Reflections on New Amendments to Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseasess

The new amendments to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases present important modifications in terms of the division of supervision and management functions, diagnostic process, occupational disease financial aid, high-risk dust control, trade union, and punitive measures. It has influences on working mode and role re-defining in centers for disease control and prevention at the grass-root level. Addressing the opportunity and challenge arising therefrom and eventually providing better protection for employees' health require corresponding and self-motivated changes in working mode and focus.