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level: REPORT 1

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level questions: REPORT 1

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This refers to the degree of uncertainty and/or potential harm that can affect the health of someoneRisks
These are the potential source of harm or adverse health effects on or to a personHazards
It is a systematic process or procedure to prevent risksRisk management
This is a careful examination of what could cause harmRisk assessment
This is a facility that provides services for dental needsDental office
These are the people who are in a dental office that are providers of the services for dental needsDental Team
HAZARDS:This includes the machines that will expose radiographic rays to the tissuesRADIATION
HAZARDS:X-rays: Exposure to ionizing radiation can cause damage to DNA and potentially lead to mutations or cancerRADIATION
HAZARDS:These substances can cause harm to the tissuesCHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
HAZARDS:Example: amalgam used in dentistry contain mercury which is highly toxic metalCHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
HAZARDS:chemicals such as-Eugenol, Phenol, lodine, formalin, some impression material, topical anesthesia can cause adverse reaction in the practitioner like- contact dermatitisCHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
HAZARDS: include the debris while preparing the cavity. Vapors from different chemicals are also included.DENTAL AEROSOLS
HAZARDS:These are the needles and blades. It primarily gives precaution on the used and affected instrumentsSHARPS
HAZARDS:such as syringes, can lead to bloodborne infections like HIV or hepatitis.SHARPS
HAZARDS:The stimuli that triggers the allergies or diseases to a patientALLERGIES
HAZARDS:latex and Metals in dental materials: Metals like nickel or other alloys used in dental restorations (e.g., crowns, bridges) can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individualsALLERGIES
HAZARDS:The things that release high pressures, it can also be coming from drilling on the tooth for a long time without waterBURNS
HAZARDS:This gives precautions to proper ergonomics of the dentist while doing procedure on the chairsideMUSKULOSKELETAL
RISKS:This is under the risk of injuries in the dental officeACCIDENTS, SLIPS, TRIPS and FALLS
RISKS:This is related with the risk of injuriesAGGRESSION and VIOLENCE
RISKS:Patients have behavioral or psychotic problems that are uncontrollable or can be triggered by a certain stimulus.AGGRESSION and VIOLENCE
RISKS:when improperly used can explode due to the high pressure. This can cause injuries and burns, however, this is under the risk for explosionAUTOCLAVES
RISKS:This is the risk of infections from a patient who has infectious diseases which can be transmitted through bodily fluids. It includes the blood and saliva.BIOLOGIC AGENTS
RISKS:It can be transmitted through accidentally injected or slashed blades and needles that is used to a patient that is infected, touching stains of blood without PPEBIOLOGIC AGENTS
RISKS:commonly used for cleaning, disinfection, and dental proceduresCHEMICALS
_________________regulations play a crucial role in ensuring the safe handling, storage, and use of hazardous substances/chemicalsControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
RISKS:poses potential risk of Skin, Eye and Respiratory Tract Irritation, Asthma, Allergy and PoisoningCHEMICALS
RISKS:associated with skin irritation include disinfectants, latex gloves, and dental materialsCHEMICALS
RISKS:Risk of accidents, trips, falls, hot surfaces.CHILDREN
RISKS:Risk of explosion and fireCOMPRESSORS
RISKS: commonly used in dental offices for polymerizing dental materials like resin-based composites. While they are essential tools for dental procedures, there are potential risks associated with their use.CURING LIGHTS
RISKS: Risk of eye cataracts, retina damageCURING LIGHTS
RISKS:Integral to various procedures and daily operations in a dental office. It is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with these devices that pose a risk of electric shock, burns, or fire from damaged equipment.ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
RISKS:Risk of flying debris and splatter from rotary instruments splashing during the cleaning of instrumentsEYE INJURY
RISKS:Risk of burns, respiratory problems, choking, deathFIRE
RISKS:Risk of cuts, burns, needle –stickFIRST AID
RISKS:This can cause Burns, scaldsHOT WATER
RISKS:aim to prevent or minimize the transmission of pathogenic agents between patients, patients, and dental healthcare workers, and vice-versaINFECTION CONTROL
RISKS:Risk for allergic reactions during the treatment for dentists that are using latex.LATEX ALLERGY
RISKS:rash, hives, flushing, itching, nasal, eye, and sinus irritation, asthma, and shockLATEX ALLERGY
RISKS: They are at risk of injury, assault and sexual harassment.LONE WORKERS
RISKS:Risk of injury to the spine or other body regionsMANUAL HANDLING
RISKS:The risk rises under stressful conditions (during dental treatment) or due to drug administration interacting with other medications, allergic reactions, etcMEDICAL EMERGENCIES
RISKS:the risk here involves risk of drug abuseMEDICINE STORAGE
RISKS:Risk of long-term illnesses, autoimmune conditions, congenital abnormalities, oral lesions, mental disorders, etcMERCURY
should not be used to achieve anesthesia in order to avoid early onset of laborFelypressin
RISKS:Risk of explosion, firePRESSURE SYSTEM
RISKS:Risk of back problems, spine collapseSEATING (POSTURE)
RISKS:refers to any injury or puncture to the skin involving a sharp instrumentSHARPS
can significantly transmit Blood-borne virusesPercutaneous injuries
RISKS:prohibited as this may aggravate existing health conditions, interfere with the healing process, and compromise the well-being of individuals in the facilitySMOKING
most effective means to prevent and even eradicate infectious diseasesVACCINATIONS
RISKS:This hazard may cause risk of needle stick, infection or contamination with biological agents.WASTE DISPOSAL