Research Report: Health and Safety Considerations for Reopening and Operating Workplace During the Pandemic Tuesday October 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety There are many occupational health and safety considerations relevant to the physical and psychological health of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. If a workplace has been closed or operating at reduced capacity, employers must consider the health of the building and building systems before resuming operations, says the CSA Group.