The health of workers and COVID-19 pandemic: from review to criticism

Introduction: With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, science needs to give quick answers. The context has been violent, especially for workers. Objective: critically summarize the main scientific recommendations for workers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This is a literature review from PubMed e VHL, in which 19 publications were obtained for analysis. Results: In the literature, emphasis was placed on the issue of PPE, hygiene measures and other individual measures. Some studies address organizational issues and surveillance for healthcare workers, but also for workers in general. Conclusions: In addition to the synthesis of publications, the review contributes with reflections and provocations with a view to further interventions.