What is the procedure for the assessment and recognition of occupational diseases?

If your doctor suspects you have an occupational disease, they are obligated to refer you to an occupational health service provider, who will assess your health in relation to the occupational disease (the risk of occupational disease). Your employer has the same obligation, or you can contact them yourself as an employee. Only so-called occupational disease centers, which are authorized by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, are entitled to recognition of occupational diseases based on territorial jurisdiction.

In order to be recognized as an occupational disease, the following conditions must be met:

• The disease must be part of the List of occupational diseases, or be included under one of the items on the list.
• The medical condition of the person being assessed must be consistent with the diagnosis, and the disease must meet the required degree of severity.
• It must be verified that the person being assessed has worked in conditions that can cause an occupational disease.

More information on the procedure for the assessment and recognition of occupational diseases can be foundhere.