OSHA Refresher

This California OSHA Renewal Training course of 1.5 Hrs. In length is designed to update and reinforce participants’ knowledge of workplace safety standards in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and California-specific requirements (Cal/OSHA). The course provides a comprehensive review of essential safety protocols to ensure continued compliance in healthcare and dental settings. Topics include updates to OSHA standards, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, infection control, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency preparedness, ergonomics, workplace hazard recognition, and reporting procedures. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a safe and compliant work environment through proper application of safety guidelines and risk prevention strategies. Upon completion, attendees will demonstrate renewed competency in OSHA regulations and best practices for workplace safety, supporting ongoing compliance and professional responsibility in clinical and healthcare environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain key Cal/OSHA workplace posting requirements.
• Identify major OSHA safety standards for dental offices, including bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, heat illness prevention, emergency action planning, and required annual trainings.
• Demonstrate correct infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) practices.
• Apply documentation and recordkeeping practices that support OSHA compliance and help prevent violations.
• Evaluate a dental practice for compliance risks involving biological, chemical, and environmental hazards, and recommend corrective actions.