Dear Colleagues,

In their day-to-day work, workers are exposed to various occupational risk factors that often result in accidents and occupational diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic brought occupational risks to work contexts in which they would not normally be present, as in the case of biological risks, and intensified other risks, for example, psychosocial ones. The work context underwent changes never seen before in the time span covered. In many cases, work has been transferred to the home, and in others, there has been an intensification of work, for example, at the level of the health sector. The health consequences associated with exposure to all these factors have relevant impacts on workers, families, organizations, and society in general. Many questions arise for which there is still no systematic literature: What effects did the pandemic have on occupational health? What changes have been implemented in terms of occupational health during the pandemic? What will persist? What has been done to support vulnerable workers? Do the implemented changes differ depending on certain variables (e.g., sector, organization size, structure of the area responsible for occupational health)? How can we maintain the sustainability of occupational health in the context of accelerated changes that occur at the pace of the pandemic? How can we maintain the sustainability of occupational health in the context of telework? Answering these questions will facilitate theoretical reflection and support companies in preparing for other pandemics and crisis contexts. Investment in occupational health can contribute to the organizational and economic sustainability of companies by supporting the long-term health and wellbeing of their workers. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide an exchange of ideas and an up-to-date overview of occupational health in the context of COVID-19, with a focus on emerging themes, and on prevention to be developed and implemented to promote the sustainability of workers’ health.

Prof. Dr. Sónia P. Gonçalves
Guest Editor

Prof. Dr. Fernanda Nogueira
Co-Guest Editor

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• environmental and occupational health
• human factors in occupational health
• management of occupational mental health
• musculoskeletal disease
• occupational and public health
• occupational disease
• occupational exposures to hazards
• occupational health and information systems
• occupational risk assessment
• preparing workplaces for COVID-19
• prevention strategy
• psychosocial risks (stress, burnout, harassment)
• quality of life at work
• remote work
• treatment of occupational diseases
• workplace accidents and injuries management