Registration in terms of Compensation for Occupati Registration in terms of Compensation for Occupati Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:47:12 +0000 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:47:12 +0000 Safe Build Forum http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?forums/registration-in-terms-of-compensation-for-occupati.16/ The compensation conundrum Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:50:26 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-compensation-conundrum.1322/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-compensation-conundrum.1322/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin Compensation can be utilised to incentivise for the prevention of occupational diseases and injuries

The year 2018 has been a profoundly tragic one for occupational health and safety (OHS) in South Africa. Sadly, many workers have lost their lives, many more have been disabled and large numbers have contracted occupational diseases, including occupational cancers and mental-health problems. All of these problems are preventable and it is incumbent on us to value each and every human...

The compensation conundrum]]> 1 Workmen's Compensation Simplified Fri, 23 Mar 2018 08:05:35 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/workmens-compensation-simplified.1264/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/workmens-compensation-simplified.1264/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin Workmen’s compensation is a compulsory assurance that is taken out by a company to cover its employees in the unlikely event that they are injured, or contract an illness while performing their daily work duties.

What is covered by this insurance?

Workmen’s compensation cover is prescribed by the Compensation for...

Workmen's Compensation Simplified]]> The question if an employee can choose his /her own medical service provider for treatment Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:03:21 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-question-if-an-employee-can-choose-his-her-own-medical-service-provider-for-treatment.1241/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-question-if-an-employee-can-choose-his-her-own-medical-service-provider-for-treatment.1241/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin The question if an employee can choose his /her own medical service provider for treatment related to a workplace injury, the answer is yes.

See notice below:

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Notice 266 of 2017

(G.G. 40743 of 30/03/2017)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES ACT, 1993 (ACT NO. 130 OF 1993), AS AMENDED


Download the notice:]]> WHAT IS MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE? Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:43:03 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/what-is-medical-surveillance.1239/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/what-is-medical-surveillance.1239/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin WHAT IS MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE?

The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations 85 of 1993, defines medical surveillance as:

“A planned programme or periodic examination, which may include clinical examinations, biological monitoring or medical tests of employees by an occupational health practitioner or in prescribed cases, by an occupational medicine practitioner.”

These medical tests for example could include x-rays, hearing tests, lung function and or biological...

WHAT IS MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE?]]> Compensation letters of good standing delay work Sun, 19 May 2013 09:14:14 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/compensation-letters-of-good-standing-delay-work.792/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/compensation-letters-of-good-standing-delay-work.792/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
A letter of good standing declares that the employer’s payments to the Compensation Fund or FEM, the statutory construction sector insurer, are up to date. Employers should not hire uninsured contractors, or workers who are not included in their insurance according to the COID Act.

The Compensation Commissioner does not issue letters of...

Compensation letters of good standing delay work]]> COID Act guide; compensation explained Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:40:15 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/coid-act-guide-compensation-explained.764/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/coid-act-guide-compensation-explained.764/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
COIDA replaced the Workmen’s Compensation Act in 1994. It was designed to offer protection for all employees under a contract of employment, and provides for the payment of benefits to the employee or his dependents if he is injured or dies in the course of performing his duties.

Section 22(1) of COIDA states...

COID Act guide; compensation explained]]> FEM Interactive Website Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:37:29 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/fem-interactive-website.692/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/fem-interactive-website.692/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
To register to use the site go to www.fem.co.za and click on the Online Connect link and then on the Register now link.

From there you can follow the prompts and provide the required information, enabling FEM to...

FEM Interactive Website]]> Decades later, who pays occupational disease claims? Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:13:04 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/decades-later-who-pays-occupational-disease-claims.643/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/decades-later-who-pays-occupational-disease-claims.643/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
Short-term insurance policies are usually issued on a year-to-year basis, but different policies may be issued by different insurers to the same employer over the years. Let’s assume an insurer issues a policy covering liability for occupational diseases such as asbestosis, and let’s consider the...

Decades later, who pays occupational disease claims?]]> Update: COID Standard Assessment Rates 2012 to 2013 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:50:11 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/update-coid-standard-assessment-rates-2012-to-2013.570/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/update-coid-standard-assessment-rates-2012-to-2013.570/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
Regards,]]> Merit rebate. Thu, 28 May 2009 12:46:21 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/merit-rebate.54/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/merit-rebate.54/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
Merit rebate.]]> Compensation Rewards. Tue, 26 May 2009 06:37:44 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/compensation-rewards.51/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/compensation-rewards.51/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
Firms can be rewarded in two ways for improving their safety effort and reducing their accident claims:

Awards to individual firms in the form of:

1. Merit rebates: These are awarded to each firm whose claims against the Fund are less then 62% of the TOTAL ASSESSMENT PAID, over a three year period....

Compensation Rewards.]]> Main functions of the COID Act Mon, 04 May 2009 09:08:18 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/main-functions-of-the-coid-act.40/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/main-functions-of-the-coid-act.40/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
  • Paying compensation to workers who have suffered occupational injuries and/or diseases, and meeting the medical cost involved.
  • Rehabilitating injured workers.
  • Promoting the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.
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