Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to an individual who, at any time during the individual’s employment by the state or a political subdivision of the state as: (1) a member of a fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-1-8); (2) an emergency medical services provider (as defined in IC 16-41-10-1); or (3) a […]
Sec. 10. This chapter does not affect the requirements for determining eligibility for disability benefits provided by the state or a political subdivision of the state except to the extent of determining whether an employee incurred a disability in the line of duty. As added by P.L.62-2006, SEC.1.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “at risk for occupational exposure” means that an individual incurs risk in performing the basic duties of the individual’s employment, including: (1) providing emergency medical treatment in a nonhealth care setting where there is a potential for contact with; (2) working at the scene of an accident, a […]
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “employee” means an individual who: (1) is employed full time by the state or a political subdivision of the state as: (A) a member of a fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-1-8); (B) an emergency medical services provider (as defined in IC 16-41-10-1); (C) a member of […]
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “exposure related cancer” refers to a cancer that is caused by a known carcinogen to which an individual is at risk for occupational exposure. As added by P.L.62-2006, SEC.1.
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “exposure related heart or lung disease” refers to a disease or impairment of the cardiovascular or respiratory system caused by a substance or condition to which an individual is at risk for occupational exposure. As added by P.L.62-2006, SEC.1.
Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, “exposure related Parkinson’s disease” refers to Parkinson’s disease that is caused by a toxin or head trauma: (1) known to increase the risk for the development of Parkinson’s disease; and (2) to which an individual is at risk for occupational exposure. As added by P.L.59-2009, SEC.2.
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “known carcinogen” refers to a substance or agent the exposure to which is recognized by: (1) the International Agency for Research on Cancer; or (2) the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; as creating a high risk for the development of cancer. As added by P.L.62-2006, SEC.1.
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “political subdivision” means a county, township, town, city, separate municipal corporation, special taxing district, or public school corporation. As added by P.L.62-2006, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2016, SEC.3.
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “substance or condition that adversely affects an individual’s cardiovascular, neurological, or respiratory system” refers to a substance or condition the exposure to which is recognized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as creating a high risk for the development of heart, lung, or Parkinson’s disease. […]
Sec. 9. (a) An employee or former employee who: (1) is diagnosed with an exposure related cancer, exposure related heart or lung disease, or exposure related Parkinson’s disease that: (A) requires medical treatment; or (B) results in total or partial disability; and (2) at the time of the diagnosis: (A) is actively employed; or (B) […]
