regulatory and advisory agencies / waste management

who is OSAP

organization for safety, asepsis, and prevention

primary role of EPA in dentistry

ensures safety and effectiveness of disinfectants

primary role of NIH

investigates ways to prevent diseases

which employees must receive training for hazardous communication program

any employee that may be exposed to a hazardous chemical

primary methods of chemical exposure

inhalation, direct contact, indirect contact

difference between acute and chronic chemical toxicity

acute happens right away where chronic slowly happens over time

precautions when working with mercury

well ventilated space

avoid skin contact

avoid inhaling

how should chemicals be stored

in a cool dry and dark place

how are chemicals determined to be hazardous

if the properties contain any hazardous material that are a risk to human and the environment

which waste must be labeled with the biohazard label

any infectious waste may be labeled

what type of waste are extracted teeth

infectious waste

what is considered a secondary container

any vessel used to hold a chemical after being removed from original packaging

requirements for sharps container

heavy made plastic, leak proof, and a puncture resistant lid

best method to store scrap amalgam

tightly sealed leak proof and corrosion resistant container