The benefits according to the Act:

Payment for temporary total or partial disablement shall be made for as long as such disablement continues, but not for a period exceeding twenty-four months.

Medical aid shall be provided for a period of 24 months from the date of diagnosis or longer, if in the opinion of the Director-General, further medical aid would reduce the extent of the disablement. Medical aid covers costs of diagnosis of occupational contact dermatitis and any necessary treatment provided by any medical practitioner as well as the costs of chronic medication in the sensitised individuals. Medical aid will also be provided for episodes of acute on chronic flare-ups. The Compensation Commissioner shall decide on the need for, the nature and sufficiency of medical aid supplied.

Reasonable burial expenses, widow’s and dependant’s pensions may be payable, where applicable, if the employee dies as a result of occupational contact dermatitis.