The mirrored reflection of two Malagasy construction workers captured in a puddle of water.

Occupational Safety and Health

The role and impact of masculinity on the safety and health of construction workers in Madagascar

Cultural norms may seem intangible, but on construction sites, they can be the difference between life and death. A new report by the International Labour Organization’s Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Branch explores how ideas of masculinity are silently shaping, and often endangering, the health and safety of construction workers in Madagascar.

The mirrored reflection of two Malagasy construction workers captured in a puddle of water. © Maxime Fossat/ILO
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