Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 2 Classes of Harm

Class I

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.

Class II

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.

Class III

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.

Class IV

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.