workers´ compensation system in argentina
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WORKERS´ COMPENSATION SYSTEM IN ARGENTINA. CONSULTORA LEAIS. L.R.T. - Workers´ Compensation System In Argentina. Introduction. Comparison between the previous and present system. LRT system deficiencies. Injury and death data. Summary. Introduction. Applicable legislation. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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WORKERS´ COMPENSATION SYSTEM IN ARGENTINA
CONSULTORA LEAIS
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L.R.T. - Workers´ Compensation System In Argentina
• Introduction
• Summary
• LRT system deficiencies
• Injury and death data
• Comparison between the previous and present system
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Introduction
• Applicable legislation
• Regulatory policies for different activities
• System evolution indicators
• Market share data
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Legislation
National Constitution
Civil CodeLawsDecrees
Ministerial Resolutions
SRT and SSN Resolutions
RegulationsOperating Circulars - Ordinances
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Legislation
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION
General framework and unavoidable reference for all legislation appointed to preserve hygiene, health and life conditions to Argentine citizens.
States: “work in its different ways will be protected by law”
Establishes workers’ rights and introduces “Right to know” and “Product Safety” concepts.
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Legislation
CIVIL CODE
Defines responsibilities in the occurrence of injuries to any person in the Country
1974 - LAW 20744: “LABOR CONTRACT LAW” (LEY DE CONTRATO DE TRABAJO) - Modified in 1976
– Imposes Employers´ “Safety Duty”
– Death Compensation = half salary for each worked year
– Total Permanent disability = one salary for each worked year
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Legislation“OCCUPATIONAL RISKS LAW”
1995: LAW N° 24557 (Ley de Riesgos del Trabajo - L.R.T.)
Purposes: To focus on work related accident PREVENTION, enforcing
LAW N° 19587 and its regulations.
PRESENT WORKERS´ COMPENSATION SYSTEM
Occupational illnesses.
To rehabilitate injured workers and compensate damages caused by accidents and occupational illnesses.
To favour requalification and repositioning of injured workers.
Contemplated Situations: Accidents at the Workplace.
Accidents while commuting (“in-itinere”).
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Legislation
“OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE & SAFETY LAW”
1972 - LAW N° 19587
Purposes:
– To protect life, and to preserve and maintain workers’ psycho-physical integrity,
– To prevent, reduce, eliminate or isolate risks at different workplaces or positions.
– To stimulate and develop a positive attitude toward occupational accidents and illnesses prevention.
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LegislationREGULATORY POLICIES FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES
REGULATIONS FOR LAW N° 19587
• 1973: DECREE N° 4160. It has been derogated by
• 1979: DECREE N° 351. It approves Hygiene & Safety mandatory regulations for all activities, contained in 8 annexed sections (some based on OSHA requirements and ACGIH - 1978 Recommended TLVs)
• 1996: DECREE N° 1338. Partially modifies Health, Hygiene & Safety Services. It eliminates IAE and other bureaucratic requirements.
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LegislationREGULATORY POLICIES FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES
• 1996: DECREE N° 911. Regulates CONSTRUCTION Health and Safety Conditions.
• 1997: DECREE N° 617. Regulates AGRICULTURE Health and Safety Conditions.
REGULATIONS FOR LAW N° 19587
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LegislationOTHER REGULATIONS FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES
• 1991 Resolution MTSS N° 369: PCBs handling, use and disposition
Resolution MTSS N° 295: Modifies TLVs (update to 2003)
Resolution MTSS N° 577: Asbestos handling, use and disposition
….
• 1995 Provision DNSST N° 1: Carcinogen Substances: Updates list and creates User Register
Provision DNSST N° 2: PCBs: Creates User Register
Provision DNSST N° 8: Creates National Register for the Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents..
...
• ETC.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROVISIONS
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Legislation
S. R. T. S. S. N.
INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR OCCUPATIONAL RISK (ASEGURADORAS DE RIESGOS DEL TRABAJO - A. R. T.)
Regulation
Prevention actions
Supervision & control of benefits
Prosecution
Regulation
Patrimonial & Financial Supervision
A.R.T.s´ REGULATION AND SUPERVISION
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Market Share DataWORKERS BY ACTIVITY SECTOR
Transport 369,1867.63%
Commerce 688,87914.24%
Financial Services 485,81310.05%
Manufacture 823,91317.03%
Construction 231,3234.78%
Pow er Gas & Water 63,4131.31%
Social Services 1,922,44839.74%
Mining 23,9230.49%
Agriculture 228,7784.73%
Source: S.R.T. 06/00
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System Evolution IndicatorsAFFILIATED EMPLOYERS
Source: S.R.T. 06/05
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System Evolution IndicatorsCOVERED WORKERS
Source: S.R.T. 06/05
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L.R.T. System Deficiencies
• INITIAL DEFICIT BY PREEXISTENT OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS
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• LOW PREMIUM• LOW MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
AND CIVIL JUSTICE ACCESS BANNED (BOTH RECENTLY DECLARED INCONSTITUTIONAL BY THE SUPREME COURT)
L.R.T. System Deficiencies
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– SELF EMPLOYERS
– DOMESTIC WORKERS
– FIREMEN
• NOT INCLUDED SECTORS
– ARMED FORCES
• INFORMAL WORKERS (+ 50 % PEA)
L.R.T. System Deficiencies
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Injury & Death Data in Argentina
• GENERAL DATA
• ACCIDENTS UNDER THE LRT SYSTEM
• ACCIDENT RATES
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• Total Population 38,000,000
• Economic Active Population 16,000,000
• Workers within LRT system: 5,025,286
GENERAL DATA
Sources: INDEC 1999 - S.R.T. 12/03
Injury & Death Data in Argentina
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ACCIDENTS UNDER THE LRT SYSTEM - INCIDENCE RATES
Injury & Death Data in Argentina
Source: S.R.T. 12/03
INDICE DE INCIDENCIA
0102030405060708090
100
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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ACCIDENTS UNDER THE LRT SYSTEM - TOTAL NUMBERS
Injury & Death Data in Argentina
Source: S.R.T. 12/03
CANTIDAD DE ACCIDENTES
050000
100000150000200000250000300000350000400000450000500000
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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DEATHS REPORTED - EVOLUTION
Injury & Death Data in Argentina
Source: S.R.T. 12/03
CANTIDAD DE FALLECIDOS
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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SUMMARY
With the Workers´ Compensation System we have:
• Legislation focused on PREVENTION
• Employers´ Concern about LOSS CONTROL
• Better labor conditions for workers
• Training programs
• Rehabilitation & reinsertion
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SUMMARY
ARGENTINA IS ON THE SAFE WAY