What should be included in a dental office OSHA training?
Cal/OSHA training topics required in a dental office include bloodborne pathogens, hazcom, and injury and illness prevention (general office safety, emergency response, and aerosol transmissible diseases).
What does OSHA do for dental office?
There are currently no specific OSHA standards for dentistry. However, exposure to numerous biological, chemical, environmental, physical, and psychological workplace hazards that may apply to dentistry are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry.
Which standard is most frequently cited by OSHA in dental offices?
In dentistry, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard continues as the number one violation. If your workers are exposed to potentially infectious items you must have a written Exposure Control Plan and review that Plan annually.
Is it an OSHA violation to have a dog in a dental office?
Response: OSHA does not have any specific standards prohibiting the presence of pets in the workplace. We recommend that you contact your State and local health departments to determine if they have any regulations that pertain to your situation.
What is a hazard in a dental practice?
Infections. Musculoskeletal injuries. Radiation. Cuts from dental instruments. Slips, trips and falls.
Do dentists have to wear N95 masks?
Dental personnel must continue to wear N95-equivalent or higher-level respirators during aerosol-generating procedures – CDA. Masks are still required in the dental office.
What is dental PPE?
Saliva can easily splash around during certain dental procedures. For this reason, your dentist and dental hygienist are wearing goggles, protective eyewear with solid side shields, or full-face shields to protect themselves.
What is OSHA training and can I get It free?
Training Requirements in OSHA Standards. Many OSHA standards explicitly require the employer to train employees in the safety and health aspects of their jobs.
What do you learn in OSHA training?
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Where can I find what training is required for OSHA?
Construction Industry Required Courses
Can I get a free OSHA certification?
Even though there are Free OSHA training courses online, you must still be cautious about what training you decide to take. Always keep in mind that OSHA-approved courses are never free and that there will never be a FREE course that results in an OSHA Wallet Card.