The topics listed below are covered in the Academy of OSHA Safety program. Completion of these three online lessons and tests meets the federal requirements for initial and annual OSHA Safety Training.

Lesson One

1. What is OSHA?
– Hazard Communication Standard
– Bloodorne Pathogen Standard
– Federal vs. state plans
– Topics for dentistry

2. Training Requirements
– 14 Elements of Bloodborne Pathogen Training

3. Citations for Dentistry

Lesson Two

1. Exposure Control Plan
– Hazard Communication Standard
– Bloodorne Pathogen Standard
– Federal vs. state plans
– Topics for dentistry

2. Personal Protective Equipment
– Gloves
– Facemask
– Eyewear
– Clothing

3. Immunizations
– Hepatitis B vaccination
– Other immunizations
– Work restrictions

4. Engineering Controls vs. Work Practice Controls
– Sharps container
– What counts as a “sharp”?
– On-going training

5. Managing an Exposure Incident
– First-aid
– Infection risks
– Referral, documentation, & confidentiality

Lesson Three

1. Hazard Communication Standard

2. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

3. General Duty Clause

4.Fire and Emergency
– Eyewash station
– Fire and emergency plan
– Fire prevention
– Compressed gas cylinders
– First aid
– Electrical safety

5. General Office Safety

6. Waste Management
– General vs. Hazardous vs. Medical

7. Ergonomics
– Risk factors
– Resources

8. Documentation
– Manuals
– Forms
– Injury logs

9. Preparing for an Inspection
– Mock inspection checklist
– Written plans
– Employee training