Other Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations
Air Contaminants in Dentistry
Tips for reducing employee exposure to air contaminants including formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and nitrous oxide in order not to exceed Cal/OSHA permissible exposure levels.
Air Tank and Compressor Inspection and Permit
An overview of the Cal/OSHA requirements for a dental practice to have an air compressor/tank permit.
Employee Accident Form
Use this form to document employee exposures to bloodborne pathogens, sharps injuries and accidents as required by Cal/OSHA. Updated Aug 2015.
Employee Injury Protocol
Use template to create a Dental Board-required written protocol for the management of injuries. This sample form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015.
Employee Medical Record Form
Use form to record individual employee's workplace injuries, vaccinations, and exposure monitoring. This sample form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015.
Fire & Emergency Action Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe how employees should respond to fires and emergencies at the practice. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Feb 2017.
General Office Safety Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe the general office safety procedures at your practice. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015.
Hazard Communication in the Dental Practice - Training for New Employees (PowerPoint)
Use CDA’s 45-minute PowerPoint presentation to provide the Cal/OSHA-required training on hazardous materials to new dental staff. The training covers hazard identification, protective and first-aid measures and more.
Hazard Communication Pictograms Poster
A poster guide to the pictograms and hazard statements required by the Cal/OSHA Hazard Communication regulation.
Hazard Communication Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe how the practice communicates to employees about workplace hazardous chemicals. Print final plan on a color printer. Updated Oct 2016.
Individual Training Documentation Form
Use this form to document individual employee's annual training on the control of exposures to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015.
Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ
FAQ on infection control, other Cal/OSHA regulations, training, personal protective equipment and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Dec 2018.
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Customize sample plan to describe how the practice complies with safe work practices, communicates with staff and more. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Dec. 2022
Medical Emergency Kit
A dental practice must have a medical emergency kit for their employees as well as their patients. Learn what it should include.
Miscellaneous Cal/OSHA Regulations
An overview of other Cal/OSHA regulations for which dental practices have been cited for violating.
Physical Hazard Risk Assessment
Use this sample form to collect information annually for the dental practice workplace violence prevention plan. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Created May 2024.
Respirator Fit Testing Requirements
Summary of the Cal/OSHA requirements for medical evaluation and fit testing tight-fitting respirators such the N95 and elastomeric respirators.
Safety Inspection Checklist for Dental Facilities
Use this checklist to conduct required safety inspections.
Workplace Violence Incident Log
Use this sample form to document workplace violence incidents as required by law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Created May 2024.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Customize sample plan to describe the steps your dental practice takes to prevent violence at the workplace. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Created May 2024.