Compensation For Occupational Injuried And Diseases Act

Question 1

Name 2 advantages

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Answer 1

• Employees can claim from this fund even if the bs is bankrupt
• the process is relatively simple

Question 2

Name 2 disadvantages

Answer 2

• employees are often not compensated for the real cost of their injuries
• it is the bs responsibly to handle the Claims

Question 3

Implications (4)

Answer 3

1. Paperwork places a administrative burden on the business
2. all employees must be registered with the compensation commissioner
3. employers must keep records of earnings of employees and other details
4. These details must be kept for 4 years

Question 4

Compliance and penalties (3)

Answer 4

• employees are obligated to report all incidents causing death, injury or illness
• inspectors may investigate incidents
• all employees must be registered with the compensation commissioner

Question 5

Nature and purpose (2)

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Answer 5

• provide compensation for disablement caused by a occupation injury and diseases sustained
• to provide for loved ones with compensation for death resulting from such injuries or diseases