Very interesting research on occupation health and employment concerns for women in the mining industry. Many of these factors, including maternity leave and childcare benefits, greatly affect women involvement in the industry. It's great to see research and developments made to diversify and improve access for women and families in these areas. #womeninmining
Women have played a critical role in the global mining industry throughout history. Over the last 20 years, while the industry has focused efforts on recruiting and retaining women, the number of women in mining has remained roughly the same. During Women’s History Month, learn more about NIOSH research on women in mining: https://bit.ly/3V05CNN