unit 302 by Lily Boardman

Working with hazardous substances

368737_ — 2023-11-28 15:16:11 UTC

when Working with hazardous substances in a dental practice you should ensure that the right protective equipment is worn one measure that was put in place was COSHH (Control of substances Hazardous to health)

By this measure being put in place it helps prevent hazards from occuring.

working with mercury

368737_ — 2023-12-12 10:13:23 UTC

When working with mercury we need to ensure this is done in a safe way in which you can not cause harm to yourself as if mercury was to spill it can turn into very poisonous vapors that can have serious health effects.

atsdr. (2018). mercury spills. [Online]. . Last Updated: 19/11/2018. Available at: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/dontmesswithmercury/mercury_spills.html [Accessed 12 December 2023].

radiation

368737_ — 2023-12-12 11:19:10 UTC

Dental x-rays are used to take detailed images of parts of the body that are not visible to the naked eye. Xrays are harmful to us as it can cause mutations in our DNA and lead to cancer later in life medical news today.

(27/04/2018). what to know about xrays. [Online]. . Available at: https://www.medicaln [Accessed 12 December 2023].

Working with utilities

368737_ — 2024-01-03 21:46:50 UTC

Working with utilities, gas leaks, electricity and flooding, working in the dental industry these can come up as you are using facilities on a daily basis that could lead to gas leaks or flooding you are also using a lot of electrical items that could be highly at risk of causing harm which is why the GDC and CQC put rules in place with help prevent these from causing harm

Fire safety

368737_ — 2024-01-08 20:45:00 UTC

Fire safety is extremely important with in the dental industry as, In the dental environment such as a practice you are surrounded by many things that can be flammable such as an oxygen tank, Bunsen burners, gauze and much more, you also need to have the knowledge as you are not only responsible for protecting yourself but members of the public too the fire safety act was introduced to help with this.

Working with pressure vessels

368737_ — 2024-01-08 21:04:01 UTC

The term pressure vessel is the general term used by health and safety to describe compressors, autoclaves, and their associated pipe work. These types of equipment can be very dangerous and cause harm to us.

Pressure vessel inspection - dental equipment (no date) DD. Available at: https://www.ddgroup.com/dental-servicing-repairs/pressure-vessel-inspection/#:~:text=The%20term%20’Pressure%20Vessel’%20is,pipe%20work%20and%20safety%20devices. (Accessed: 08 January 2024).

Infection control

368737_ — 2024-01-08 21:21:14 UTC

Infection control is very important within the dental setting especially because in places like this you are more likely to catch life long deseases such hep b and hiv, you are also coming into contact with new unfamiliar individuals with all kinds of different infections and illness that you could be liable to catch,

This is why the GDC and CQC put all the safety standards of ppe in place.

368737_ — 2024-03-19 11:49:19 UTC

In dentistry, some common utilities include dental drills, X-ray machines, dental chairs, and sterilization equipment, when working with them in practice we always need to ensure they are used in the correct way as they can be very hazardous if not.

Fire Safety

368737_ — 2024-03-19 11:49:22 UTC

In the dental environment fire safety is extremely important as you are working with flammable equipment on a daily basis such as oxygen cylinders where if a fire was to break out in practice this could be really dangerous, which is why all practice must have the correct Ppe