Managing Health and Safety in the Dental Practice (eBook)

The main purpose of this book is to provide clear, straightforward
information about the key requirements relating to health and
safety in dental practices, with a practical and user-friendly
approach to help manage these issues on a day-to-day basis. It
assists practice managers, dentists, dental nurses and other team
members in making health and safety 'second nature' by integrating
it into their usual routine - thereby preventing accidents,
addressing unacceptable working practices, and maintaining
professional standards in order to ensure, so far as is reasonable,
the protection of employees and patients.

The book offers comprehensive coverage of all major topics, from
the handling of hazardous substances to the management of medical
emergencies. Each chapter includes:

* A tab for ease of reference

* A bulleted list outlining the scope of the chapter

* A list of figures

* An introduction to the subject and its relevance to the
dental practice

* A list of key legislation relating to the subject

* The subject content broken down into sub-headings

* A summary to help reflection and recollection

* An action check list to measure against existing working
practices

* frequently asked questions to assist in practical
application

Each topic is covered with specific reference to dental practice
needs, with all the necessary detail but no excessive technicality.
Ultimately, this book shows how a healthy and safe workplace is
eminently achievable.