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3. In Schedule 1 to the principal Scheme (diseases and occupations to which in addition to pneumoconiosis and byssinosis, this scheme applies), for paragraph 8 substitute—
“8. Primary carcinoma of the lung where there is accompanying evidence of asbestosis. | (a)The working or handling of asbestos or any admixture of asbestos; or (b)the manufacture or repair of asbestos textiles or other articles containing or composed of asbestos; or (c)the cleaning of any machinery or plant used in any of the foregoing operations and of any chambers, fixtures and appliances for the collection of asbestos dust; or (d)substantial exposure to the dust arising from any of the foregoing operations. |
8A. Primary carcinoma of the lung. | Exposure to asbestos for a period of, or periods which amount in aggregate to, five years or more in the course of— (a) the manufacture of asbestos textiles; or (b) the manufacture of gas masks; or (c) spraying asbestos; or (d) asbestos insulation work; or (e) applying or removing materials containing asbestos in the course of shipbuilding. |
8B. Unilateral or bilateral diffuse pleural thickening with obliteration of the costophrenic angle. | (a)The working or handling of asbestos or any admixture of asbestos; or (b)the manufacture or repair of asbestos textiles or other articles containing or composed of asbestos; or (c)the cleaning of any machinery or plant used in any of the foregoing operations and of any chambers, fixtures and appliances for the collection of asbestos dust; or (d)substantial exposure to the dust arising from any of the foregoing operations.”. |
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