As someone who worked outside... I can tell you that the only time it was OK not to work was when a workplace safety person from corporate was around. In the words of the boss, “they make the guys nervous and that makes accidents more likely; it’s worth the lost productivity to not have to deal with someone doing something wrong in front of the safety guy”
I don’t doubt that toxic masculinity is involved, but I also don’t want to give the impression that workplace safety isn’t a joke
Lol I feel that. I think you are right tho, ignoring safety regs is probably part of why men get struck more. Tbh when I first read it I was skeptical too because might not men being taller on average play a part it in too?
Ultimately I think toxic masculinity is still a main cause.
Another point the author made, she cites this but I didn't actually check the source, is that there is no medical reason men should live significantly shorter lives on average than women. She attributes this to toxic masculinity as well.
As someone who worked outside... I can tell you that the only time it was OK not to work was when a workplace safety person from corporate was around. In the words of the boss, “they make the guys nervous and that makes accidents more likely; it’s worth the lost productivity to not have to deal with someone doing something wrong in front of the safety guy”
I don’t doubt that toxic masculinity is involved, but I also don’t want to give the impression that workplace safety isn’t a joke
Point conceded. I haven't worked that type of job so I don't have first hand experience.
Nah, you’re half right, it’s not total upton Sinclair shit. Just wanted to bitch about my ridiculous boss a bit :)
Lol I feel that. I think you are right tho, ignoring safety regs is probably part of why men get struck more. Tbh when I first read it I was skeptical too because might not men being taller on average play a part it in too?
Ultimately I think toxic masculinity is still a main cause.
Another point the author made, she cites this but I didn't actually check the source, is that there is no medical reason men should live significantly shorter lives on average than women. She attributes this to toxic masculinity as well.