Dental OSHA Compliance Checklist: Workplace Safety & Hazard Control

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Hazard Communication

1 of 10

Ensuring proper labeling of chemicals, SDS availability, and employee training on hazardous materials.

Summary of Chemical Hazards Present

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Current Versions

Number of Employees Trained on Hazard Communication

Date of Last Hazard Communication Training

SDS Availability (Electronic/Print/Both)

Chemicals Requiring Specific Hazard Warnings

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2 of 10

Verification of appropriate PPE usage (gloves, masks, eyewear, gowns) for all procedures.

Gloves: Type and Size Adequacy?

Number of Masks Available

Mask Type (Level of Protection)

Photo Evidence of PPE Usage (Optional)

Eyewear: Adequate Protection?

Number of Gowns Available

Infection Control & Sterilization

3 of 10

Checking sterilization procedures, instrument reprocessing, and surface disinfection protocols.

Autoclave Cycle Temperature (°C)

Autoclave Cycle Pressure (psi)

Last Autoclave Maintenance Date

Disinfectant Type Used

Instruments Reprocessed Today:

Notes on Instrument Reprocessing (e.g., discrepancies, unusual findings)

Surface Disinfection Frequency

Surface Disinfection Last Performed

Chemical Safety

4 of 10

Assessment of proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals used in the dental practice.

Quantity of Nitrous Oxide in Cylinder (liters)

Date of last Chemical Inventory Check

Description of Chemical Storage Practices

SDS for Amalgam Separator Chemicals (PDF)

Chemical Spill Kit Location

Last Inspection Date for Chemical Storage Cabinets

Electrical Safety

5 of 10

Inspection of electrical equipment, cords, and outlets to prevent shocks and fire hazards.

Outlet Voltage (Volts)

Extension Cord Ampere Rating (Amps)

Cord Condition (Damaged/Good)

Grounding Plug Condition (Intact/Missing)

Last Equipment Inspection Date

Notes on Electrical Equipment Condition

Universal Waste Management

6 of 10

Proper disposal of sharps, amalgam waste, and other regulated waste.

Sharps Container Volume (Gallons)

Last Sharps Container Replacement Date

Estimated Sharps Waste Generated per Month (Units)

Amalgam Waste Segregation Method

If 'Other' for Amalgam Waste Segregation, Please Specify:

Used for Contaminated Materials (e.g. gauze, gloves) Disposal?

If 'Other' for Biohazard Disposal, Please Specify:

Emergency Procedures

7 of 10

Review of emergency plans, evacuation routes, and first aid supplies.

Last Emergency Drill Date

Scheduled Next Drill Time

Emergency Contact List (including phone numbers)

Primary Evacuation Route

Number of Employees Trained in First Aid/CPR

Emergency Situations Covered in Drill (select all that apply)

Location of First Aid Kit

Compressed Gas Cylinders

8 of 10

Verification of secure storage and proper handling of compressed gas cylinders.

Cylinder Storage Area

Distance from Walls (inches)

Distance from Aisles (inches)

Cylinder Securing Method

Cylinder Cap Present?

Last Inspection Date

Notes / Corrective Actions

Recordkeeping & Training

9 of 10

Maintaining records of inspections, training, and employee competency assessments.

Last OSHA Compliance Training Date

Number of Employees Trained on Hazard Communication

Topics Covered in OSHA Training (check all that apply)

Copy of Employee Training Records

Date of Last Safety Inspection

Summary of Findings from Last Safety Inspection

Signature of Person Responsible for Safety Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

10 of 10

Reviewing and updating the plan to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Exposure Control Plan Last Review Date

Summary of Exposure Risk Assessment Findings

Employee Training Topics Covered (Check all that apply)

Number of Employees Trained on Exposure Control Plan

Date of Last Employee Hepatitis B Vaccination Training (or waiver)

Employee Hepatitis B Vaccination Status (Practice-wide)

Description of Engineering Controls in Place (e.g., sharps containers, autoclaves)

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