What is the definition of Occupation Disease?

An Occupation Disease is an illness, disease or abnormal condition that was contracted as a result of working in a certain workplace. This is similar to occupational injuries and is mostly covered by workers compensation insurance.

An occupational disease is identified when it is statistically proven that a specific disease is more common and widespread in a given group of workers, as compared to other groups of workers or the general population. Occupational disease are for chronic ailments and do not refer to trauma or accidents in the workplace (such as a fall).

Workplace hazards that are seen to cause an occupational disease include fumes, high levels of noise, dust and gases, vibration, radiation, the presence of poisons or toxic substances, extreme temperatures (hot or cold) and the presence of infectious viruses and germs.

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