Sch 1Diseases related to

Schedule 1 Diseases related to (see s 96) Note This table is derived from Deemed Diseases in Australia published by Safe Work Australia in August 2015. The report is accessible at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au. Part 7 of the report includes recommended guidance material on each disease itemised in the table. The material provides guidance on whether or not a claim might be appropriate given the current knowledge about the disease and its relationship to relevant exposures. item INFECTIOUS DISEASE 1 Anthrax employment involving work with example employment as an animal handler, pelt handler, abattoir worker, or meat inspector) 2 Brucellosis employment involving work with example employment as a veterinarian, farmer or farm worker, abattoir worker or laboratory worker) page 52 Workers Compensation Regulation 2002 item 3 Hepatitis A employment involving contact with human waste (for example employment as a child care worker, carer of intellectually disabled people, worker in a rural or remote indigenous community, sewage worker or plumber) 4 Hepatitis B and C employment involving contact worker) 5 HIV/AIDS health care worker or laboratory worker who becomes HIV positive after a needlestick injury 6 Leptospirosis employment involving work with example employment as a farmer or farm worker, abattoir worker, forestry worker, hunter, veterinarian or livestock transport operator) or work with animal or human waste (for example employment as a plumber) item