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Hazardous Chemicals
Hazard Communication Program
Dental Office Waste Management
Waste Disposal
Hazardous Chemicals 2
100
Can cause a physical or health hazard
How is a hazardous chemical defined?
100
Requires employers to inform employees about the identity of hazards and chemicals in the workplace
What is the "Employee Right to Know" law?
100
Sharps, blades
What is an example of regulated waste?
100
EPA
What is the agency that enforces disposal of regulated waste?
100
Material Safety Data Sheet
What does MSDS stand for?
200
Inhalation, skin contact, indigestion
What is 3 primary methods methods of chemical exposure?
200
Employee right to know law
What is another name for the hazard communication standard?
200
Anything with potentially infectious material
What must be labeled with a biohazard symbol?
200
Dentist
Who is responsible for proper packaging, labeling, transporting, and ultimate disposal of waste generated in a dental office?
200
A cool, dry, dark area
Where should chemicals be stored?
300
Liver disease, brain disorders, cancer, infertility
What are some side effects of chronic toxicity?
300
Staff training, handling and safety measures, response to emergency
What does the written program provide?
300
Closeable, leak proof, puncture-resistant container
What is the correct type of container OSHA requires for sharps to be disposed?
300
According to state law
How should containers be labeled?
300
Chronic- Repeat exposure, lower levels over a long period of time Acute- High levels over a short amount of time
What is the difference between chronic and acute exposure?
400
PPE
How can you avoid exposure to chemicals?
400
List of all products used containing chemicals
What is a chemical inventory?
400
Immerse in glutaraldehyde for 30 min
What is the proper way to clean an extracted tooth containing amalgam?
400
Until it is rendered nonhazardous or is destroyed
How long is the dentist responsible for waste?
400
Mercury spill kit
What should be available in offices in which amalgam is used?
500
OSHA
What is the agency that requires eyewash stations to be inspected monthly?
500
Tobacco products, wood products, food, drugs, cosmetics, alcohol
What products are exempt from labeling requirements?
500
High silver content
Why is fixer considered toxic?
500
Hire a reputable disposal service
What is the most effective way to dispose of waste?
500
Absorbing powder, sponges, and a disposal bag
What should a mercury spill kit consist of?