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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
WORKERS´ COMPENSATION SYSTEM IN ARGENTINA
CONSULTORA LEAIS
L.R.T. - Workers´ Compensation System In Argentina
• Introduction
• Summary
• LRT system deficiencies
• Injury and death data
• Comparison between the previous and present system
Introduction
• Applicable legislation
• Regulatory policies for different activities
• System evolution indicators
• Market share data
Legislation
National Constitution
Civil CodeLawsDecrees
Ministerial Resolutions
SRT and SSN Resolutions
RegulationsOperating Circulars - Ordinances
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.
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
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”).
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
System Evolution IndicatorsAFFILIATED EMPLOYERS
Source: S.R.T. 06/05
System Evolution IndicatorsCOVERED WORKERS
Source: S.R.T. 06/05
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
– SELF EMPLOYERS
– DOMESTIC WORKERS
– FIREMEN
• NOT INCLUDED SECTORS
– ARMED FORCES
• INFORMAL WORKERS (+ 50 % PEA)
L.R.T. System Deficiencies
Injury & Death Data in Argentina
• GENERAL DATA
• ACCIDENTS UNDER THE LRT SYSTEM
• ACCIDENT RATES
• 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
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
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
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
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
SUMMARY
ARGENTINA IS ON THE SAFE WAY