Health and Safety Legislation in Dental Surgery

This report provides an in-depth understanding of health and safety legislation in dental surgery and its impact on job roles. It covers topics such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and Environmental Protection Act 1990. It also explains the Department of Health Best Practice guidelines and the role of dental professionals in adhering to HTM 0105 and HTM 07-01. The report further discusses different categories of waste and their disposal methods. It defines terms like hazard and risk and describes workplace processes for reporting risks and hazards. Additionally, it explores the role of dental professionals in managing hazards such as mercury spillage, radiation exposure, cross infection, environmental factors, and more. The report concludes with an explanation of ergonomics in dental practice, including seating, patient and team positioning, instrument passing, and suction tip placement.