Under Labor Code 3212.1, cancer presumption applies to which group?

• A. Firefighters and public safety officers
• B. Police officers
• C. Teachers
• D. Construction workers

Answer: (A)

Cancer presumption under this Labor Code section is designed for those in high-risk public safety roles. It specifically covers firefighters and public safety officers, recognizing that their line-of-duty exposure to carcinogens makes it more likely that cancer is job-related. When a member of this group is diagnosed with a listed cancer, it is presumed to be work-related for workers’ compensation purposes, shifting the initial burden to the employer to show otherwise. Teachers and construction workers aren’t included in this particular presumption, and while police officers are a public safety group, the statute frames the presumption around firefighters and public safety officers, which is why that broader grouping is the correct reference.