“…First, the gendered segregation of occupations and the gendered division of labour within specific occupations can place men at greater risk for injury and fatality (Messing et al, 2003;Courtenay, 2000;Du Plessis et al, 2013;Ibanez and Narocki, 2011). In fact, men are overrepresented in higher risk industries such as construction, mining, fire-fighting, military, farming, fishing, and protective services (Messing et al, 2003;Ibanez and Narocki, 2011;Arcury et al, 2014;Breslin and Polzer, 2007;Desmond, 2006;Lawson, 2010;Phakathi, 2013;Power and Baqee, 2010). In addition, men and women may experience different types of occupational injuries and reasons for illness absences.…”