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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                  8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) means the averaging of different exposure levels to benzene during an average exposure period equivalent to eight hours.
                                  being exposed to benzene as specified means:
         (a)          having cutaneous contact with liquids containing benzene greater than 1% by volume; or
         (b)          ingesting liquids containing benzene greater than 1% by volume; or
         (c)          inhaling benzene vapour where such exposure occurs at an ambient 8‑hour time-weighted average (TWA) benzene concentration exceeding five parts per million.
Note: 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                               pure red cell aplasia—see subsection 7(2).
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          eligible war service (other than operational service) under the VEA;
         (b)          defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA; or
         (c)          peacetime service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               specified list of autoimmune diseases means:
         (a)          ABO mismatched haematopoietic stem cell transplant;
         (b)          eosinophilic fasciitis;
         (c)          graft versus host disease;
         (d)          hyperimmunoglobulinaemia;
         (e)          hypoimmunoglobulinaemia; or
         (f)           systemic lupus erythematosus.
                                  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.
                                  VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.