Section 2: Diseases by target organ systems

2. Diseases by target organ systems 2.1 Occupational respiratory diseases 2.1.1 Pneumoconioses caused by sclerogenic mineral dust (silicosis, anthracosilicosis, asbestosis) and silicotuberculosis, provided that silicosis is an essential factor in causing the resultant incapacity or death 2.1.2 Bronchopulmonary diseases caused by hard metal dust [Issue 1] O2 – 86 Revised Laws of Mauritius FOURTEENTH SCHEDULE—continued 2.1.3 Bronchopulmonary diseases caused by cotton flax, hemp or sisal dust (byssinosis) and other fibres 2.1.4 Occupational asthma caused by the recognised sensitising agents or irritants inherent to the work process 2.1.5 Extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by the inhalation of organic dusts 2.1.6 Siderosis 2.1.7 Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases 2.1.8 Diseases of lung, due to aluminium 2.1.9 Upper airways disorders caused by recognised sensitising agents or irritants inherent to the work process 2.1.10 Bagassosis 2.1.11 Any other respiratory disease not mentioned in the preceding items 2.1.1 to 2.1.10, caused by an agent where a direct link between the exposure of a worker to this agent and the disease suffered is established 2.2. Occupational skin diseases 2.2.1 Skin diseases caused by physical, chemical or biological agents not included under other items 2.2.2 Occupational vitiligo 2.3 Occupational musculo-skeletal disorders 2.3.1 Musculo-skeletal diseases caused by specific work activities or work environment where particular risk factors are present. Examples of such activities or environment include— (a) rapid or repetitive (b) forceful exertion (c) excessive mechanical force concentration (d) awkward or neutral position (e) vibration (local or environmental cold may potentiate risks)