A workplace accident refers to any accident occurring in the course of a person’s work with the following exceptions:

(a) any accident which occurs while a person is commuting to and from his workplace;

(b) any traffic accident on a public road; and

(c) any accident which occurs in the course of work of a domestic worker.

Dangerous occurrences include collapse/failure of a lifting equipment, failure/collapse of formwork or its supports, fire or explosion resulting in complete suspension of work.

Occupational diseases include Anthrax, Asbestosis, Chronic benzene poisoning, Compressed air illness, Occupational skin diseases, Noise-induced deafness, Occupational asthma and Repetitive strain disorder of the upper limb.