Health & Safety

Question 0

What two regulations are most important to the dental nurse at work?

Answer 0

Health & Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997 and Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Question 1

What year was the Health and Safety at Work Act out into place?

Answer 1

1974

Question 2

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 2

Being able to identify a potential hazard that may occur

Question 3

What should be noted in a risk assessment?

Answer 3

1. Identify the hazard - eg. chemicals/equipment
2. Identify who may be at risk
3. Evaluate the risk - will it occur only if it’s misused or is the hazard a potential risk with every use?
4. Control the risk - eg. staff training/policies/health monitoring/remove the hazard
5. Record the risk assessment fundings to prove compliance and ensure all staff are full informed
6. Review the assessment process to ensure no injuries occur

Question 4

What regulatory law has put into place to reduce the risk of fire and to ensure people can escape the premise safely is a fire did occur?

Answer 4

Fire Precaution (Workplace) Regulations 1999

Question 5

What is a class A fire?

Answer 5

Caused by ignition of carbon-containing items such as paper, wood and textiles

Question 6

What is a class B fire?

Answer 6

Caused by flammable liquids such as oils, solvents and petrol.

Question 7

What is a class C fire?

Answer 7

Caused by flammable gases such as domestic gas, butane and liquefied petroleum gas.

Question 8

What is a class D fire?

Answer 8

Caused by reactive metals that oxidise in air such as sodium and magnesium.

Question 9

What is a class E fire?

Answer 9

Caused by electrical components and equipment.

Question 10

What is a class F fire?

Answer 10

Caused by liquid fats such as those used in kitchens or restaurants.

Question 11

What is a red fire extinguisher used for?

Answer 11

Can be used on all fires except electrical fires as it is a water based extinguisher.

Question 12

What is the black fire extinguisher used for?

Answer 12

Can be used on all fires and is made up of carbon dioxide.

Question 13

What is a blue fire extinguisher used for?

Answer 13

For use on all fires and it is made up of dry powder

Question 14

What is a cream fire extinguisher used for?

Answer 14

Used to seal surfaces of burning materials such as wood, paper, paint, flammable liquids and electrics

Question 15

What would you record on a COSHH sheet?

Answer 15

• Manufacturer of the substance
• Correct PPE worn to handle the substance
• Any clinical hazardous symbols that apply

Question 16

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 16

Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

Question 17

What year was the Special Waste and Hazardous Waste Regulations brought into place?

Answer 17

2005

Question 18

What categories are different types of waste classified into?

Answer 18

• Non-hazardous waste
• Offensive waste
• Trade Waste
• Hazardous

Question 19

What does IRR stand for?

Answer 19

Ionising Radiation Regulation 1999

Question 20

What does IR(ME)R stand for?

Answer 20

Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000

Question 21

What does IRR 1999 regulate?

Answer 21

This set of regulation is concerned with the safety of the staff in the dental workplace where ionising radiation is used.

Question 22

With regards to IRR what is a legal person?

Answer 22

A designated person who ensures the workplaces full compliance with both sets of regulations - usually the employer.

Question 23

With regards to IRR what does RPA stand for and what do they do?

Answer 23

Radiation Protection Advisor, usually a medical physicist who is appointed in writing by the dental practice and is available to give advice to staff and public safety in relation to both sets of regulations.

Question 24

With regards to IR(ME)R what does RPS stand for and what is this person responsible for?

Answer 24

Radiation protection supervisor which is a designated person within the dental practice who can assess risks and ensure precautions are taken to minimise them - usually a senior dentist.