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

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return-to-work of Employees who sustained occupational injuries or contracted occupational diseases under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993

2. Application of regulations

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(1) The provisions of these regulations shall prioritise a comprehensive and person-centred approach to facilitate the seamless transition of employees who sustained or contracted occupational injuries or diseases into the workforce. This application encompasses early intervention, holistic rehabilitation programmes, sustainable reintegration, provision of assistive devices & technology and collaboration between relevant stakeholders, reasonable workplace accommodations, vocational rehabilitation interventions, and ongoing support to optimise the affected employees' physical, psychological, and social well-being.