Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) Regulations 1985 (SI 1985/967) which prescribe diseases for which industrial injuries benefit is payable.

Regulation 2 amends prescribed disease A11 by adding sensorineural symptoms to the description of the disease and a proviso that both sets of symptoms are caused by vibration and by providing that the prescription shall not cover blanching of the skin or sensorineural symptoms prior to employment in a prescribed occupation. It also amends the description of the occupation involving hand-held chain saws.

Regulation 3 makes transitional provision so that the amendments relating to blanching do not apply to a period of assessment which relates to a claim made, or having effect, before the date these Regulations come into force or to a renewed break-out of a condition for which a claim was made before these Regulations come into force.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business, charities or voluntary bodies.