Introduction
With the influx of new technology, processes and chemicals into the country, there is a need to develop a database on how workers health may be affected from such workplace exposures.  The database will serve to provide a profile for future policies and programs aimed at improving the delivery of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services for the working population.

Objectives
The study was conducted to determine the common causes of claims by workers due to illnesses and injuries.  Specifically, the study aims to review the EC Claims records of the SSS, GSIS, and the ECC from 1994 – 1997; to identify occupational groups and disease frequencies; to determine the distribution of illnesses among workers by occupation and sex, in the different industry classification by sex and age.

Methods
The records of cases filed for Compensation Claims (EC) Claims with the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), during the period 1994-1997 was be the basis of this study.  The records of appealed or elevated cases with the Employees Compensation Commission from 1994 – 1997 were also reviewed.  Statistical analysis was conducted using the Epi-Info Statistical Software.

Results (Based on Preliminary Results, 1994-1996)
Of the 22,407 GSIS-EC records that have been reviewed, cardiovascular diseases were the leading causes of claim.  These were followed by cerebrovascular accidents and pulmonary tuberculosis.  The leading causes of claims due to direct physical injuries were gunshot wounds, industrial accidents, fractures and sprains, and vehicular accidents.  There were a total of 7,642 cases appealed to the Employees Compensation Commission from 1994 – 1997.  Of these cases, 87 were awarded with compensation.  The leading reasons for claims with the ECC were cardiovascular diseases, malignancy and pulmonary tuberculosis.

Recommendations
The preliminary results showed that cardiovascular diseases and pulmonary tuberculosis are consistently among the top of the leading causes of illnesses and claims with the Systems.  Future programs and policies in the workplace, both by the government and the private sector, can be directed towards the prevention and control of these illnesses.  It is also essential that an accurate and updated record-keeping procedure be implemented by the Systems.  The Systems can use of the International Classification on Disease 10^th Revision (ICD-10) for uniformity in classifying diseases and other health problems.  These would facilitate the ease of use not only by the Systems but also by other agencies that may benefit from the data.