Enacted in 1970, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace that does not have serious hazards and conforms to all OSHA safety and health standards. OSHA further requires that employers have to try to eliminate or reduce hazards by making changes in working conditions rather than just relying on masks, gloves, or other types of personal protective equipment. Annual training must be completed by the entire dental office team to remain in compliance with this act.
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Sam Barry, DMD
Henry Schein Sales Consultant
"During the 15 years I practiced dentistry, OSHA was an on going source of stress for my office. As a Henry Schein Sales Consultant, I was thrilled to learn that I could become an OSHA trainer/instructor and provide my customers with the type of assistance that I could have benefited from in my own practice."
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