As a result of Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 28, 2018 between FIMSA, Ministry of Labour and Social protection of Population, and three life insurance companies ('Pasha Life Insurance OJSC, Gala Life Insurance OJSC, and Ateshgah Life Insurance OJSC) compulsory insurance charges from loss of professional ability due to industrial accidents and
occupational diseases increased by 17% in January-July of 2019 in compassion with the same period of the last year and control to this sector is increased.
Vision Zero is a transformational approach introduced by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) to reduce workplace accidents and
occupational diseases.
The regulation provided a comprehensive framework covering a wide range of issues, including lighting, ventilation, heat stress, noise, uniforms, personal protection equipment, first-aid and
occupational diseases.
Different reporting patterns for
occupational diseases among physicians: a study of French general practitioners, pulmonologists and rheumatologists.
Work accidents,
occupational diseases and the mortality that results from them are becoming increasingly important every day.
Around 160 million people suffer from
occupational diseases and 2 million people die every year as a result of occupational accidents and work-related diseases and injuries all over the world, further she added.
However, Loizou says, the problem is that in Cyprus there are two different laws in force since 2007 which consequently establish two separate lists of acknowledged
occupational diseases, and thus two separate categories of insured persons.
However, Minister Tshenolo Mabeo said no other cases involving other
occupational diseases were reported to the ministry.
Without the pathological diagnosis these
occupational diseases under section 4104 [4] would have been rejected because exposure did not total 25 fiber years, and radiological evaluation did not reveal any bridge findings.
The state fund will provide material and technical support for labor protection measures implemented in accordance with a unified state policy, ensure coordination of activity, support the implementation of preventive measures, preparation of norms, standards and rules for labor protection, train specialists, organize education on labor protection, promote compulsory insurance of workers against
occupational diseases and accidents at work.
So far, 99 lawsuits have been filed seeking damages for
occupational diseases, and 29 have been successful, it said.