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What is an occupational disease?
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, an occupational disease is an illness that has likely been caused by primarily physical, chemical or biological factors at work. The most common occupational diseases include hearing defects, dermatitis and pulmonary diseases. According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, certain painful conditions of the upper limbs are also decreed compensable.
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Where I find e-service?
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I went out during working hours to get my influenza vaccination, but I slipped and fell along the way. Will I receive compensation for my accident?
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Can I receive compensation for an accident that occurs during an occupational health visit?
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Can I receive compensation for physical exercise-related accidents at the workplace that occurred in my free time?
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I take my dog for a walk before starting my remote workday, and I slip and fall. Will I receive compensation for my accident?
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During my remote workday, I take a short break to walk my dog. I slip and fall during the walk. Will I receive compensation for my accident?
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We leave the workplace to have a walking meeting, with our supervisor’s approval. If an accident occurs during the walk, will it be compensated?
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Our team has scheduled a walking meeting for each week. I leave for the walk from my remote work location. If an accident occurs during the walk, will it be compensated?
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My employer has arranged a lecture on well-being at work. I decide to go out and listen to the lecture while I walk. Am I still covered by my accident insurance?
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My workplace has arranged a remote recreational afternoon that includes a physical exercise period, during which participants can e.g. go out for a walk. Will I receive compensation if I have an accident?
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I use my computer’s ErgoPro programme to help with my breaktime workout. Will I receive compensation if I have an accident?
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I decide to lift some light hand weights during my break in the middle of my remote workday. One of the weights falls and breaks my toe. Will I receive compensation for my accident?
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During my lunch break, I decide to go for a 10-km run. Will I be covered by my accident insurance?
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I leave for a customer meeting from my remote work location. If an accident occurs during my trip or customer meeting, will it be compensated?
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I work remotely at home and occasionally at a shared government work location. Will I receive compensation if I have an accident during my journey between these locations?
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Can I work at my summer cottage?
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Will the person always be informed if the accident contact person cancels the notification?
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I make a cup of coffee at my remote work location and accidentally spill it on my hand. I receive a burn injury. Will I receive compensation for my accident?
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I go out to ski and think about my work. I fall while skiing downhill. Will I receive compensation for my accident?