Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

Circular Instructions

Circular Instruction No. 187 - Compensation for Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders

2. Diagnosis
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The diagnosis of Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders relies on:

•A medical practitioner’s diagnosis of Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
•Workplace exposure to agent(s) reported to give rise to Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders.
•A chronological relationship between the Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders and the work environment
•Evidence of sensitization to a known workplace allergen where applicable.

 

The Medical Officers in the office of the Compensation Commissioner will determine whether the diagnosis of Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders was made according to acceptable medical standards.