SCHEDULE 2Classes of Harm

Regulation 2

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.