“Administrative Measures for Diagnosis and Appraisal of Occupational Diseases “Revised (Measures)

The newly revised Measures published by National Health and Family Planning Commission has been taken into force on 10th, Apr. 2013. Measures is tilted to the employees’ interest, the main contents are as follows:

To expand the scope of diagnosis agency chosen by employee. The employee can choose the diagnosis agency located in the place where the employer is situated, the place of the employee’s regular residence, or the place of the employee’s registered permanent residence.

To cancel the acceptance of diagnosis, and clarify the responsibilities of diagnosis agency to diagnosis and inform the relevant information when the employee requires the diagnosis of occupational diseases.

To stipulate the responsibilities of employer by providing relevant documents in the process of diagnosis and appraisal. Within 10 days upon receiving the notification sending by the diagnosis agency, the employer shall provide such documents in accordance with Measures.