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[Agricultural occupational diseases regulatory system]
Geneviève Abadia1, Arnaud de La Seiglière, Paul Frimat
1Caisse centrale de la Mutualité sociale agricole, 93547 Bagnolet. abadia.genevieve@ccmsa.msa.fr
La Revue Du Praticien
|August 22, 2007
Summary
Occupational diseases in agriculture are recognized through specific tables or case-by-case assessments, similar to the general scheme. Farmers and farm employees now receive benefit payments for these recognized work-related illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural science
- Occupational health
- Social security law
Context:
- Agricultural social security schemes and general schemes recognize occupational diseases.
- Specific tables and supplementary plans with multidisciplinary committees are used for recognition.
- Agricultural exposures present unique hazards, necessitating adapted recognition processes.
Purpose:
- To outline the framework for recognizing occupational diseases in the agricultural sector.
- To compare the agricultural scheme's occupational disease recognition with the general scheme.
- To highlight the evolution of benefits for farmers and farm employees.
Summary:
- Occupational diseases in agriculture are managed via specific tables or case-by-case evaluations, mirroring the general scheme's approach.
- The regulatory procedures for declaration, recognition, and supplementary plans are consistent across both schemes.
- Farm employees have been covered since 1955, and farmers have received benefits since 2002.
Impact:
- Ensures fair recognition and compensation for work-related illnesses in agriculture.
- Provides a clear regulatory pathway for agricultural workers seeking occupational disease benefits.
- Improves social security coverage for farmers and farm employees, acknowledging their specific occupational risks.
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