A self-employed stone mason asks whether new exertional breathlessness may qualify for industrial injuries benefit. He worked for himself for 20

Question

A self-employed stone mason asks whether new exertional breathlessness may qualify for industrial injuries benefit. He worked for himself for 20 years cutting sandstone and has no employed-earner history in that work. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Explain that IIDB generally covers employed earners and advise specialist clinical assessment

Answer

Confirm eligibility because silica disease is prescribed

Answer

Issue an IIDB certificate without employment-status review

Answer

Advise the employer must submit a RIDDOR disease report

Answer

Tell him no assessment is needed because he is self-employed

Silicosis compensation — DOccMed MCQ

A self-employed stone mason asks whether new exertional breathlessness may qualify for industrial injuries benefit. He worked for himself for 20 years cutting sandstone and has no employed-earner history in that work. What is the most appropriate management?