Regulatory Compliance Manual
This manual provides sample written plans and forms to assist a dental practice in Cal/OSHA compliance, and also contains information on waste management. It is designed to provide practical information in a summarized manner in regard to the subject matter covered. While regularly reviewed and updated as needed, it is provided with the understanding that the association and others that are associated with this publication are not engaged in rendering legal, technical or other professional service. You can order a bound copy of the entire manual online from the CDA Store.
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Regulatory Compliance Manual: Table of Contents and Use Instructions
Access To Employee Exposure and Medical Records
Employers must make available to employees this Cal/OSHA regulation on who can and how to access employee exposure and medical records. This copy is included in the Regulatory Compliance Manual as Appendix 2. Updated Sept 2019.
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Dental practices must have a copy of this regulation to provide to employees upon request. Updated June 2024.
Checklist for Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol
A checklist of actions a dental practice must take after an employee is exposed to blood or OPIM. Updated June 2024.
Confirmation of Source Patient's Denial for Testing
Use form to document patient’s decision. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
COVID Addendum to the IIPP
This sample addendum to the injury and illness prevention plan has been updated for consistency with the Cal/OSHA nonemergency COVID-19 prevention regulation effective in 2023. Updated June 2024.
Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations
Copy of California Code of Regulations Title 16 Section 1005, which require written protocols for instrument processing, operatory cleanliness, and injury management. Updated June 2024.
Dental Sharps
Use form to document evaluation of sharps used in the practice and availability of sharps injury protection devices. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Employee Accident Form
Use this form to document employee exposures to bloodborne pathogens, sharps injuries and accidents as required by Cal/OSHA. Updated June 2024.
Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation
Use this form to document an employee’s informed refusal of a medical evaluation following exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Employee Injury Protocol
Use template to create a Dental Board-required written protocol for the management of injuries. This sample form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Employee Medical Record Form
Use form to record individual employee's workplace injuries, vaccinations, and exposure monitoring. This sample form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Ergonomics/Repetitive Motion Injury Prevention Plan
Customize sample plan to describe how your practice prevents repetitive motion injuries. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Exposure Control Plan
Customize sample plan to describe how your practice limits employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Fire & Emergency Action Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe how employees should respond to fires and emergencies at the practice. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024..
General Office Safety Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe the general office safety procedures at your practice. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Group Training Documentation
This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Hazard Communication Plan
Customize this sample plan to describe how the practice communicates to employees about workplace hazardous chemicals. Print final plan on a color printer. Updated June 2024.
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Use sample plan to describe how to manage and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state laws. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Housekeeping Schedule
Customize form to comply with Cal/OSHA and a Dental Board requirement to have a written protocol for operatory cleanliness. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Staff must assess annually the effectiveness of the practice's safety procedures and devices and consider safety sharps. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Individual Training Documentation Form
Use this form to document individual employee's annual training on the control of exposures to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ
FAQ on infection control, other Cal/OSHA regulations, training, personal protective equipment and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated March 2024.
Informed Refusal for Hepatitis B Vaccination
Document employee’s refusal of employer's offer of the Hepatitis B vaccination on this form which has mandated language. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Customize sample plan to describe how the practice complies with safe work practices, communicates with staff and more. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Instrument Processing Protocol
Use this sample form to describe the practice’s sterilization protocol, as required by the Dental Board. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.
Medical Waste Management and Disposal Plan
Use sample plan to describe the practice’s medical waste management and disposal procedures as required by state law. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated June 2024.