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List of Occupational Diseases Published

By BAUA: Federal Institution of Occupational Health and Safety

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Published: October 30th, 2017

Asbestosis and noise are typical diseases that can be triggered by professional activities. Both have been listed by the Federal Government as a qualifying occupational disease.

The “List of occupational diseases” published by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) in its updated version lists all occupational diseases according to Annex 1 to the Occupational Diseases Ordinance (BKV).

Taking into account new medical research results, the list of eligible occupational diseases was expanded by five diseases on 1 August 2017: leukemia by 1,3-butadiene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), focal dystonia among instrumentalists, ovarian carcinoma (ovarian cancer) by asbestos and Laryngeal cancer by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).

The baua: Praxis kompakt “List of occupational diseases” is available on the BAuA website at www.baua.de/publikationen.

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BAUA: Federal Institution of Occupational Health and Safety

The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) is led by its president, Isabel Rothe, who is responsible for the scientific divisions “Policy Issues and Programmes”, “Products and Work Systems”, “Work and Health” and “Hazardous Substances and Biological Agents”. Also established as a division of the BAuA is the “Federal Office for Chemicals”, which focuses on sovereign tasks under the ambit of chemicals legislation. The sixth division is responsible for transfer management, while the Central Division ensures the BAuA’s effective administration. The DASA Working World Exhibition performs a special role by providing its services to a wide audience.

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