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.