Introduction:
This course introduces the essential elements of health and safety legislation as it applies in dental practice. Implementation of this legislation should not be done in a one size fits all manner.
Practice documentation must demonstrate that it is practice specific.
By the end of the course the attendee will be informed of basic health and safety principles that may be assessed at the time of a health and safety inspection.
The course addresses essential topics such as:
- How to create or update a practice-specific safety statement.
- How to carry out a risk assessment and which priority topics should be assessed.
- What are the legal obligations as they apply to dental employers and employees?
- What level of documentary evidence, personnel training, and practice governance meets the minimum standards?
Online course length: 45 minutes | 0.75 CPD core points | Certificate of attendance
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for practice managers and owners, safety officers, dentists, and dental nurses who take the lead on Health and Safety within the practice. This introductory course identifies the essential elements of health and safety systems in dental practice. Attendees will examine the route towards ensuring their practice is ready for an inspector’s visit.
This may include:
- Practice Managers/Operations Managers
- Practice Owners/Safety Officers
- Dentists/Dental Hygienists
- Senior Dental Nurses/Health and Safety Lead
Course Objectives:
- Review relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Consider the role of governance in health and safety.
- Identify essential risk assessments for completion.
- Create or update a safety statement.
- Ensure the practice is inspection ready.
A record of attendance at this core CPD subject should be available as required by an inspector and maintained for at least 5 years.
