Significant Occupational Exposure definition

Significant Occupational Exposure means employment for a cumulative period of at least five (5) years with a minimum of two (2) years prior to December 31, 1982, in an industry and an occupation in which the claimant (a) handled raw asbestos fibers on a regular basis, (b) fabricated asbestos-containing products so that the claimant in the fabrication process was exposed on a regular basis to raw asbestos fibers, (c) altered, repaired or otherwise worked with an asbestos-containing product such that the claimant was exposed on a regular basis to asbestos fibers, or (d) was employed in an industry and occupation such that the claimant worked on a regular basis in close proximity to workers engaged in the activities described in (a), (b), and/or (c).

Significant Occupational Exposure means employment for a cumulative period of at least five (5) years with a minimum of two (2) years prior to December 31, 1982, in an industry and an occupation in which the claimant (i) handled respirable crystalline silica on a regular basis or engaged on a regular basis in sandblasting or sandblasting operations as a sandblaster’s helper, pot tender, or laborer specifically cleaning up from the sandblasting process, in such a manner that it was likely to result in the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica; (ii) fabricated silica-containing products so that the claimant in the fabrication process was exposed on a regular basis to respirable crystalline silica in a manner likely to result in the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica; (iii) altered, repaired, or otherwise worked with a silica-containing product such that the claimant was exposed on a regular basis to respirable crystalline silica in a manner likely to result in the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica; or (iv) was employed in an industry and occupation such that the claimant worked on a regular basis in close proximity to workers engaged in the activities described in (i), (ii), and/or (iii), above in a manner which caused the claimant to be exposed on a regular basis to respirable crystalline silica and in a manner likely to result in the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica.

Significant Occupational Exposure is defined in Section 5.7(b)(2) below. Disease Level Scheduled Value Medical/Exposure Criteria Other Cancer (Level III) $3,900 (1) Diagnosis of a primary colo-rectal, laryngeal, esophageal, pharyngeal, or stomach cancer, plus evidence of an underlying Bilateral Asbestos-Related Nonmalignant Disease,5 (2) six months Hercules Exposure prior to December 31, 1986, (3) Significant Occupational Exposure to asbestos, and (4) supporting medical documentation establishing asbestos exposure as a contributing factor in causing the other cancer in question. Severe Asbestosis (Level II) $6,500 (1) Diagnosis of asbestosis with ILO of 2/1 or greater or asbestosis determined by pathological evidence of asbestos, plus (a) TLC less than or equal to 65%, or (b) FVC less than or equal to 65% and FEV1/FVC ratio greater than 65%, (2) six months Hercules Exposure prior to December 31, 1986, (3) Significant Occupational Exposure to asbestos, and (4) supporting medical documentation establishing asbestos exposure as a contributing factor in 5 Evidence of “Bilateral Asbestos-Related Nonmalignant Disease,” for purposes of meeting the criteria for establishing Disease Levels I and III means either (i) a chest X-ray read by a qualified B reader of 1/0 or higher on the ILO scale or (ii)(x) a chest X-ray read by a qualified B reader or other Qualified Physician, (y) a CT scan read by a Qualified Physician, or (z) pathology, in each case showing either bilateral interstitial fibrosis, bilateral pleural plaques, bilateral pleural thickening, or bilateral pleural calcification. Evidence submitted to demonstrate (i) or (ii) above must be in the form of a written report stating the results (e.g., in ILO report, written radiology report or a pathology report). Solely for asbestos claims filed against Hercules or another defendant in the tort system prior to the Petition Date, if an ILO reading is not available, either (i) a chest X-ray or a CT scan read by a Qualified Physician, or (ii) pathology, in each case showing bilateral interstitial fibrosis, bilateral pleural plaques, bilateral pleural thickening, or bilateral pleural calcification consistent with or compatible with a diagnosis of asbestos-related disease, shall be evidence of a Bilateral Asbestos-Related Nonmalignant Disease for purposes of meeting the presumptive medical requirements of Disease Levels I and III. Pathological proof of asbestosis may be based on the pathological grading system for asbestosis described in the Special ...

Examples of Significant Occupational Exposure in a sentence

• If the duration of the injured party’s CE Exposure is not sufficient to meet the other exposure criteria (Significant Occupational Exposure or cumulative occupational exposure) for the Disease Level in question, please provide information regarding other asbestos exposure to satisfy the applicable exposure criteria.

• See Section 5.7(b)(2) of the TDP for the required showing of Significant Occupational Exposure.

• Unit Employees have the right to review their own personnel file(s) maintained in Human Resources, their Department, and/or maintained by their supervisor.

• If the Disease Level that the claimant seeks to qualify for requires Significant Occupational Exposure or other cumulative occupational asbestos exposure, please complete this Part 6.

• Severe Asbestosis (Level IV) $42,500 (1) Diagnosis of asbestosis with ILO of 2/1 or greater, or asbestosis determined by pathological evidence of asbestos, plus (a) TLC less than 65%, or (b) FVC less than 65% and FEV1/FVC ratio greater than 65%, (2) six months AWI Exposure prior to December 31, 1982, (3) Significant Occupational Exposure to asbestos, and (4) supporting medical documentation establishing asbestos exposure as a contributing factor in causing the pulmonary disease in question.

• To qualify for certain Disease Levels, the claimant must demonstrate Significant Occupational Exposure to asbestos or other cumulative occupational asbestos exposure.

• If the duration of the injured party’s Debtor Exposure is not sufficient to meet the other exposure criteria (Significant Occupational Exposure if required for the Disease Level in question), please provide information regarding other asbestos exposure to satisfy the applicable exposure criteria.

• According to sweep rate characteristics, Figure S3 of the Supporting Information, the ion incorporation did not occur to the same extent as the thinner (≈60 nm) concluding it is a bulk-limited diffusion pro- cess rather than surface.In conclusion under humid conditions the switching event happens at the top electrode–SrTiO3 contact, which can be caused by the relatively lower crystalline quality as com- pared to the bottom interface.

• Submission of Materials to Mediator At least five (5) business days prior to the mediation conference, the claimant and the Plan Trust shall each submit to the mediator a detailed written submission consisting of a confidential statement outlining the claimant's medical condition, Congoleum Exposure or Significant Occupational Exposure, as defined by the TDP and each party's position on overall claim value.

• If the claim is for a Disease Level for which Significant Occupational Exposure or five years cumulative occupational exposure is required, but the Injured Party’s exposure to asbestos for which Lummus is legally responsible does not satisfy the applicable requirements, subpart B must also be completed.