OSHA Compliance Essentials for Dental Healthcare Providers (DHCP) Training

The following OSHA Compliance Essentials for Dental Healthcare Providers (DHCP) Training is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCPs) on comprehensive OSHA compliance requirements and safety protocols specific to dental practice environments to protect themselves, colleagues, and patients while adhering to federal occupational safety and health regulations.

What you will learn:

• OSHA compliance fundamentals

  • Legal authority and key standards for dental settings

  • Inspection procedures and penalties

  • Recordkeeping and reporting requirements

  • Employee rights and access to records

• Infection control and prevention practices

  • Bloodborne pathogens and exposure control

  • Hand hygiene and sterilization protocols

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection

  • Sharps safety and needle handling

  • Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up

• Chemical safety and hazard communication

  • Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

  • Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labeling requirements

  • Safe handling of dental chemicals and disinfectants

• Physical safety and injury prevention

  • Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder prevention

  • Fire safety and emergency action planning

  • Workplace violence recognition and response

  • Safe lifting and body mechanics

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 3 hours; CEU: 3.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of OSHA, CDC, EPA, and NIOSH (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by OSHA, CDC, EPA, NIOSH, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2025 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.