According to data taken from the Department of Labor, dental jobs took 4 of the top 5 spots for “Unhealthiest Jobs” in America in 2017! The reasons for this include: exposure to contaminants, bloodborne pathogens, risk of punctures/cuts, and long periods of sitting (ergonomics). So, needless to say, employee safety and health is a hotter topic than ever in dentistry, and the regulatory bodies are cracking down.
The role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to assure the safety and health of America’s workers. As part of the Department of Labor, OSHA establishes and enforces guidelines and standards to promote worker safety and health, and these standards apply to every workplace in the United States.
Dental office workers are exposed to an array of hazards in the performance of their daily duties, and OSHA has a separate Standard to address every single one.
Due to the hazardous nature of dentistry, OSHA inspections and audits are not uncommon, and neither are the fines. Most inspections stem from current or former employees or even temporary employees who understand their rights (and your obligations) much better than you do. One dentist was fined over $75,000 for one needle-stick injury because the office’s OSHA protocols were out-of-date and poorly implemented. Could your practice afford that fine?
With this in mind, we help dentists protect themselves, their practices, and their patients by streamlining the compliance process and reducing the stress associated with program development, training, and implementation.
On-site OSHA Training
- Including Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Ionizing Radiation, Ergonomics, and Emergency Action Planning
OSHA Program Development
- Policies & Procedures Manuals (tailored to your practice needs)
- Globally Harmonized Systems updates to MSDS Catalogs
- Customized Staff and Training Documentation Forms
Mock Audit Walk-through (get a realistic gauge of your inspection preparedness).
***Package Discounts available for comprehensive OSHA, HIPAA, and CPR Training***