Roundtable on Reaching Small Contractors and Workers at Disproportionate Risk

Women in the Trades

Women make up a small but important part of the construction workforce. They face challenges such as finding personal protective equipment (PPE) that fits properly, restroom and sanitation access, and discrimination.

The following CPWR resources contain information for women in construction:

  • CPWR’s “Personal Protective Equipment for Women Construction Workers” provides a quick reference to help women, trans, and nonbinary workers find PPE that fits and protects.
  • CPWR’s Women in Construction Webinar Mini-Series showcases tips and information on how to support women in construction from tradeswomen, government representatives, researchers, non-profit leaders, and employers doing it right (Click here to learn more).
  • CPWR’s Physicians’ Alert: Pregnant Construction Worker Safety and Health (Click here for Spanish) helps workers and their doctors determine a plan to continue working safely while pregnant and return to work safely after giving birth.
    We are very grateful for the help of all who contributed their expertise and insights into the development of the Pregnant Construction Worker Safety and Health Physician’s Alert. We would like to thank A Better Balance, Vicki O’Leary, the Trades Women Committee, Dr. Marya Zlatnik, and Dr. Rosie Sokas for their work on this product.

 

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