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Compliance Assistance Quick Start: Health Care Industry

Reducing bloodborne pathogens exposure in dentistry: an update

Infection Control in Dental Settings

Medical & Dental Offices - A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards [238 KB PDF*, 2 pages].

Standards
Standards

Enforcement
Enforcement
Hazard Recognition,
Control and Prevention

Hazard Recognition

Other Resources
Other Resources

Dental professionals may be at risk for exposure to numerous workplace hazards. These hazards include, but are not limited to, the spectrum of bloodborne pathogens, pharmaceuticals and other chemical agents, human factors, ergonomic hazards, noise, vibration, and workplace violence.

There are currently no specific Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards for dentistry. However, exposure to numerous biological, chemical, environmental, physical, and psychological workplace hazards that may apply to dentistry are addressed in specific standards for the general industry.

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