General handling

Question 1

how can we manage bio-aerosols in the dental environment

Answer 1

• monitor heat, ventilation, and air-conditioning
• clean air filtration system frequently
• use proper oral and lab evacuation and ventilation techniques during bio-aerosol producing procedures
• use vacuum dust collection system during dust-producing lab procedures
• use HVE during all intraoral procedures that produce aerosols
• use rubber dams
• use pre-procedural mouth rinse
• conduct pre-procedural biofilm removal through coronal polishing, brushing and flossing
• wear appropriate PPE, ie. masks, protective clothing, proper eyewear and face shields, gloves
• keep all containers tightly covered
• pour chemicals rather than spraying
• use lids on ultrasonic cleaners and other chemical cleaners

Question 2

what is a hazardous chemical

Answer 2

• any chemical that has been shown to cause a physical or health hazards

Question 3

how can chemicals enter the body

Answer 3

• inhalation
• direct contact with the skin or eyes
• absorption through the skin
• ingestion
• invasion directly through a break in the skin

Question 4

what are the 16 sections of an SDS

Answer 4

1. identification
2. hazard(s) identification
3. composition/information on ingredients
4. first aid measures
5. fire fighting measures
6. accidental release measures
7. handling and storage
8. exposure controls/personal protection
9. physical and chemical properties
10. stability and reactivity
11. toxicological information
12. ecological information
13. disposal considerations
14. transport information
15. regulatory information
16. other information