Table 5 Approval standards of asbestos-related diseases in France [34]
Medical diagnosis standards | Asbestos dust exposure standards | Latent duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
Asbestosis | Diagnosis of lung fibrosis with specific radiographic characteristics, irrespective of changes in pulmonary function test findings | 2 years (List of directly related jobs) | Liability period: Up to 35 years after the end of exposure |
Malignant mesothelioma | Histology; if it is insufficient, clinical course and radiological diagnosis | Routine exposure without a minimum period | Up to 40 years after the end of exposure |
Lung cancer | Histology; if it is insufficient, clinical course and radiological diagnosis | 10 year exposure + limited job group (work directly related to an asbestos-containing material(ACM), insulation using ACM, removal of an asbestos-containing insulation material, repair of a building in which asbestos is used, cutting and grinding of a material containing asbestos, shipbuilding and ship repair, manufacturing of an asbestos-containing friction material, maintenance performed with an asbestos-containing equipment) | Up to 40 years after the end of exposure |
Pleural plaque | Calcification or pleural plaque in the pericardium or pleura, confirmed with CT | Routine exposure without a minimum period | Up to 40 years after the end of exposure |