Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 20
Character Range: 44535–45988

20      There is a severe functional impact on activities involving spinal function.

            (1) The person has severe difficulty with at least one of the following:

                 (a) looking upwards to perform any overhead activities; or

                 (b) either turning their head, or bending their neck at all, without moving their trunk; or

                 (c) bending forward to hip height; or

                  Example: the person cannot bend forward to wipe a table or pick up a light object weighing less than 1kg from hip height.

                 (d)  remaining seated for at least 10 minutes.

                 Example: the person frequently changes positions between sitting and standing or frequently shifts weight in a chair when seated.

                 Note: this impairment rating level includes a person who requires assistance to:

                   (a)      move around in, or transfer to and from a wheelchair; or

                   Example: the person needs personal care assistance to use a toilet;

                   (b)      move around using walking aids such as a quad stick, crutches or walking frame and the person requires assistance from another person to walk on some surfaces and cannot move independently around a workplace or training facility, even when using a walking aid.

                   Example: the person is at significant risk of, or has frequent falls due to balance or other issues.