Which regulation will be followed to determine the cause of an employee's fall while transporting contaminated instruments?

In the context of determining the cause of an employee's fall while transporting contaminated instruments, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is the relevant regulation. RIDDOR mandates that certain work-related injuries, incidents, and near misses are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This includes accidents that lead to injuries like falls, especially when they occur in a healthcare setting involving potentially hazardous materials.

When an incident such as a fall occurs, RIDDOR helps to identify not only the direct cause of the incident but also to recognize trends or persistent issues that could compromise safety in the workplace. By following RIDDOR, the organization can ensure that appropriate investigations are conducted, necessary preventive measures are put in place, and health and safety standards are improved.

The other choices, while related to health and safety in a dental or healthcare context, do not specifically apply to the regulatory framework for reporting and investigating workplace accidents. COSHH focuses on controlling substances hazardous to health, HTM 01-05 deals with the prevention and control of infection, and HTM 07-01 concerns the management of medical devices. Each of these has its own importance but does not specifically govern the reporting of such an incident