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Table of IIAC Reports

Title and Reference Date completed by IIAC Date published Recommendation Outcome
Osteoarthritis of the knee in Miners [339KB - PDF] 2008 21 August 2008
Laryngeal Cancer and Asbestos Exposure [95.9KB - PDF] 2008 19 July 2008
Bronchiolitis Obliterans and Food Flavouring Agents [94.2KB - PDF] 2008 17 July 2008
Testicular Cancer in Fire Fighters [32.2KB - PDF] 2008 12 June 2008
Asbestos Exposure and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis [38.2KB - PDF] 2008 12 June 2008
Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease [1.1MB - PDF] 2008 14 February 2008
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Chronic bronchitis and emphysema Command pape - 21 November 2007 [757KB - PDF] Cm 7253 2007 21 November 2007
Nasopharyngeal Command paper - 19 July 2007 [487KB - PDF] Cm 7168 2007 19 July 2007
Back and Neck Pain - 19 July 2007 [49.9KB - PDF] 2007 19 July 2007
Completion of the review of the scheduled list of prescribed diseases - 11 January 2007 [89.2KB - PDF] Cm 7003 2007 11 January 2007
Work-related Upper Limb Disorders - 20 July 2006 [195KB - PDF] Cm 6868 2006 20 July 2006
Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis - 29 June 2006 [143KB - PDF] Cm 6897 2006 12 July 2006
Interstitial Fibrosis in Coalworkers - 27 April 2006 [92KB - PDF] 2006 27 April 2006
Occupational Voice Loss - 2 March 2006 [117KB - PDF] 2006 2 March 2006
Sports Injuries - 24 November 2005 [25.4KB - PDF] 2005 24 November 2005
Silica-related Renal and Connective Tissue Diseases - 24 November 2005 [36.5KB - PDF] 2005 24 November 2005
Vinyl Chloride Monomer-Related Diseases - 17 November 2005 [217KB - PDF] Cm 6645 2005 17 November 2005
Asbestos-Related Diseases - 14 July 2005 [542KB - PDF (34 Pages)] Cm 6553 Minister agreed the report 30 June 2005 14 July 2005
Stress at Work as a Prescribed Disease and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [542KB - PDF (34 Pages)] 2004 11 March 2004
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - Report - 20th July 2004 [256KB - PDF (36 Pages)] Cm 6098 31 December 2003 2004
Osteoarthritis of the hip [263KB - PDF (24 Pages)] Cm 5977 2003
Conditions due to Biological Agents [447KB - PDF (92 Pages)] Cm 5997 2003
Erratum to occupational deafness [PDF - 42.5KB] Cm 5672 2003
Occupational Deafness [PDF - 525KB] - Cm5672
Addendum [PDF - 59.1KB)
Minister agreed the Report on 16th October 2002 28th November 2002 The current approach to assessment of occupational deafness and the present disablement scale should continue to be used. Accepted and implemented
Conditions due to Chemical Agents [PDF - 483KB] - Cm 5395 05/07/01 February 2002 Main changes to prescribed diseases C3 and C23, and deletion of out of date diseases and some rewording, and clarification of definition of diseases. All recommendations accepted and to be implemented in full
Diseases induced by Ionising and Non-Ionising Radiation - Cm 4280 March 1999
Asbestos Related Diseases - Cm 3467 18/7/96 November 1996 Recommend wider occupational cover for mesothelioma (D3), remove 90 day rule for D3, alter definition of diffuse pleural thickening. Accepted and implemented from April 1997
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema - Cm 3240 29/2/96 May 1996 Prescription for PD D12 should be amended to remove the need for an x-ray and adjust the use of the FEV1 lung function test (the 20 year work underground rule to remain). Accepted and implemented from April 1997
Hand arm vibration syndrome (vascular and neurological components involving the fingers and thumb) - Cm 2844 8/11/94 May 1995 VWF prescription should be changed to read HAVS and be extended to include neurological effects as well as vascular - also that a list of tools should be prescribed rather than jobs. Not accepted.
