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Noise, occupational deafness and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: IIAC position paper 38

This paper considers the way noise and occupational deafness are treated for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit purposes.

• From: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council and Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 12 September 2017

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Noise, occupational deafness and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: IIAC position paper 38

Ref: IIAC position paper 38

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The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) considered ways to extend the prescription for occupational deafness. It does not recommend any changes to the list of prescribed diseases for which people can claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

The council welcomes further evidence and suggestions for alternative approaches that are feasible to implement and compatible with the science and the legislation.

Published 12 September 2017