A number of employees working in an asbestos factory are suffering from similar physical conditions which they believe is a result of working in an environment of asbestos. This is confirmed by the doctor who is attending to them. What help can they receive?

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

Employees who suffer from sicknesses as a result of the work they do or the environment they have been working in are covered by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (for the non-mining industry) or the Occupational Diseases Mine Employees Act (for the mining industry). These are called occupational diseases. There is sometimes a long period between the exposure at work and the disease which makes it difficult to connect the disease with the work exposure.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Assist the employees with claiming compensation from the Compensation Fund. (See Compensation Fund)