Inflammation or ulceration of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory passages or mouth produced by dust, liquid, or vapour - Cm 2843 17/11/94 May 1995 Amend prescription D4 to read allergic rhinitis, with the same list of agents used for asthma (but without 'x' category'). Create new prescription for chrome dermatitis. Accepted, Regulations to effect change due to come into effect in March 1996.
Disorders of the Knee - Cm 2842 17/11/94 May 1995 Insufficient evidence to recommend prescription Noted
The Self-employed in Construction and Agriculture - Cm 2177 25/11/92 May 1993 That the self-employed in construction and agriculture should be brought into the scheme. Not accepted.
Bladder and lung cancer in relation to work in aluminium smelting - Cm 2104 25/8/92 December 1992 Prescribe bladder cancer in relation to the Soderberg process Accepted and implemented from 19/4/93 (PD C23 extended)
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema - Cm 2091 25/8/92 November 1992 Prescribe CBE in underground coal workers Accepted and implemented from 13/9/93
Lung Cancer in relation to occupational exposure to silica - Cm 2043 23/6/92 September 1992 Prescribe lung cancer where there is silicosis in certain jobs Accepted and implemented from 19/4/93
Work related upper limb disorders - Cm 1936 5/3/92 May 1992 Prescribe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in relation to hand held vibrating tools. Also prescribe on a case by case basis. Prescription accepted and implemented from 19/4/93 (PD A12) Case by case prescription set aside.
Respiratory diseases in welders - Cm 1402 August 1990 February 1991 Insufficient evidence to recommend prescription Noted
Occupational deafness - Cm 1245 28/8/90 October 1990 Changes to administrative practise Some parts accepted in 1991 - decision deferred on occupations covered.
Occupational asthma - Cm 1244 28/8/90 October 1990 Add new agents to list of sensitising agents, plus an 'x' category - "any other sensitising agents". Accepted and implemented from 26/9/91
Occupational Zoonoses - Cm 1243 28/8/90 October 1990 Add Orf and Hydatidosis to the list of PDs Accepted and implemented from 26/9/91
Occupational deafness - Cm 817 8/11/88 October 1989 Add 17 occupations to the prescribed list Accepted, but - set aside as NHS audiological services could not cope.
Implemented from September 1994
Cancer of the Larynx - Cm 779 31/5/89 August 1989 Insufficient evidence to recommend prescription Noted
Respiratory diseases in textile workers - Cm 778 31/3/89 August 1989 Insufficient evidence to recommend prescription Noted
Chlamydiosis and Q Fever - Cm 742 8/11/88 July 1989 Prescribe Avian and ovine chlamydiosis,and also Q fever Accepted and implemented from 9/8/89
Bronchitis and emphysema - Cm 379 29/2/88 May 1988 Unable to make a recommendation - lack of evidence Noted
Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons and N-Hexane - Cm 254 20/3/87 December 1987 Prescribe exposure to:
Carbon tetrachloride; chloroform; chloromethane and N-Hexane or methyl n-butyl ketone.
Accepted and implemented from 4/1/88
Non-ionising radiation - Cm 253 20/3/87 December 1987 Prescription already adequate
DWP 'Notes on diagnosis' to be amended
Accepted and implemented
Occupational Lung Cancer - Cm 37 17/4/86 December 1986 Occupational lung cancer to be prescribed Accepted and implemented from 1/4/87
Occupational asthma - Cmnd 9717 16/7/85 January 1986 Occupational asthma to be prescribed in certain cases Accepted and implemented from 1/9/86
Diseases induced by ionising radiation - Cmnd 9413 2/11/84 December 1984 Insufficient evidence to recommend prescription Noted
Asbestos related diseases without asbestosis - Cmnd 9184 28/11/83 March 1984 Supplement to, and making amendments to Cmd 8750 Accepted and implemented 1/4/85
Viral Hepatitis - Cmnd 9147 26/9/83 February 1984 Prescription to be extended Accepted and implemented from 3/12/84
Neoplasm of the Bladder - Cmnd 8959 31/3/83 July 1983 Amend prescription of neoplasm of the bladder Accepted and implemented from 3/10/83
Asbestos related diseases without asbestosis - Cmnd 8750 8/10/82 November 1982 Cancer of the lung prescribed for asbestos workers Accepted and implemented
Occupational deafness - Cmnd 8749 8/10/82 November 1982 5 recommendations widening prescription, 10 recommendations on administrative issues Accepted and implemented
Review of the schedule and the question of individual proof - Cmnd 8393 4/8/81 October 1981 To introduce a system of individual proof. IIAC accepted this would widen the scheme considerably and result in many claims [some trivial] - suggested doing it in stages. Not accepted
Vibration white finger - Cmnd 8350 7/7/81 September 1981 Severe forms of VWF to be prescribed - limited to the past use of certain tools. Accepted and implemented from 1/4/85
Occupational Asthma - Cmnd 8121 22/7/80 January 1981 Prescribe occupational asthma in relation to 7 agents. Accepted and implemented from 29/3/82
Occupational deafness - Cmnd 7266 15/5/78 July 1978 Recommended a level of 50dB in each ear (one due to job). Prescription extended with regard to pneumatic percussive tools. Accepted and implemented.
