escaping steam can cause burns.
examples of autoclave associated injuries:
1.You may not be able to see steam escaping from autoclave. Use caution to avoid burns
2.Sudden changes in pressure, such as opening autoclave, may cause superheated liquids to change from a liquid to change from a liquid to a gas violently and boil over. Use caution when removing these items.
3.Touching the sides of the hot autoclave may cause a burn.
4.Condensation on the load may splash user and cause a burn.