Occupational disease is any illness associated with a particular occupation or industry. Such diseases result from a variety of biological, chemical, physical, and psychological factors that are present in the work environment or are otherwise encountered in the course of employment.
Find below the list of Occupational diseases in South Africa
What are the common occupational diseases in South Africa?
Cardio-respiratory tuberculosis (CRTB) was the most prevalent occupational disease at 40.55%. The second most prevalent occupational disease was noise-induced hearing loss at 32.36%. The prevalence of pneumoconiosis was 15.37%. The prevalence of silicosis was 14.51%.
What are the most commonly reported occupational diseases in South Africa?
Conclusion: Based on SAMODD health records, cardio-respiratory tuberculosis, noise-induced hearing loss and pneumoconiosis are the 3 most prevalent occupational diseases among South African mine workers.
What are some occupational diseases?
Dermatitis.
Respiratory illnesses.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Hearing loss.
Cancer.
Stress and mental health disorders.
Infectious diseases.
What is the most common occupational disease?
Occupational hearing loss is the most common occupational disease in the United States: it is so common that it is often accepted as a normal consequence of employment. More than 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise, and an additional 9 million are at risk from other ototraumatic agents.
What is a prescribed occupational disease?
An accident at work. An accident while traveling directly to or from work (on an unbroken journey) An occupational disease. This is a disease you get from the work that you do. The Department Social Protection (DSP) has a list of Prescribed Occupational Diseases.