
RSSB provides protection while you are at work, commuting to and from work, or travelling on an authorized work-related assignment. The scheme also covers occupational diseases resulting from workplace conditions or exposure.
Get compensated during periods of sickness caused by work related injuries or illness.
Get support and social security benefits or protection if you unable to work due to work related injuries.
Receive a lump sum payment, if you suffer permanent incapacity due to a work related incident or injury.
Receive comprehensive medical treatment for work related injuries or illness.
Get financial support for your dependents in the event of work related fatality.
Claims Processed Monthly
Average Monthly Benefits Paid
Beneficiaries Supported
Explore the different categories of benefits available to you with a comprehensive support that ensures you maximize your entitlements.
Receive 75% of your average daily earnings from the last three months if you are temporarily incapacitated. This benefit is payable until full recovery or until a certificate of permanent incapacity is issued, for a maximum of 180 days.
For those with partial permanent incapacity, benefits are provided according to the degree of incapacity. If the incapacity is at least 15%, you will receive a percentage of the full pension proportionate to your degree of incapacity. If the incapacity is less than 15%, a lump sum payment equivalent to three years’ pension based on your degree of incapacity will be awarded.
In cases of permanent incapacity, you are entitled to a pension equal to 85% of your average monthly earnings from the last three months. This ensures long-term financial support, reflecting your contributions and providing stability for your future.
The survivor’s allowances are fixed percentages of salary, as follows:30% for the widow or widower15% for each child of the father or mother (with the other remaining parent surviving)20% for each child of father and mother (with both parents deceased)10% for each direct or adopted parent
As a nurse in a busy hospital, I am constantly exposed to various occupational hazards. Last year, I contracted a severe infection while caring for a patient. The infection required extensive treatment and a prolonged period of leave from work. Thanks to the occupational hazard scheme, all my medical expenses were covered, and I received compensation for the time I was unable to work

Navigate the process of claiming your benefits with our step-by-step process.
Employee or Employers can provide details of the accident or illness as soon as possible, including when and where it occurred.
Formally submit your Occupational Hazard claim by confirming the incident or illness details, ensuring the information is accurate.
Upload or submit medical reports related to your case by the Medical Treating Doctor to support diagnosis & treatment claim.
The employer reviews and acknowledges the reported incident or illness, confirming employment details and scheme coverage.
Share details of your next of kin or dependents to ensure proper communication and benefit allocation if required.
Submit medical expenses and related invoices to support reimbursement or benefit processing, if already paid.

We’ve got the answers you need, with clear and helpful information.
It is a benefit that supports employees who get injured at work or develop illnesses caused by their job.
- Employees who are injured at work
- Employees with work-related illnesses
- Survivors of the deceased employee
The Employer / Employee or Next of Kin are legally allowed to declare for OH cases.
No. You can apply online through: Imisanzu as an employee or Ishema as an employer
Yes. A medical report is required to confirm the case. The doctor can Submit it digitally, or You can upload it if available