(a) As soon as practicable, but within 30 days after occurrence of
an injury covered by the Act, or within 30 days after an employee
becomes aware, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should be
aware, of the relationship between an injury or disease and his
employment, the injured employee or someone on his behalf shall give
written notice thereof to the district director having jurisdiction over
the place where the injury occurred and to the employer. If a form has
been prescribed for such purpose it shall be used, if available and
practicable under the circumstances. Notices filed under subpart B of
this part, if on the form prescribed by the Director for such purpose,
satisfy the written notice requirements of this subpart.
(b) In the case of an occupational disease which does not
immediately result in a disability or death, such notice shall be given
within one year after the employee becomes aware, or in the exercise of
reasonable diligence or by reason of medical advice should have been
aware, of the relationship between the employment, the disease, and the
death or disability. Notice shall be given: (1) To the district director
in the compensation district in which the injury or death occurred, and
(2) to the employer.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1215-0160)
[50 FR 403, Jan. 3, 1985]
