November 11, 2014
Dental Hygiene Safety Training
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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.
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change.
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
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.
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
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.
Annually
Hand Hygiene
Annually
Ergonomics
Annually
HIPAA
Annually
Eye Safety
Annually
Patient Safety
Annually
Workplace Violence
Annually
CPR & AED
Annually