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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Circular InstructionsCircular Instruction No. 187 - Compensation for Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders1. Definition |
Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders are diseases affecting the mucosal lining of the nose, larynx and pharynx caused or aggravated by conditions attributable to a particular working environment. Two types of Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders are generally recognizable; irritant and allergic Work-related Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders. These may include allergic and/or irritant rhinitis and nasal erosions and perforations.