What cause occupational diseases?

Published on: 19/10/2022

Different occupational diseases and its agents causes are found specified in the established chart showing occupational diseases for the Royal Decree 1299/2006, structured in six large groups:

  • Caused by chemical agents.
  • Caused by physical agents.
  • Caused by biological agents.
  • Caused by inhalation of non included substances in the first group of chemists.
  • Occupational diseases of the caused skin for other agents.
  • Caused by agents carcinogens.

Occupational diseases more frequent are musculoskeletal disorders, caused by repetitive movements or forced postures, included in the group of illnesses caused by physical agents.