OSHA Standards/Regulations/Fact Sheets
The OSHA standards and regulations listed below are applicable to all dental practices and facilities. The federal standards are accessible through the links below. If your practice or facility is in an OSHA state plan state, you can access that information through the link below.
Click this link to access the list of state OSHA plan states and their respective information.
The General Duty Clause outlines responsibilities for employers and employees with respect to workplace safety.
This standard applies to all occupational exposures to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
This standard ensures chemical safety in the workplace.
This standard is designed to protect employees from hazardous air contaminants, such as toxic gases, vapors, fumes, and dust that can cause severe health issues or death if inhaled.
This standard requires employers to provide PPE for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields, and barriers for employees who are at risk.