Law on occupational accidents and diseases Jurisdiction Chile Year 1987 Published in Spanish Original/other title [Spanish] Ley de accidentes del trabajo y enfermedades profesionales Source Editora Cumbres, Casilla 1854, Correo Central, Santiago, Chile, 1987. 108p. Price: Chil.$300.00. Descriptors [Primary] Chile, legislation, occupational accidents, occupational diseases, workmen's compensation [Secondary] compendium, developing countries, directive, expertise, law, safety and health committees Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract Full-text compilation of Chilean laws and regulations. Law No.16.744 (effective 1968) applies to occupational accidents and diseases in general (scope and coverage, administration, contributions and financing, benefits, evaluation of disability, prevention of occupational risks). The various decrees included (issued 1968-69) put into effect certain aspects of this law, and order the establishment of joint occupational safety and health committees in enterprises with more than 25 workers. Decree with force of Law No.2 (issued 1986) extends the benefits of the Law to self-employed workers, including farmers. CIS No. 87-732 Database ID 48292