The 29 Hazards- HHSRS

Councils use the following assessment to determine risk in private rented properties. There are 29 Hazzards which are:

(A)  Physiological Requirements

(B)  Psychological Requirements

(C )Protection against Infection

(D) Protection against Accidents

Hygrothermal Conditions


Damp and mould growth

Excess cold

Excess heat

 

Pollutants (non-microbial)

Asbestos (and MMF)

Biocides

Carbon Monoxide and fuel combustion products

Lead

Radiation

Uncombusted fuel gas

Volatile Organic Compounds

 

Space, Security, Light and Noise

Crowding and space

Entry by intruders

Lighting

Noise

 

Hygiene, Sanitation and Water Supply

Domestic hygiene, Pests and Refuse

Food safety

Personal hygiene, Sanitation and Drainage

Water supply

 

Falls associated with baths etc

Falling on level surfaces etc

Falling on stairs etc

Falling between levels

Electric Shocks, Fires, Burns and Scalds

Electrical hazards

Fire

Flames, hot surfaces etc

Collisions, Cuts and Strains

Collision and entrapment

Explosions

Position and operability of amenities etc

Structural collapse and falling elements 

Each Hazard in turn must be assessed on the level of risk to the tenant known as harm outcomes these are define in 4 catagories which are:

Class I 

This Class covers the most extreme harm outcomes including:

Class II

This Class covers severe harm outcomes, including:

Class III

This Class covers serious harm outcomes, including:

Class IV

Includes moderate harm outcomes which are still significant enough to warrant medical attention. Examples are:

Death from any cause; Lung cancer; Mesothelioma and other malignant lung tumours; Permanent paralysis below the neck; Regular severe pneumonia; Permanent loss of consciousness; 80% burn injuries.

Cardio-respiratory disease; Asthma; Non-malignant respiratory diseases; Lead poisoning; Anaphylactic shock; Crytosporidiosis; Legionnaires disease; Myocardial infarction; Mild stroke; Chronic confusion; Regular severe fever; Loss of a hand or foot; Serious fractures; Serious burns; Loss of consciousness for days.

Eye disorders; Rhinitis; Hypertension; Sleep disturbance; Neuro-pyschological impairment; Sick building syndrome; Regular and persistent dermatitis, including contact dermatitis; Allergy; Gastro-enteritis; Diarrhoea; Vomiting; Chronic severe stress; Mild heart attack; Malignant but treatable skin cancer; Loss of a finger; Fractured skull and severe concussion; Serious puncture wounds to head or body; Severe burns to hands; Serious strain or sprain injuries; Regular and severe migraine.

Pleural plaques; Occasional severe discomfort; Benign tumours; Occasional mild pneumonia; Broken finger; Slight concussion; Moderate cuts to face or body; Severe bruising to body; Regular serious coughs or colds.

 





 

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