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Regulation 2
1. A Class I harm is such extreme harm as is reasonably foreseeable as a result of the hazard in question, including—
(a)death from any cause;
(b)lung cancer;
(c)mesothelioma and other malignant tumours;
(d)permanent paralysis below the neck;
(e)regular severe pneumonia;
(f)permanent loss of consciousness;
(g)80% burn injuries.
2. A Class II harm is such severe harm as is reasonably foreseeable as a result of the hazard in question, including—
(a)cardio-respiratory disease;
(b)asthma;
(c)non-malignant respiratory diseases;
(d)lead poisoning;
(e)anaphylactic shock;
(f)cryptosporidiosis;
(g)legionnaires disease;
(h)myocardial infarction;
(i)mild stroke;
(j)chronic confusion;
(k)regular severe fever;
(l)loss of a hand or foot;
(m)serious fractures;
(n)serious burns;
(o)loss of consciousness for days.
3. A Class III harm is such serious harm as is reasonably foreseeable as a result of the hazard in question, including—
(a)eye disorders;
(b)rhinitis;
(c)hypertension;
(d)sleep disturbance;
(e)neuropsychological impairment;
(f)sick building syndrome;
(g)regular and persistent dermatitis, including contact dermatitis;
(h)allergy;
(i)gastro-enteritis;
(j)diarrhoea;
(k)vomiting;
(l)chronic severe stress;
(m)mild heart attack;
(n)malignant but treatable skin cancer;
(o)loss of a finger;
(p)fractured skull and severe concussion;
(q)serious puncture wounds to head or body;
(r)severe burns to hands;
(s)serious strain or sprain injuries;
(t)regular and severe migraine.
4. A Class IV harm is such moderate harm as is reasonably foreseeable as a result of the hazard in question, including—
(a)pleural plaques;
(b)occasional severe discomfort;
(c)benign tumours;
(d)occasional mild pneumonia;
(e)broken finger;
(f)slight concussion;
(g)moderate cuts to face or body;
(h)severe bruising to body;
(i)regular serious coughs or colds.
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