Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)Chapter IV : Certification of compensatable diseases43. Standards for certification of compensatable diseases |
| (1) | The Minister may, if he or she deems it expedient, after consultation with the director and the medical adviser (if there is one), determine the standards to be applied in the certification of compensatable diseases in terms of this Act. |
| (2) | In determining such standards, the Minister shall consider such representations (if any) as may have been made to him or her by owners of controlled mines or controlled works or by any organization acting on behalf of such owners or on behalf of persons who perform risk work at controlled mines or controlled works. |
| (3) | Any determination made by the Minister under subsection (1) shall be published for general information in the Gazette. |