PRC Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Occupational Diseases (2011 Revision)

Main contents: Under the revised Law, occupational diseases also cover diseases that are caused as a result of poisonous or harmful factors. The revised Law also includes the following new articles. Where an employer formulates or revises the system of rules relating to the prevention and treatment of occupational diseases, it shall listen to the opinions of the labour union (Article 4). The main responsible persons of an employer shall be fully responsible for the prevention and treatment of occupational diseases of the entity (Article 6).