DANB Occupational Safety in Dental Practice 3

Question 1

What is the dental worker's responsibility regarding the one-handed scoop technique for needle recapping?

Accepted Answer

It is an acceptable work practice control when recapping is necessary and a safety device is unavailable, using one hand only

Answer

The one-handed scoop technique is a secondary control used only when engineering controls aren't feasible, eliminating the at-risk hand from the danger zone.

Question 2

What occupational hazard does dental material dust present and how should it be controlled?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation can cause respiratory sensitization, silicosis, or pulmonary disease, requiring local exhaust ventilation and respiratory protection

Answer

Crystalline silica in porcelain can cause silicosis; acrylic dust causes respiratory sensitization; composite dust contains respirable bioactive particles.

Question 3

What must an exposure incident log contain and who is required to maintain one?

Accepted Answer

Required for 11+ employee offices: device type/brand, department, incident description, while protecting employee privacy

Answer

The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act requires the log for 11+ employee offices, with device info, location, and description—retained 5 years.

Question 4

What radiation safety measures protect dental workers during intraoral radiography?

Accepted Answer

Proper collimation, patient lead apron/thyroid collar, 6-foot minimum distance or barrier, and monitoring badge if required

Answer

ALARA principle: collimation, patient shielding, operator positioning at least 6 feet away at 90-135° from beam or behind a barrier, and dosimetry monitoring per state regulations.

Question 5

What workplace violence prevention measures should exist in a dental practice?

Accepted Answer

Written prevention program, employee training on recognition and de-escalation, emergency procedures, and incident reporting

Answer

OSHA recommends comprehensive prevention: hazard assessment, written policies, training, emergency procedures, incident reporting, and post-incident support.

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DANB Occupational Safety in Dental Practice 3