The ICOH and the ICOH 2022 Organizers have decided to convene a Global Policy Forum as an important component and highlight of the ICOH 2022 Congress. Leading experts in the field of the pandemic and other occupational emergencies, researchers, and policymakers from international organizations and various continents will interactively debate the Forum theme with the Congress participants. The main thrust of the Forum will be to discuss the practical implementation of policies and strategies and to translate research and expert knowledge into effective practice, to improve prediction, prevention and preparedness for possible future pandemics and other emergencies.

The Forum discussion will draw from the lessons learned from experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and other major emergencies and outcomes in working populations. Strategies for priority actions and programs for a better future world of work will be formulated.