Navigating OSHA training requirements can be daunting. This book
outlines the OSHA standards pertinent to dental health care personnel and
details the training necessary to comply with them. It outlines the history of
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, what happens when they visit
your office, and how to select a safety coordinator to keep your staff trained
and your practice plans and documents up to date.
Topics covered include the role of the safety coordinator, what to
expect if OSHA visits your practice, the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard,
infection prevention and control, the Hazard Communication Standard,
respiratory protection, fire and emergency plans, waste management, gas safety,
and ergonomics.