Use this tool to introduce the curriculum module of Tool 6.1 and cover the general ideas, such as that there is still a lack of awareness, understanding and recognition of these issues.
The historical and social roots of the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the building trades create unique challenges to building a diverse construction workforce and equitable worksites. Supporting workers from under-utilized groups and ensuring a productive, cooperative workplace requires enhancing what is referred to as the “cultural competency” of all workers—that is, their skills in understanding and incorporating into their own lives the particular backgrounds of the diverse people with whom they work.
In addition to the primary safety and health hazards faced by all construction workers, female construction workers face specific safety and health issues. A number of issues—ranging from restricted access to sanitary toilets, to poor on-the-job training, to protective clothing and equipment in the wrong sizes—adversely affect women’s ability to perform their jobs safely.
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Use this worksheet with students working in pairs or small groups to continue the discussion of inequality in the workforce.
Use this tool when considering engaging in or creating a training program that will increase the participation of women in green jobs.
The Pink to Green Toolkit 3.4: Attributes Self Assessment Worksheet
The Pink to Green Toolkit 3.7: Interview Questions Practice Sheet
The two checklists in this tool provide an overview of the critical topics in preparing program participants in green jobs training programs to be “work ready” when they graduate.
