OHS2602
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: March 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two Key Limits That Decide Whether a Disease Is Covered by ODIMWA
Occupational Setting Requirement:
A disease will only be covered under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78
of 1973 if it is contracted in the specific environment of a controlled mine or controlled works
where risk work is performed. This means that the Act applies only to people who work or
have worked at mines or works which the law has declared “controlled”. If a person contracts
a disease outside these controlled workplaces, compensation under this Act will not apply.
Type of Disease Covered:
ODIMWA limits compensation to a defined list of occupational lung diseases that are
recognised by the Act. It does not cover every occupational illness. The law specifies only
certain diseases (such as silicosis, tuberculosis or similar lung conditions) as
compensatable, and these must be proved to arise from the exposure risk encountered
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Two Key Limits That Decide Whether a Disease Is Covered by ODIMWA
Occupational Setting Requirement:
A disease will only be covered under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works
Act 78 of 1973 if it is contracted in the specific environment of a controlled mine or
controlled works where risk work is performed. This means that the Act applies only
to people who work or have worked at mines or works which the law has declared
“controlled”. If a person contracts a disease outside these controlled workplaces,
compensation under this Act will not apply.
Type of Disease Covered:
ODIMWA limits compensation to a defined list of occupational lung diseases that are
recognised by the Act. It does not cover every occupational illness. The law specifies
only certain diseases (such as silicosis, tuberculosis or similar lung conditions) as
compensatable, and these must be proved to arise from the exposure risk
encountered during mining or works activities. If the illness is not on that list or
cannot be medically linked to work exposure, it will not be compensatable under
ODIMWA.
These limits ensure that ODIMWA focuses specifically on serious diseases caused
by mining and related work conditions, rather than on general health issues
experienced by workers in other industries.
1.2 One Way in Which ODIMWA Differs from COIDA in Scope and Application
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
and ODIMWA both deal with compensation for work-related diseases, but they differ
significantly in scope.
ODIMWA is industry specific: it applies only to miners and workers in controlled
mines and works, and only for a limited set of occupational diseases.
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: March 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two Key Limits That Decide Whether a Disease Is Covered by ODIMWA
Occupational Setting Requirement:
A disease will only be covered under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78
of 1973 if it is contracted in the specific environment of a controlled mine or controlled works
where risk work is performed. This means that the Act applies only to people who work or
have worked at mines or works which the law has declared “controlled”. If a person contracts
a disease outside these controlled workplaces, compensation under this Act will not apply.
Type of Disease Covered:
ODIMWA limits compensation to a defined list of occupational lung diseases that are
recognised by the Act. It does not cover every occupational illness. The law specifies only
certain diseases (such as silicosis, tuberculosis or similar lung conditions) as
compensatable, and these must be proved to arise from the exposure risk encountered
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, For additional support +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two Key Limits That Decide Whether a Disease Is Covered by ODIMWA
Occupational Setting Requirement:
A disease will only be covered under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works
Act 78 of 1973 if it is contracted in the specific environment of a controlled mine or
controlled works where risk work is performed. This means that the Act applies only
to people who work or have worked at mines or works which the law has declared
“controlled”. If a person contracts a disease outside these controlled workplaces,
compensation under this Act will not apply.
Type of Disease Covered:
ODIMWA limits compensation to a defined list of occupational lung diseases that are
recognised by the Act. It does not cover every occupational illness. The law specifies
only certain diseases (such as silicosis, tuberculosis or similar lung conditions) as
compensatable, and these must be proved to arise from the exposure risk
encountered during mining or works activities. If the illness is not on that list or
cannot be medically linked to work exposure, it will not be compensatable under
ODIMWA.
These limits ensure that ODIMWA focuses specifically on serious diseases caused
by mining and related work conditions, rather than on general health issues
experienced by workers in other industries.
1.2 One Way in Which ODIMWA Differs from COIDA in Scope and Application
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
and ODIMWA both deal with compensation for work-related diseases, but they differ
significantly in scope.
ODIMWA is industry specific: it applies only to miners and workers in controlled
mines and works, and only for a limited set of occupational diseases.
