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Occupational exposure management (including sharps) Practi

WebCarry out a risk assessment following the principles of a COSHH assessment. Put together a written policy and procedures for management of occupational exposure, including …

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Hand hygiene Practice Support Manual

WebHand hygiene. Hands are the most common way by which microorganisms are spread, therefore good hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infection. Hand …

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Health clearance and immunisation Practice Support Manual

WebUnder the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 [] and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 [] employers are required to protect …

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Health and safety – infection control Practice Support Man

WebHealth Clearance and Immunisation Policy Aug 2021 template. Infection Control Policy Dec 2012 template. Infection Control for Domiciliary Visits Policy April 2024 template. …

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Hazardous substances (COSHH) Practice Support Manual

WebThe Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended 2004) (COSHH) [1,2] require employers to undertake an assessment of and control any …

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Infection control in dental practice Practice Support Manu

WebIn dental practice, where the main sources of infective organisms are blood and saliva, infection control encompasses a range of activities, including hand hygiene, …

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Health and Safety – Infection Control Practice Support Man

WebInfection control is a fundamental aspect of Health and Safety management within a healthcare environment. Consequently, this Infection Control topic is included separately …

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First aid Practice Support Manual

WebUnder the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 [], an employer has a duty to ‘provide or ensure that there is adequate first-aid provision for their employees if they are …

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About Practice Support Manual

WebAbout. The Practice Support Manual (PSM) brings together information that is relevant to dental practice from current legislation, professional regulations, guidelines and expert …

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Five steps to a health and safety risk assessment Practice

WebA Health & Safety Risk Assessment template is provided. Alternatively, refer to the Health and Safety Executive [] or Public Health Scotland – Healthy Working Lives [] for …

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Templates Practice Support Manual

WebTemplates. To facilitate implementation of the Practice Support Manual (PSM), example documents and forms that you can adapt for use in your own dental practice are …

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Legionella control scheme and management Practice Support

WebTreating the water to kill legionella or limit its growth (e.g. use of a biocide in DUWLs and DCUs as recommended by the manufacturer) This is documented in the written control …

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Disinfection of impressions and appliances before dispatch

WebUnder the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 [], the responsibility for cleaning and disinfecting impressions and appliances before sending them to the …

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Legionella risk assessment Practice Support Manual

WebThe risk assessment should identify and assess the risk of exposure to legionella bacteria from work activities and water systems and specify any precautionary measures needed …

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Hazard pictograms (symbols) Practice Support Manual

WebUnder the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations [] new international hazard pictograms came into effect in 2009 replacing the European symbols (see …

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COSHH risk assessment Practice Support Manual

WebIn order to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 [ 1 ], you must undertake an assessment and control any substance that might present a …

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Display screen equipment Practice Support Manual

WebThe Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002) [1,2] place specific duties on employers with regard to staff who use display screen …

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Health Clearance for Dental Practice Staff Practice Suppor

WebInformation on health clearance for dental practice staff has been updated to reflect the recategorisation of Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs) by the UK Advisory Panel for …

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RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurr

WebThe Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) [] require employers and others in control of work premises to report and record accidents …

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