Presumption to be drawn from refusal to submit to hearing examination

In force

(1)

This section applies to a worker with a claim for which no compensation is payable because of section 64.

(2)

If the worker fails to allow themself to be examined as required under the worker’s personal injury plan, or obstructs the examination, it is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary that the worker has no hearing loss because of boilermakers deafness.

Research tools for this sectionSubscription

Cited by Analyse Interrogate History Equivalents

The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.

65 Presumption to be drawn from refusal to submit to hearing examination