Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00585:clause:1_1:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00585
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1 (pt 1/3)
Character Range: 13864–17985

1               Definitions
  In this instrument:
                               dental abrasion means the loss of tooth substance through friction of exogenous material that is forced over the surfaces of the tooth, independent of occlusal contact.
                               dental attrition means the loss of hard tooth substance from occlusal contact between an opposing tooth or teeth, or dental restoration or dental restorations.
                               dental erosion means corrosion of tooth structure by a nonbacterial chemical, biochemical or electrochemical process.
                               dust means airborne particulate matter consisting of poorly soluble solid particles of organic or inorganic matter, such as coal, grain, metal, rock or wood, of diameter between 0.5 micrometres and 75 micrometres, which settle slowly under the influence of gravity, and which are formed by natural forces or mechanical processes, such as crushing, grinding, milling, drilling, demolition, shovelling or sweeping.
                               fumes means aerosols or vapours arising through industrial processes or from workplace practices that involve the refining, manufacture or use of the stated substance.
                               hyperemesis gravidarum means a complication of pregnancy that is characterised by severe nausea and vomiting, with weight loss and dehydration.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          operational service under the VEA;
         (b)          peacekeeping service under the VEA;
         (c)          hazardous service under the VEA;
         (d)          British nuclear test defence service under the VEA;
         (e)          warlike service under the MRCA; or
         (f)           non-warlike service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               specified list of acidic substances means:
         (a)          hydrochloric acid;
         (b)          hydrofluoric acid;
         (c)          nitric acid;
         (d)          phosphoric acid; or
         (e)          sulphuric acid.
                               specified list of drugs means:
         (a)          aspirin powder;
         (b)          chewable aspirin tablets;
         (c)          chewable hydrochloric acid tablets; or
         (d)          chewable Vitamin C tablets.
                               specified list of erosive drinks means:
         (a)          alcopops or alcoholic cooler drinks;
         (b)          any beverage with a pH value below 4.0;
         (c)          carbonated soft drinks;
         (d)          flavoured mineral water;
         (e)          herbal and fruit tea (without milk);
         (f)           natural or processed citrus, apple or other acidic fruit juices;
         (g)          non-calcium-enriched sports drinks; or
         (h)          wine.
                                  terminal event means the proximate or ultimate cause of death and includes the following:
         (a)           pneumonia;
         (b)           respiratory failure;
         (c)           cardiac arrest;
         (d)           circulatory failure; or
         (e)           cessation of brain function.
                                  tooth wear—see subsection 6(2).
                                  VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.
                               xerostomia means dry mouth resulting from severely reduced saliva flow and which results from various medical conditions, including Sjogren's syndrome, or a wide variety of drugs, including anticholinergics, tricyclic antidepressants and amphetamines.

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