Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00923:reg:1:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00923
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 8356–12010

1               Definitions
  In this instrument:
                                     allergen means a substance which, when present in an area of skin, is capable of producing an immune response and inflammation. Examples of allergens include:
(a)          balsam of Peru (found in topical medicines such as haemorrhoid ointment and personal care products);
(b)          basic red dye in socks or flame retardant material;
(c)          bufexamac (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug found in first  aid creams);
(d)          chromium in cement or boots;
(e)          disperse dyes in uniforms;
(f)           epoxy resin in flying masks or araldite adhesive;
(g)          formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers (including quaternium- 15);
(h)          fragrances (found in personal care products and disinfectants);
(i)            fuels or oils;
(j)            nickel in uniform buttons;
(k)          rubber accelerators (including thiurams in gloves);
(l)            tea tree oil;
(m)        topical benzocaine; and
(n)          topical neomycin.
                                     allergic contact dermatitis—see subsection 7(2).
                                     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.
                                     sensitising exposure to an allergen means an exposure to an allergen without the occurrence of symptoms, where the clinical onset of allergic contact dermatitis occurs within the two weeks of a subsequent exposure to the same allergen.
        Note: The initial sensitising exposure to an allergen may be either systemic or cutaneous and may have occurred months to years before the re-exposure that has resulted in the contact dermatitis.
                                     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

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