What should we do if we disagree with the doctor's assessment that an employee is diagnosed with an occupational disease or that the condition is work-related?

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If your company disagrees with the doctor's assessment that an employee's illness is work-related, the following steps can be taken:

Seek clarification from the doctor.
- Approach the doctor for clarification if there are any doubts regarding the diagnosis of the employee.
Provide information for the doctor's review, including the following:
- Job title, tasks, duration and nature of exposure to hazards at work.
- Workplace hygiene monitoring records such as noise monitoring report and dosimetry, or chemical monitoring report.
- Records of previous medical monitoring like previous audiograms
Notify Ministry of Manpower (MOM):
- If the condition is work-related, the company should submit the notification via iReport.

What should we do if we disagree with the doctor's assessment that an employee is diagnosed with an occupational disease or that the condition is work-related?

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