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Management of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Compensation Process at Selected Health Facilities in West Rand District, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Article scientifique 2023 Anglais

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Abstract Background: Despite the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act being available at workplace, employees in health facilities still experience challenges on the management process of occupational injury and disease compensation. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act is meant to compensate employees who acquire occupational injuries and/or diseases at workplace. The study aimed to: (a) describe managers and employee’s knowledge and challenges experienced in the management of occupational injuries and diseases compensation process, at selected health facilities in Gauteng Province and (b) describe recommendations made to enhance the management of occupational injuries and diseases compensation process at workplace. Methods: The study employed a descriptive, quantitative, and contextual research design. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire on 594 purposively sampled participants. Data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics in Strata version 16.0, at 95% confidence level. Results: The results of the study revealed that, of the 594 participants, 77% (n=458) lacked knowledge on how to manage occupational injuries and diseases compensation, and 89% (n=529) lacked training in this area. All participants 100% (n=594) reported being unable to use the electronic CompEasy system, which is used to manage occupational injuries and diseases compensation process at workplace. Conclusion: Recommendations made will assist managers and employees to enhance management of occupational injuries and diseases compensation process. The study results could have significant implications on how managers and employees manage occupational injuries and diseases compensation at workplace.

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Foromo, R., Pilusa, M., Mogotlane, S., Paul, Y. (2023). Management of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Compensation Process at Selected Health Facilities in West Rand District, Gauteng Province, South Africa. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3328087/v1

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Robert Muraga Foromo Mogale L. Pilusa Sophie Mogotlane Yvonne Paul

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