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#209 Where Would YOU be without PPE?

#209 Where Would YOU be without PPE?

Update: 2025-07-26

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Personal protective equipment, otherwise known as PPE, is a critical element of workplace safety in dentistry. In this episode, the Divas discuss OSHA's PPE requirements and some common errors that dental teams make with regard to PPE.

Resources:

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard https://bit.ly/3S8a5yJ
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-20/pdf/2024-08568.pdf
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standards https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment/standards

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#209 Where Would YOU be without PPE?

#209 Where Would YOU be without PPE?

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