Continental occupational disease reporting systems are becoming increasingly aligned

An international review from Eurogip finds that France and Sweden have the most generous systems for compensating for occupational diseases. 

• Continental occupational disease reporting systems are becoming increasingly aligned The UK's social insurance system arguably compares unfavourably with leading systems in continental Europe, which enshrine more extensive no-fault compensation arrangements for the benefit of those who have suffered ill health caused by their work. 

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Commission considers radical simplification of RIDDOR regulations The then Health and Safety Commission considered recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive for radical simplification of the existing requirements on occupational injury and disease reporting. 

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