Which regulation is concerned with the consequences following an autoclave explosion?

The regulation specifically concerned with the consequences following an autoclave explosion is RIDDOR, which stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. This regulation requires employers to report certain incidents, including work-related injuries and dangerous occurrences, to ensure that appropriate actions are taken to prevent future occurrences.

In the context of an autoclave explosion, RIDDOR mandates that any such incident that results in injury or poses a risk to staff or patients must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This is crucial for maintaining workplace safety and improving the overall standards of health and safety management in dental practices.

The other regulations mentioned, while significant in their own right, don't specifically address the consequences of an autoclave explosion. For example, COSHH focuses on the control of hazardous substances, HTM 01-05 pertains to the management and decontamination of dental equipment, and IR(ME)R deals with the use of ionizing radiation in medical settings. Each of these plays a role in safety and compliance, but RIDDOR is the one that directly relates to the reporting and investigation of dangerous incidents such as an explosion.