COERA Practice quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (No. 130 of 1993)?

• To regulate employee salaries
• To compensate employees injured or diseased at work
• To enforce workplace diversity
• To provide unemployment benefits

Answer explanation

The COIDA regulates compensation for employees injured or who contract diseases at work, or their dependents if they die, previously known as the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

Who is required to register and pay annual assessments to the Compensation Fund?

• All employees
• Employers with one or more employees
• Only permanent employees
• Government employees only

Answer explanation

All employers with one or more employees in business or farming activities must register and pay annual assessments to the Compensation Fund.

Which group is explicitly excluded from coverage under the COIDA?

• Casual workers
• Domestic employees in private households
• Contract workers
• Apprentices

Answer explanation

Domestic employees in private households are explicitly excluded from COIDA coverage.

Under COIDA, how long must employers pay compensation to temporarily disabled employees?

• 1 month
• 3 months
• 6 months
• 12 months

Answer explanation

Employers must pay compensation for the first three months of absence for temporarily disabled employees under COIDA.

How soon must employers report occupational diseases under COIDA?

• Within 7 days
• Within 14 days
• Within 30 days
• Within 60 days

Answer explanation

Employers must report occupational diseases within 14 days under COIDA.

Who administers the Compensation Fund under COIDA?

• Department of Labour
• Compensation Commissioner
• Minister of Labour
• Advisory Council

Answer explanation

The Compensation Fund is administered by the Compensation Commissioner.

Under COIDA, when is no compensation paid for an accident?

• If the disability lasts less than 3 days
• If the employee was negligent
• If the employer was at fault
• If the employee files a claim

Answer explanation

No compensation is paid if the disability lasts less than 3 days or if the accident resulted from deliberate misconduct, unless it causes serious disability or death with dependents.

What is one role of the Compensation Board under COIDA?

• Pay employee salaries
• Advise the Minister on policy matters
• Conduct workplace inspections
• Register employers

Answer explanation

The Compensation Board advises the Minister on policy matters related to the application of COIDA.

What is the main purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993)?

• To regulate employee benefits
• To ensure health and safety at work
• To promote affirmative action
• To provide unemployment insurance

Answer explanation

The OHSA aims to ensure the health and safety of people at work and protect others from hazards caused by workplace activities.

Which sector is NOT covered by the OHSA?

• Civil service
• Agricultural sector
• Mining industry
• Domestic sector

Answer explanation

The mining industry is regulated by the Minerals Act and Mine Health and Safety Act, not OHSA, unless specific issues are not covered by those acts.