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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Circular InstructionsCircular Instruction No. 181 - Compensation for Occupational Contact Dermatitis3. Impairment |
| 1. | The impairment shall be assessed after removal from exposure or maximum medical improvement has been reached. |
| 2. | The degree of impairment shall be determined based on the affected body part and the treatment prescribed to control the contact dermatitis, each contributing to an impairment score according to Table 1 and Table 2 respectively. |
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Table 1: Affected Body Part |
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Aspect of the body affected |
Score |
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Hand (each) |
10 |
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Forearm (each) |
3 |
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Upper arm (each) |
1 |
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Face |
10 |
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Neck |
1 |
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Chest |
3 |
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Back |
4 |
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Foot (each) |
10 |
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Thigh (each) |
2 |
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Calf (each) |
2 |
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Table 2 : Chronic Medication Required |
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Medication |
Score |
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No treatment |
0 |
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Anti-pruritics and/or emollients |
2 |
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Topical Steroids |
5 |
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Systemic steroids |
10 |
Footnote:
Sensitisation associated with a total score of zero (0): For allergic contact dermatitis, where the sensitisation persists after the worker has been removed from the specific work environment, and there is no impairment and no need for medication, a Permanent Disablement of 10% shall be awarded.
