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72MWhat is an exceptional exposure event?
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72M What is an exceptional exposure event?
For the purposes of determining whether a forest firefighter has had an exceptional exposure event, regard must be given to the following—
(a) the nature of the event;
(b) whether there are any relevant findings from a coroner, any court proceedings or other official inquiry regarding an event known to have exposed firefighters to carcinogens, and if so, the nature of the findings;
(c) any relevant records, employer data or local knowledge;
(d) any other prescribed matter.
S. 72N inserted by No. 46/2021 s. 6.