The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific requirements for sharps containers in dental offices under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). These rules are designed to protect dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) from exposure to bloodborne pathogens…
Federal regulations determine if radiation dosimetry monitoring is necessary in a dental office. Dental employers are not required to perform individual personnel dosimetry monitoring unless dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) are likely to receive a radiation dose in excess of 10…
Under 29 CFR 1910.151(c), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that “suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use” where the eyes…
As of July 1, 2024, California employers are required to have a customized written workplace violence prevention (WVP) plan and to provide annual WVP training to their employees. Training must also be conducted when changes to the WVP plan are…
Under the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), dental practices handling protected health information (PHI) are required to conduct a HIPAA security risk analysis. This requirement applies to all covered entities and business associates and is essential for…
In the dental profession, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not require that employees or employers receive CE units or attend outside OSHA courses. The basic premise of OSHA's training requirements, for all employers in the US,…
Chemical cleaners on the market to remove and clean biofilm from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) must be registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA requires regulatory oversight because chemical treatment regimens on the market claiming to control biofilm…
ATTENTION OSHA Review subscribers! It has come to our attention that two of the test answers in the March/April 2025 Training Document are incorrect. The answer to question #7 should be “e”, and the answer to question 9 should be…
As we are in the midst of flu season, dental offices play a crucial role in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses. Given the close-contact nature of dental procedures, implementing infection control measures is essential. One simple yet effective step…
As the COVID-19 is now in an endemic phase, most of Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Non-Emergency Regulation has expired as of February 3, 2025, affecting infection control, workplace safety, and patient care policies. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements remain in effect until…