Vinyl chloride monomer - Cmnd 6620 20/7/76 October 1976 Prescribe angiosarcoma of the liver and osteolysis of the fingers. accepted and implemented
Viral Hepatitis - Cmnd 6257 15/8/75 October 1975 Prescribe viral hepatitis Accepted and implemented from 2/2/76
Vibration syndrome - Cmnd 5965 19/12/74 March 1975 No evidence to prescribe Vibration White Finger. No tests to use for diagnosis, or to determine origins, or to assess disability. Noted
Occupational deafness - Cmnd 5461   October 1973 Prescribe occupational deafness Accepted and implemented from 28/10/74
Pneumoconiosis and Byssinosis - Cmnd 5443 27/6/73 October 1973 Mesothelioma should be prescribed, and pneumoconiosis should be paid from 1% Accepted and implemented
Brucellosis - Cmnd 4971 20/3/72 May 1972 Should be prescribed for farm workers, vets, slaughtermen, lab workers and similar. Accepted and implemented.
Vibration syndrome - Cmnd 4430 24/6/70 July 1970 Case still not strong enough for prescription Noted
Industrial noise and its effect on hearing - Cmnd 4145 27/7/69 August 1969 Report on research project - concluded that more consideration was needed before prescription could be recommended. Noted
Erosion of the teeth - Cmnd 3114 30/6/66 October 1966 No evidence to support prescription - condition [erosion due to industrial acid] is "trivial". Noted
Byssinosis flax and hemp workers - Cmnd 2730 26/5/65 July 1965 Disease should be prescribed for flax workers, but not for hemp workers. Accepted and implemented
Farmers lung - Cmnd 2403 10/4/64 July 1964 Disease should be prescribed. Accepted and implemented
Byssinosis review of occupational cover: Cotton spinners - Cmnd 1095 24/6/60 July 1960 No evidence to prescribe in the cotton industry Noted
Review of the Prescribed diseases schedule - Cmnd 416 7/2/58 April 1958 Whole list re-examined and many refinements made Accepted and implemented
Paired organs - Cmd 9827 7/2/56 August 1956 Interaction issue - assessment of disability should take account of the effect on the other organ if it was already defective. Accepted and implemented
Cadmium poisoning - Cmd 9674 20/12/55 January 1956 Disease should be prescribed Accepted and implemented
Byssinosis - Cmd 9673 20/12/55 January 1956 Amend the prescription and lower the % threshold. Accepted and implemented
Raynaud's phenomenon - Cmd 9347 29/11/54 December 1954 No evidence to prescribe Noted
Pneumoconiosis - Cmd 8866 9/7/53 July 1953 Widen the occupations prescribed for pneumoconiosis Accepted and implemented
Time limits - Cmd 8511 27/3/52 April 1952 Set out time limits for making claims - principally raising that for disability benefit from one month to three months. Accepted and implemented.
Tuberculosis and other communicable diseases in relation to nurses and other health workers - Cmd 8093 8/11/50 November 1950 That TB should be prescribed for nurses and other health workers Accepted and implemented from 1/3/51

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