Key practical points:
• An occupational disease is one caused by workplace hazards and listed in the official occupational-disease catalogue.
• The employer must disclose job hazards in the contract and provide protective equipment.
• Occupational health exams are required before, during and on leaving the job, at the employer's cost.
• New projects follow the 'three simultaneities': protective facilities are designed, built and operated together with the project.
• Workers may refuse dangerous work without protection and are entitled to diagnosis, treatment and compensation.
• Diagnosis is made by certified institutions; disputes can be escalated for a higher-level assessment.
👷 Labour law
Law on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases · Yalla China
中华人民共和国职业病防治法 / Law on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Enacted: 2001-10-27 ✅ Effective: 2002-05-01
📝 Overview
This law protects workers from diseases caused by exposure to dust, chemicals, noise and radiation at work. It obliges employers to prevent hazards, provide health checks and compensate. Its principle is 'prevention first, combining prevention and treatment'.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your job involves dust, chemicals or loud noise, this law protects you: you have the right to know the hazards, wear protection and get regular checks at the company's expense. Keep your exam records, as they matter if a disease appears later. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
National Health Commission / nhc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026