Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01162:reg:9:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01162
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 4/6)
Character Range: 12074–15187

of fibrosing interstitial lung disease, then that onset occurred within 20 years of cessation;
(26)      having smoked tobacco products:
(a)          in an amount of at least 5 pack-years before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease; and
(b)          commencing at least 1 year before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
Note: one pack-year is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(27)      inhaling respirable asbestos fibres at the time material containing asbestos was being applied, removed, cut, drilled, dislodged or disturbed:
(a)          for a cumulative period of at least 1,000 hours before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease; and
(b)          within the 2 years before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
            Note: Disturbance of debris or dust contaminated with asbestos fibres already present in an enclosed space or an open environment may result in exposure to respirable asbestos fibres.
(28)      inhaling beryllium dust or fumes before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
Note: inhaling beryllium dust or fumes is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(29)      inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust at the time material containing respirable crystalline silica dust was being produced, excavated, drilled, cut, ground or polished, or used in construction, manufacturing, cleaning or blasting:
(a)           for a cumulative period of at least 1,500 hours before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease; and
(b)           the first inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust commenced at least 1 year before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
(30)      having acute silicosis within the 6 months before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
Note: acute silicosis is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(31)      inhaling or intravenously injecting a talc-containing compound or mixture, on more days than not, for a period of at least 2 years, before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
(32)      inhaling respirable coal dust while engaged in the mining or transport of coal:
(a)           for a cumulative period of at least 3,000 hours before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease; and
(b)          where the first inhalation of respirable coal dust occurred at least 5 years before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
(33)      inhaling respirable dust generated from hard metal or diamond-cobalt, while engaged in the manufacture, utilisation or maintenance of tools composed of hard metal or diamond-cobalt, for a cumulative period of at least 120 hours before the clinical worsening of fibrosing interstitial lung disease;
Note: hard metal is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(34)      inhaling a toxic gas or fumes resulting in:
(a)          signs and symptoms of severe acute lower respiratory damage requiring medical attention within 48 hours after exposure; and