Under RIDDOR, what is the purpose?

• A. Regulatory penalties for employers
• B. Reporting certain injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences
• C. Recording patient feedback
• D. Managing infection control

Answer: (B)

RIDDOR is about capturing information on certain work-related injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences so the enforcing authorities can monitor safety trends and take steps to prevent recurrence. In practice, that means any time a staff member experiences a reportable injury, develops a work-related illness, or a dangerous incident occurs, it must be reported to the appropriate authority (usually HSE or the local authority) within the required timescales. This is about data collection and prevention, not penalties, patient feedback, or infection-control management. In a dental setting, it ensures serious incidents are identified and investigated to reduce future risk.