3  Physical work environment, by sex and age groups, women. 2003. Percent
  All    16-24 yrs 25-44 yrs 45-66 yrs
Climatic work environment  
Percentage of workers who are  
exposed to very high temperatures most of the time 4 5 4 4
exposed to very low temperatures most of the time 3 2 4 2
exposed to poor indoor climate most of the time 42 34 46 40
Polluted work environment  
Percentage of workers who are  
exposed to dust, gas or steam most of the time 11 9 12 11
exposed to skin-irritating substances most of the time 8 13 7 7
Indoor climate  
Percentage of workers who are to  
exposed to inadequate lighting most of the time 6 7 7 5
exposed to passive smoking most of the time 4 10 5 2
Noise and vibrations  
Percentage of workers who are  
exposed to loud noise most of the time 6 7 6 5
exposed to vibration most of the time 1 1 0 0
Ergonomic work environment  
Number of workers who  
must squat or kneel down most of the time 7 6 8 7
are standing up or walking most of the time 60 85 56 58
's job involves a lot of heavy lifting 7 9 6 8
works with arms lifted most of the time 7 11 7 5
works bent forward without resting on hands or arms most of the time 10 15 10 10
works in other positions that place a permanent strain on the back  
work with repeated or monotonous movements most of the time 38 33 39 38
lifts at least 20 kg at least 5 times a day 10 10 9 11
lifts at least 10 kg at least 5 times a day 5 5 6 5
Assessment of work environment  
Percentage of workers at great risk of  
industrial accidents 4 3 5 3
strain injuries 28 23 28 30
other health problems 7 5 8 6
Total number of employed and self-employed 1 237 140 643 454

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