Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)RegulationsRegulations 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, 19934. Obligations of Employee Health and Wellness representatives |
| (1) | An employer shall be responsible for identifying or appointing an employee health and wellness representative, who will act as a liaison officer between the Compensation Fund or Licensee, the employees who contracted occupational injuries/disease and the medical and rehabilitation service providers. The representative shall have the necessary knowledge, skill and competencies in the application of this regulation and shall have the right to:— |
| (a) | request and be provided with all relevant medical and rehabilitation reports, with the employee’s consent, pertaining to the employee who contracted occupational disease or sustained occupational injuries; |
| (b) | in consultation with the Rehabilitation Case Manager, collaborate regarding the employee who sustained or contracted occupational injuries or diseases to confirm potential reintegration into the workplace; |
| (c) | coordinate the provision of occupational assistive devices and technology to promote inclusion and independence in the workplace; |
| (d) | coordinate and monitor the approved vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work programme within the relevant functions of the employer; |
| (e) | provide information and support to the employee who contracted occupational injuries/diseases; and |
| (f) | maintain a case/claim file and protect the confidentiality of the information. |