1988 Ed.]
Employees' Compensation
[CAP. 282
65
Note: (1) Total permanent loss of the use of a member shall be treated as loss of such member.
(1A) Partial loss of a member or partial permanent loss of the use of a member shall be treated as the loss of such proportion of the percentage of loss of earning capacity prescribed in this Schedule as the partial loss of the member, or partial permanent loss of the use of the member, bears to the total loss of that member. (Added, 49 of 1985, s. 5)
(2) Where there is loss of 2 or more parts of the hand, the percentage shall not be more than the loss of the whole hand.
(3) Loss of remaining arm, leg or eye, if one has already been lost, shall be the difference between the compensation for the total incapacity, and compensation already paid or that which would have been paid for the previous loss of limb or eye.
(4) Where there is loss of a thumb and one or more fingers of the same hand, the aggregate percentage shall not be more than that in respect of the loss of 4 fingers and the thumb of the same hand.
SECOND SCHEDULE
(Replaced, 44 of 1980, s. 14)
[ss. 3, 32, 33 & 34]
ItemDescription of occupational diseaseNature of trade, industry or processPrescribed period for purposes of section 32 A1Inflammation, ulceration or malignant disease of the skin or subcutaneous tissues or of the bones, or blood dyscrasia, or cataract, due to electro-magnetic radiations (other than radiant heat), or to ionising particlesAny occupation involving exposure to electro-magnetic radiations other than radiant heat, or to ionising particles.10 years. A2Heat cataractAny occupation involving frequent or prolonged exposure to rays from molten or red-hot material.3 years. A3Dysbarism, including decompression sickness, barotrauma and osteonecrosisAny occupation involving subjection to compressed or rarefied air or other gases or gaseous mixtures.1 year. A4Cramp of the hand or forearm due to repetitive movementsAny occupation involving prolonged periods of handwriting, typing or other repetitive movements of the fingers, hand or arm.In the case of arthritis -5 years. A5Subcutaneous cellulitis of the hand (Beat hand)Any occupation involving manual labour causing severe or prolonged friction or pressure on the hand.1 year. A6Bursitis or subcutaneous cellulitis arising at or about the knee due to severe or prolonged external friction or pressure at or about the knee (Beat knee)Any occupation involving manual labour causing severe or prolonged external friction or pressure at or about the knee.1 year.1988 Ed.]
Employees' Compensation
[CAP. 282
65
Note: (1) Total permanent loss of the use of a member shall be treated as loss of such
member.
(1A) Partial loss of a member or partial permanent loss of the use of a member shall be treated as the loss of such proportion of the percentage of loss of earning capacity prescribed in this Schedule as the partial loss of the member, or partial permanent loss of the use of the member, bears to the total loss of that member. (Added, 49 of 1985, s. 5)
(2) Where there is loss of 2 or more parts of the hand, the percentage shall not be more
than the loss of the whole hand.
(3) Loss of remaining arm, leg or eye, if one has already been lost, shall be the difference between the compensation for the total incapacity, and compensation already paid or that which would have been paid for the previous loss of limb or eye.
(4) Where there is loss of a thumb and one or more fingers of the same hand, the aggregate percentage shall not be more than that in respect of the loss of 4 fingers and the thumb of the same hand.
SECOND SCHEDULE
(Replaced, 44 of 1980, s. 14)
[ss. 3, 32, 33 & 34]
Item
Al
Description of occupational disease
A. CAUSED BY
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
PHYSICAL AGENTS
Inflammation, ulceration or
malignant disease of the skin or subcutaneous tissues or of the bones, or blood dyscrasia, or cataract, due to electro-magnetic radiations (other than
radiant heat), or to ionising particles
A2
Heat cataract
decompression sickness,
A3
Dysbarism, including
barotrauma and
osteonecrosis
A4
AS
A6
Cramp of the hand
or forearm due to repetitive movements
Subcutaneous cellulitis of the
hand (Beat hand)
Bursitis or subcutaneous
cellulitis arising at or about the knee due to severe or prolonged external friction or pressure at or about the knee (Beat knee)
Nature of trade, industry or process
Any occupation involving exposure
to electro-magnetic radiations other than radiant heat, or to ionising particles.
Any occupation involving
frequent or prolonged exposure to rays from molten or red-hot material.
Any occupation involving subjection to compressed or rarefied air or other gases or gaseous mixtures.
Any occupation involving
prolonged periods of handwriting, typing or other repetitive movements of the fingers, hand or
arm.
Any occupation involving
manual labour causing severe or prolonged friction or pressure on the hand.
Any occupation involving
manual labour causing severe or prolonged external friction or pressure at or about the knee.
Prescribed period for purposes of section 32
10 years.
3 years.
1 year.
In the case of arthritis
-5 years.
1 year.
1 year.
1 year.
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