Occupational disease is the disease that occurs in the worker depending on the nature of the job (5510 SK article 14).
Listed Occupational Diseases
- Lung cancer (asbestosis)
- Hearing loss (noise)
- Skin disease (chemical)
- Musculoskeletal system (ergonomic)
- Mental health (mobbing, stress)
SGK Acceptance
- SGK Health Board report
- Workplace-disease relationship
- Expert report
SGK Benefits
- Medical treatment
- Temporary incapacity
- Permanent incapacity income
- Family assistance
Employer Liability
- Inadequate OSH measures
- Not providing periodic health checks
- Providing protective equipment
- Mobbing/stress conditions
Compensation
- Material (loss of earnings)
- Spiritual (pain, disability)
- Caregiver expense
- Treatment expenses
Supreme Court 21. HD
21. HD accepts that "objective liability" operates against the employer in occupational disease files, and that some damages must be covered even if there is no fault.
Labour law attorney is recommended.