Health And Saftey Flashcards
Which act is concerned with the disposal of special waste?
Environmental protection act
What does RIDDOR stand for
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of substance hazardous to health
What is COSHH regulations concerned with?
The risk assessment of chemicals
List 3 substances covered by COSHH commonly found in a dental practice?
Acid etch
Alcohol spray
Mercury
List three stages of a risk assessment?
Identify the risk
Identify who is at risk
How to avoid or minimize risk
What does the abbreviation RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
Which Scottish agency is responsible for the regulations concerning the disposal of special waste?
Scottish
Environment
Protection
Agency
How should acid etch be stored and handled
Stored: in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
Handled: with care and wearing correct PPE
Who does the health and safety at work act apply to?
Hospital departments
Community clinics
Practices with 5 or more employees
3 hazards associated with working within a dental practice?
Radiation
Blood
Mercury
Hazard associated with etch?
Corrosive
Irritants
Harmful
Hazard associated with mercury?
Toxic
Harmful to the environment
