As for the method, statistics based on Introductory Report: Decent Work-Safe Work (ILO, 2005) and Gender Inequality Index (GII), index showing the loss in human development due to inequality between men and women, are mainly employed to conduct this study in terms of comparison among about ninety countries.
We have obtained from our analyses that accidents have been decreasing in number in the industrialized countries, while it is on the contrary situation in the developing countries. Knowing that, according to the ILO, 28 countries with Established Market Economies (EME) have only 5% of the work-related fatal accidents in the world, we recognize that, not only domestically but also worldwide, there is a large disparity in safety practices between industrialized countries and developing ones. Confronting safety inequality and injustice among people in the world, we are strongly asked to endeavour to promote safe work.
As a conclusion, this study reveals that "Gender Equality Promotes Safety". It will be one of the important guidelines for today's safety culture as well as for an open society where everyone is welcome.