SCHEDULE 2Classes of Harm
Class I1
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.
Class II2
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.
Class III3
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.
Class IV4
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.