§ 28-34-1 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 28-34-1

   § 28-34-1  Definitions. – Whenever used in this chapter:

   (1) "Disability" means the state of being disabled fromearning full wages at the work at which the employee was last employed;

   (2) "Disablement" means the event of becoming disabled asdefined in subdivision (1) of this section;

   (3) "Occupational disease" means a disease which is due tocauses and conditions which are characteristic of and peculiar to a particulartrade, occupation, process, or employment.