DENTAL OSHA COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST: WORKPLACE SAFETY & HAZARD CONTROL

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--- HAZARD COMMUNICATION ---
[ ] 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) (Electronic, Print, Both)
[ ] Chemicals Requiring Specific Hazard Warnings (Amalgam, Nitrous Oxide, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrogen Peroxide)

--- PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ---
[ ] Gloves: Type and Size Adequacy? (Nitrile, Latex, Appropriate Size, Not Applicable)
[ ] Number of Masks Available
[ ] Mask Type (Level of Protection) (Surgical, N95, Other (Specify))
[ ] Photo Evidence of PPE Usage (Optional)
[ ] Eyewear: Adequate Protection? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Number of Gowns Available

--- INFECTION CONTROL & STERILIZATION ---
[ ] Autoclave Cycle Temperature (°C)
[ ] Autoclave Cycle Pressure (psi)
[ ] Last Autoclave Maintenance Date
[ ] Disinfectant Type Used (Chlorine-Based, Quaternary Ammonium, Hydrogen Peroxide, Other)
[ ] Instruments Reprocessed Today: (Handpieces, Scalers, Curettes, Mirrors, Other)
[ ] Notes on Instrument Reprocessing (e.g., discrepancies, unusual findings)
[ ] Surface Disinfection Frequency (Between Patients, Daily, Weekly)
[ ] Surface Disinfection Last Performed

--- CHEMICAL SAFETY ---
[ ] 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 (Treatment Room 1, Reception Area, Sterilization Room, Lab)
[ ] Last Inspection Date for Chemical Storage Cabinets

--- ELECTRICAL SAFETY ---
[ ] Outlet Voltage (Volts)
[ ] Extension Cord Ampere Rating (Amps)
[ ] Cord Condition (Damaged/Good) (Damaged, Good)
[ ] Grounding Plug Condition (Intact/Missing) (Intact, Missing)
[ ] Last Equipment Inspection Date
[ ] Notes on Electrical Equipment Condition

--- UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Sharps Container Volume (Gallons)
[ ] Last Sharps Container Replacement Date
[ ] Estimated Sharps Waste Generated per Month (Units)
[ ] Amalgam Waste Segregation Method (Separation System, Amalgam Waste Collector, Other - Specify)
[ ] If 'Other' for Amalgam Waste Segregation, Please Specify:
[ ] Used for Contaminated Materials (e.g. gauze, gloves) Disposal? (Red Biohazard Bags, Other - Specify)
[ ] If 'Other' for Biohazard Disposal, Please Specify:

--- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ---
[ ] 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) (Fire, Medical Emergency, Power Outage, Natural Disaster)
[ ] Location of First Aid Kit

--- COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS ---
[ ] Cylinder Storage Area
[ ] Distance from Walls (inches)
[ ] Distance from Aisles (inches)
[ ] Cylinder Securing Method (Chain, Straps, Other)
[ ] Cylinder Cap Present? (Yes, No)
[ ] Last Inspection Date
[ ] Notes / Corrective Actions

--- RECORDKEEPING & TRAINING ---
[ ] Last OSHA Compliance Training Date
[ ] Number of Employees Trained on Hazard Communication
[ ] Topics Covered in OSHA Training (check all that apply) (Hazard Communication, PPE Usage, Infection Control, Emergency Procedures, Bloodborne Pathogens)
[ ] 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 ---
[ ] Exposure Control Plan Last Review Date
[ ] Summary of Exposure Risk Assessment Findings
[ ] Employee Training Topics Covered (Check all that apply) (Standard Precautions, Engineering Controls, Work Practice Controls, Personal Protective Equipment, Exposure Incidents, Hepatitis B Vaccination)
[ ] 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) (All Employees Vaccinated, Some Employees Vaccinated, Some Employees Waived Vaccination)
[ ] Description of Engineering Controls in Place (e.g., sharps containers, autoclaves)

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