MUSCAT – The decision issued by the Social Protection Fun regulates occupational injuries and diseases. It defines work injuries as those resulting directly from workplace accidents or activities, whether inside or outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Under the regulation, injuries sustained during commuting may also qualify as work-related if they result in total disability or death, provided the journey follows a direct and usual route, without unjustified stopping or deviation, and occurs within the normal travel time between home and the workplace.
The rules further recognise injuries caused by work-related stress and fatigue, subject to conditions including excessive or irregular working hours, high work pressure, and failure to provide adequate rest periods in violation of labour regulations.
The GFOW also detailed the process for appealing medical decisions related to occupational injuries and diseases. Insured individuals or the Fund may file an appeal within 60 days of notification of a decision issued by an accredited healthcare provider.
Appeals are referred to the Medical Grievances Committee through the Fund’s administrative channels, with decisions issued within 30 days. The committee’s rulings are final and binding, and both the employer and the insured individual are notified of the outcome.