November 11, 2014
The growing field of dental hygiene is an exciting opportunity for anyone who loves working with people. As a dental hygienist, you are literally putting great smiles on people’s faces. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Dental Hygienists.
OSHA Required Training
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA)
Back Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Back Safety Training Resources (free):
Hand Hygiene
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand Hygiene Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
HIPAA
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable HIPAA Training Resources (free):
Eye Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):
Patient Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Patient Safety Training Resources (free):
Workplace Violence
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Workplace Violence Training Resources (free):
CPR & AED
Training Frequency
Annually