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Occupational diseases and illnesses caused by work
04.05.2023
occupational disease
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allergeenid
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work related diseases
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risk factors
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compensation for damage
Occupational diseases are diseases caused by a working environment risk factor or the nature of the work included in the list of occupational diseases
The occupational health doctor shall notify the Labour Inspectorate of the diagnosis of an illness caused by work.
An employee is entitled to compensation for damage to health caused by work.
Labour legislations
Occupational health during teleworking
12.11.2021
teleworking
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occupational disease
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medical examination
An occupational disease can also develop during teleworking.
The employer shall also investigate the circumstances of the occupational disease of a person performing his or her duties by way of teleworking.
A person performing his or her duties by way of teleworking shall also undergo a medical examination.
Groups and causes of the most common occupational diseases
09.09.2021
occupational disease
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risk factors
Physical overload, for example, is caused by hard physical work.
Chemicals can cause damage to the skin, nails and upper and lower respiratory tract.
Lung diseases can be caused, for example, by mineral dust.
Occupational disease
02.09.2021
occupational disease
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allergeenid
Occupational diseases are diseases caused by a working environment risk factor or the nature of the work included in the list of occupational diseases
An occupational disease is diagnosed by an occupational health doctor.
The doctor informs the employer and the Labour Inspectorate about the diagnosis of an occupational disease.
Compensation for occupational diseases
02.09.2021
compensation for damage
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occupational disease
An employee is entitled to compensation for damage to health caused by work.
In particular, the employer must reimburse reasonable medical expenses for the damage to health.
Disputes related to compensation for occupational disease are settled in court.
Illness caused by work
02.09.2021
work related diseases
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occupational disease
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compensation for damage
An illness caused by work is not an occupational disease.
The occupational health doctor shall notify the Labour Inspectorate of the diagnosis of an illness caused by work.
The Labour Inspectorate does not inform the employer or investigate illnesses caused by work.
Investigation of occupational diseases
02.09.2021
occupational disease
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investigation of occupational diseases
The occupational health doctor notifies the employer of the employee's occupational disease no later than five days after the diagnosis of the disease
The employer has to carry out an investigation into the occupational disease no later than 20 working days after the receipt of such notice.
The employer prepares a report on the results of the investigation and sends it to the injured party and the Labour Inspectorate.