Circular Instructions > Circular Instruction No. 181 - Compensation for Occupational Contact Dermatitis

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.

Table 1: Affected Body Part
Aspect of the body affected	Score
Hand (each)	10
Forearm (each)	3
Upper arm (each)	1
Face	10
Neck	1
Chest	3
Back	4
Foot (each)	10
Thigh (each)	2
Calf (each)	2

Table 2 : Chronic Medication Required
Medication	Score
No treatment	0
Anti-pruritics and/or emollients	2
Topical Steroids	5
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.

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

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Circular Instruction No. 181 - Compensation for Occupational Contact Dermatitis

3. Impairment