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Basic Guide to Reporting Occupational Injuries and Diseases
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Workers must notify their employers of an accident
immediately. Employers must submit certain documents to the
Compensation Commissioner within 7 days of being notified. Compensation
claims for occupational injuries are calculated according to the degree
of disablement. Disablement caused by the
employer's negligence may result in increased compensation.
ApplicationThe Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
applies to:
This excludes -
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What is an Occupational Injury?Occupational injuries are injuries sustained by workers in the
workplace or while performing any activities related to the business of
the employer.
Procedure for Reporting InjuriesWorkersWorkers, or someone on their behalf, must report an accident and
any injuries, verbally or in writing, to the employer
immediately.
If a worker does not report a injury to his employer, the
Commissioner or mutual association within 12 months of
being injured, he will lose any right to benefits.
EmployersAll employers must report any accidents that result in medical
expenses and/or a worker’s absence from work for longer than 3 days by
submitting the required documents to the Compensation Fund within 7
days.
Employers who delay in reporting an accident are guilty of a
criminal offence, and will have to pay a penalty.
Based on Legislation in Section 38 and Section 39 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act What is an Occupational Disease?An occupational disease is a disease caused by a worker’s
job.
See Schedule 3 of the Act for the list of occupational
diseases.
Workers who contract a Schedule 3 disease can
claim compensation.
Based on Legislation in Section 65, Section 66, of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act Procedure for Reporting DiseasesWorkersA worker, or someone on his behalf, must report a
disease, in writing, to the employer as soon as possible after a
doctor’s diagnosis.
If a worker does not report a disease to his employer, the Commissioner or mutual association within 12 months of being diagnosed, he will lose any right to benefits. EmployersEmployers must fill in the required forms and submit them to the
Compensation Commissioner within 14 days.
Compensation CommissionerOnce the Commissioner receives the forms, a claim will be
registered and the decision to accept liability or not will be
made.
An acknowledgement card or postcard will be sent to the employer
informing them of the Commissioner’s decision.
Based on Legislation in Section 65, Section 68, of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act |
