Session introduction The Covid 19 pandemic had and continues to have a significant impact on the world of work as we know it. From this global experience has emerged tragic reports of the devastating impact of the pandemic on organisations and individuals alike through lockdowns, market insecurities and the negative impact on mental and physical health. Yet, we have witnessed how agile organisations with employee health, safety and wellbeing at the heart of their organisational culture have forged their way through the pandemic and have emerged as better workplaces. One of the lasting impacts of Covid 19 will be to the health of those who have suffered mental and physical health issues. Interventions will be necessary to ensure recovery as demonstrated through the MENTUPP programme.
Special Session 1 Occupational health and safety implications for the post pandemic workplace