Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Course
Purpose of the course:
To explain the new requirements stipulated by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act, 2022 in an easily understandable manner.
This course provides a detailed explanation; step-by-step guides and examples of the different processes and procedures to follow when dealing with the administration of occupational injuries and diseases. The course includes the identification of problems and the completion of the prescribed forms.
It includes the criteria for employers; licensees; contractors and sub-contractors. It will assist with the correct calculation of earnings and periodical payments of employees. It will assist employers with the selection of medical service providers and dealing with medical accounts. It will guide employers toward the correct benefits management and explain the different classes of compensation payments.
It provides an overview of the COID Amendment Act’s latest legal rules/ inquiries, fines, and penalties. The course provides guidelines when dealing with the poor performance of employees due to occupational injuries and/ or ill health.
Course content includes an explanation of:
- The new prescriptions of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act, 2022
- The latest assessment model (tariffs & rates)
- Update on the latest COIDA schedules and notices
- Registration process for DEL online users
- Practical demonstration for the logging and administration of claims on the CompEasy System
- Overview of the regulations on work-related upper limb disorders for the compensation
The course will be useful for:
The course is intended for people who work with COIDA in the insurance sector, HR administrators, HR managers, COIDA administrators and representatives, Health and Safety committee members, Health and Safety representatives, OHS managers, Occupational Health Practitioners, medical practitioners and shop stewards.