Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls Staff must assess annually the effectiveness of the practice's safety procedures and devices and consider safety sharps. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Hepatitis B Vaccination: Requirement and Recommendations Overview of requirement and related CDC recommendations. Cal/OSHA requires employers to offer certain employees the hepatitis B vaccination series and post-vaccination testing. View resource Hepatitis B Vaccination: Requirement and Recommendations
Housekeeping Schedule Customize form to comply with Cal/OSHA and a Dental Board requirement to have a written protocol for operatory cleanliness. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Reviewed Sept 2015. View resource Housekeeping Schedule
Exposure Control Plan Customize sample plan to describe how your practice limits employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Exposure Control Plan
Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation Use this form to document an employee’s informed refusal of a medical evaluation following exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Dental practices must have a copy of this regulation to provide to employees upon request. Updated Jan 2018, last reviewed Aug 2021. View resource Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol A checklist of actions a dental practice must take after an employee is exposed to blood or OPIM. Updated Sept 2015, last reviewed Aug 2021 View resource Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol
Who's That Inspector? Information to help manage situations where individuals present at a dental practice to conduct an inspection. View resource Who's That Inspector?
Required Postings in a Dental Office Lists posters required at dental offices and required pamphlets. Poster sets are distributed to practice owners biennially. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Feb 2021. View resource Required Postings in a Dental Office
Regulated Dental Office Wastes and Wastewater FAQ FAQ describes types of dental regulated wastes and rules for its management and disposal. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated January 2022 View resource Regulated Dental Office Wastes and Wastewater FAQ
Proposition 65 Notices & FAQ A zip file with Proposition 65 warning notices in 16 languages and two FAQs. Businesses with ten or more employees post or provide the notices as required. Updated March 2019. View resource Proposition 65 Notices & FAQ
Medical Waste Management and Disposal Plan Use sample plan to describe the practice’s medical waste management and disposal procedures as required by state law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated May 2015. View resource Medical Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan Use sample plan to describe how to manage and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state laws. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Feb 2016. View resource Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Tips for Negotiating Service Provider Contracts Best practices for working with outside vendors for your business. Dentists should analyze contracts closely during the negotiation process to make sure they know exactly what they are committing to. View resource Tips for Negotiating Service Provider Contracts
Sales and Use Tax An overview of the sales and use tax dental practices are required to collect and pay. View resource Sales and Use Tax
Movie and Music Licenses Q&A U.S. copyright laws allow owners of movies, television shows, and music to collect performance license fees from individuals and entities, such as dental practices, for public performances of the movies, television shows, and music. View resource Movie and Music Licenses Q&A
Best Defense Against Disability Lawsuits An overview of dental practice responsibilities under Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability laws. View resource Best Defense Against Disability Lawsuits
Waste Management Training for Dental Practices Employers who generate medical and hazardous waste must provide training to employees on appropriate management and disposal of the wastes. This checklist has the essential training elements. View resource Waste Management Training for Dental Practices
Waste Management In a Dental Practice (PowerPoint) Use this to train staff on waste management regulations and on how the dental practice manages its regulated waste. View resource Waste Management In a Dental Practice (PowerPoint)
Radiation Warning Sign The State of California requires in rooms where X-ray equipment is used posting a sign (that may include the radiation symbol) stating: CAUTION X-RAYS. This sample sign may be used. View resource Radiation Warning Sign
Radiation Safety Instructions These instructions should be provided to employees and must be available when a dental practice is inspected by the Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch. View resource Radiation Safety Instructions
Radiation Safety FAQ FAQ on x-ray machine registration and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Nov 2018. View resource Radiation Safety FAQ
Radiation Personnel Monitors (Dosimeters) Explains requirement to have records of occupational exposure and whether dosimeters must be worn at all times. Includes a vendor list. View resource Radiation Personnel Monitors (Dosimeters)
Pregnancy Declaration for Radiation Safety A form to document employee’s voluntary declaration of pregnancy and that employee has been informed of facts on occupational radiation exposure and other information. View resource Pregnancy Declaration for Radiation Safety
Household Hazardous Waste and Small Quantity Generator Programs by County A list of county programs which allow small businesses to drop-off by appointment their hazardous and universal waste. View resource Household Hazardous Waste and Small Quantity Generator Programs by County