COVID-19-Induced Workplace Health and Safety Interventions from Developing Nations: From the Big Event Perspective

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Abstract Background: Big Events like the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in disruptions of socio-economic activities as well as work life. The disruption of social support systems and economic activities can be detrimental to human health and survival. In such situations, social structures such as workplaces need to be re-structured to effectively support individuals, communities as well protect and promote the wellbeing and safety of workers. The purpose of this study is to identify occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and measures institutions/businesses adopted to protect the health and safety and promote a safe working environment for workers during the pandemic. Method: The interventions were identified from 21 organizations through direct phone and email conversations, search through organizations’ website publications and press releases. Results: It was found that most of these organizations instituted policies on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and provided significant information about the biological hazards of the pandemic. The organizations also adopted work-from-home strategy for infested and exposed workers and to limit human contact at their workplaces. However, only a few organizations provided psychosocial support such as direct mental health support for COVID-19 victims and their families, reduction in workload, time-intensity and flexible working hours. Conclusion: Maintaining a healthy business continuity during this pandemic and the future ones will help promote and protect the wellbeing and safety of employees and their families.

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