Explanation:

ILO Code of Practice on Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases defines occupational diseases as “a disease contracted as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.” Under Section 89 of the Factories Act 1948 where any worker in a factory contacts any diseases specified in the Third schedule (Annexure-I)

Schedule III [Sections 89 & 90 ]

LIST OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES

Lead poisoning including poisoning by any preparation or compound of lead or their sequelae .

Lead-tetra-ethyl poisoning.

Poisoning due to Phosphorus , Mercury ,  Manganese , Arsenic , nitrous fumes, Carbon bisulphide , Beryllium , Phosgene , Isocyanates , halogens or halogen derivatives of the hydrocarbons of the aliphatic series., Benzene including poisoning by any of its homologues, their nitro or amide derivatives

Chrome ulceration or its sequelae.

Anthrax.

Silicosis.

Pathological manifestations due to-  (a) radium or other radioactive substances; (b) X-rays.

Primary epitheliomatous cancer of the skin.

Toxic anaemia .

Toxic jaundice due to poisonous substances.

Oil acne or dermatitis due to mineral oils and compounds containing mineral oil base.

Byssionosis .

Asbestosis.

Occupational or contact dermatitis caused by direct contact with chemicals and paints. These are of two types, that is, primary irritants and allergic sensitizers.

Noise induced hearing loss (exposures to high noise levels).]

Carbon monoxide.

Coal miner's pneumoconiosis.

Occupational cancer.

Toxic nephritis.