DN1 Project 1: In-depth Report on Dental Health & Safety
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This report, a solution for DN1 Project 1, comprehensively addresses health and safety within a dental surgery environment. It meticulously examines relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Environmental Protection Act, Ionising Radiation Regulations, RIDDOR, and the Sharp Instruments Regulations, alongside best practice guidelines like HTM 0105 and HTM 07-01. The report details waste categories and disposal methods, defines hazards and risks, and outlines workplace processes for reporting. It describes various workplace hazards such as mercury spillage, radiation exposure, cross-infection, and environmental factors, elucidating the dental nurse's role in managing them. Furthermore, it covers procedures for sharps injuries, practice policies regarding smoking, eating, drinking, and drugs, and the importance of environmental factors such as temperature, lighting, and ventilation. Ergonomics within the dental practice, including seating, patient positioning, instrument passing, and suction tip placement are also discussed. The report concludes with a reflective account of a hazard/risk encountered in the workplace.
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