1. CAL/OSHA Regulations and Workplace Safety Standards

• Overview of CAL/OSHA Regulations:
– Understanding CAL/OSHA’s role in ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.
– Review of relevant sections in Title 8, including sections on employee rights, hazard communication, and emergency procedures.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard:
– Specific guidelines for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings.
– Requirements for exposure control plans, including identification of risks, personal protective equipment (PPE), and procedures for              dealing with exposure incidents.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
– Types of PPE required (gloves, masks, eye protection, and gowns).
– Proper donning and doffing techniques to prevent contamination.
– Situations require different PPE types and best practices for PPE maintenance and disposal.

• Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP):
– Instruction on creating and following an IIPP as required by CAL/OSHA, including components such as risk assessment, injury                        reporting, and corrective action plans.
– Procedures for handling workplace injuries and illnesses, emphasizing infection-related incidents.

• Hazard Communication:
– Training on identifying, labeling, and handling hazardous substances commonly used in dental settings.
– Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical safety requirements.