Measure Would Make Cardiopulmonary Presumption Conclusive

Arizona firefighters would enjoy a conclusive presumption that cardiopulmonary injuries and illnesses arose from work, under recently introduced legislation. The Copper State currently allows employers the opportunity to rebut the presumption that heart, perivascular and pulmonary injuries occurring within 24 hours of a “known event” are compensable. Firefighters must pass a pre-employment physical showing no signs of cardiopulmonary conditions to qualify for the presumption. The presumption doesn’t apply when there is evidence that a firefighter’s exposure to tobacco...