ANNUAL OSHA UPDATE & COMPLIANCE: “Employees Right to Know”, For Members of The Dental Team, A Federal Law
CEBroker COURSE TRACKING NUMBER: 20-632074
COST: $35 per participant
CE Credit Units (CEU): 2
This course provides a review and recent updates of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards as they apply to the safe practice of dentistry/dental hygiene. These standards are enforced by the US. Department of Labor under the mandate of the Federal OSH Act of 1970. Completion of this course will satisfy OSHA’s annual continuing education requirement.
After completion of this course, the participants will:
- Become re-acquainted with the mission and history of OSHA
- Gain increase awareness of the four most commonly identified hazards for dental health providers
- Identify the various agencies which support and provide resources to OSHA and profession of dentistry
- Identify the most frequently cited OSHA standards for dental offices and clinics
- Describe three effective methods to monitor sterilization in the dental office
- Learn the recent legal revisions in the OSHA law related to the Hazard Communication Standard
- Describe the purpose of the Global Harmonizing System
- Become empowered with knowledge about their rights in occupational safety ([29 U.S.C. 660(c)]
- Understand the importance to comply with all aspects of OSHA law, including documenting injuries and reporting violations.
Accompanying Course Resources:
PowerPoint Presentation
Participant Assessment
Course/Presentation Evaluation
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Annual OSHA Update for Members of the Dental Team (Tracking ID: 20-632074, 2 CE hours)
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Annual OSHA Update for Members of the Dental Team
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Annual OSHA Update for Members of the Dental Team Assessment
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