unit 302

Question 1

what is the health and safety at work act?

Answer 1

Major piece of legislation relating to health & safety in the workplace

Question 2

what year was the h+s at work act made?

Answer 2

1974

Question 3

Who does it seek to protect?

Answer 3

Seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare to ALL staff, patients and visitors within the working environment

Question 4

Who has responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 4

Employer & employees have responsibilities to ensure safe working practices are being carried out under the act.

Question 5

what does HTM stand for?

Answer 5

Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs)

Question 6

what do HTM’s do ?

Answer 6

‘Provides advice and guidance on the design, installation and operation of specialised building and engineering technology used in the delivery of healthcare’NHS England » Health technical memoranda

Question 7

what does HTM01-05 do?

Answer 7

HTM 01-05 – Decontamination in primary care dental practices

Question 8

what does HTM05-01 do?

Answer 8

this HTM is about fire safety in a health setting

Question 9

what is HTM07-01?

Answer 9

The management of waste in a health and social setting

Question 10

what does HTM03-01 talk about?

Answer 10

this HTM talks specialised ventilation in a healthcare setting. It has two part.
part A- design and validation of ventilation.
Part B- operational management in a health care setting.

Question 11

What is HTM04-01 about ?

Answer 11

This HTM is about safe water in health care practices with Part A- being specific about the design, installation and commissioning of a safe water supply.

Question 12

who governs health and safety in the workplace?

Answer 12

Health and Safety Executive(HSE)
National Sector Regulators: Care Quality Commission (England) (CQC)
Office of the Chief Dental Officer(OCDO)

Question 13

what does the HSE do?

Answer 13

Provide advice, information and guidance

Raise awareness in workplaces by influencing and engaging

Operate permissioning and licensing activities in major hazard industries

Carry out targeted inspections and investigations

Take enforcement action to prevent harm and hold those who break the law to account

Question 14

what does the OCDO do?

Answer 14

Clinical Leadership- Head of dental profession in England

Dental Contract Reform

Leading the change for oral health

Dental Commissioning - Supports NHS England

Clinical Dental Policies

Local dental networks

Question 15

what does the CQC do?

Answer 15

Independent Regulator of Health and Social Care in England
Ensures Hospitals, Care Homes and Practices are meeting fundamental standards of quality and safety
5 Key questions (principles) asked at any inspections are they…….?
1. SAFE?
2. EFFECTIVE?
3. CARING?
4. RESPONSIVE to the people’s needs?
5. WELL-LED?

Question 16

what act did the CQC make?

Answer 16

the cqc made the health and social care act 2008 (amended 2022) it is a law that states that all establishments providing care must be registered with CQC

Question 17

Who is responsible for health and safety in the dental practice?

Answer 17

Everyone in the dental team, including employers and employees.

Question 18

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 18

Identifying hazards, risks, and ways to control them.

Question 19

what does COSHH stand for?

Answer 19

control of substances hazardous to health

Question 20

what year was COSHH regulation formed

Answer 20

2002

Question 21

what should COSHH do and what must a report include?

Answer 21

COSHH finds out which chemicals and substances are hazardous to employees health and the report should include a list of all of these.

Question 22

When was the use of amalgam on children under 15 and deciduous teeth banned and pregnant women?

Answer 22

July 2018

Question 23

when did hazardous waste regulation get formed

Answer 23

2005

Question 24

H+S first aid regulation was made in?

Answer 24

1981

Question 25

what year was the sharps regulation created?

Answer 25

2013

Question 26

what year was manual handling regulation made?

Answer 26

1992

Question 27

what year was pressure systems safety created

Answer 27

2000

Question 28

what year was the fire safety regulation created?

Answer 28

2005

Question 29

what does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 29

Reporting of Injuries, diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Question 30

what year was RIDDOR created

Answer 30

2013

Question 31

what is a biofilm?

Answer 31

water+surface+bacteria

Question 32

what are infection control safe working practices?

Answer 32

Legionella risk assessment – legal requirement (bi-annually - 2 years) What Is A Legionella Risk Assessment? | Cleartech Run Dental Unit waterlines (DUWLs) through (2 mins at the start & end of the session am and pm, 20-30 seconds in-between patients) Cold water below 20 °C Hot water stored at 60 °C or above Decontamination and overnight storage of water bottle All waterlines must have anti retractor valves (EU regulations) Water temperature monitoring(cold and hot) (monthly) Flushing/draining/disinfection of DUWLs at significant periods – weekly (follow manufacturer's instructions) Periodical shock treatment Testing & monitoring of waterlines for microbial contamination (quarterly – 3 months) Use of independent water systems with distilled or reverse osmosis (RO) water

Question 33

what year was the ppe at work regulation created

Answer 33

1992

Question 34

in what order is ppe donned

Answer 34

Wash hands thoroughly Gloves /Apron Mask Glasses Gloves

Question 35

in what order is ppe doffed

Answer 35

Gloves Gloves /Apron Mask Glasses Wash hands thoroughly

Question 36

what is IRR and what year was the regualtion created

Answer 36

ionising radiation regulation 2017

Question 37

IR(ME)R is what and what year was it created ?

Answer 37

this is about the exposure being carried out responsibly and was created in 2017 and reviewed 2024

Question 38

what is a hazard?

Answer 38

Anything that has the potential to cause harm, immediately or over time.

Question 39

what is a risk?

Answer 39

The possibility of something bad happening

Question 40

when a risk assessment is carried out which regulation is it under?

Answer 40

A legal requirement under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Question 41

what is a risk assessment?

Answer 41

It is an examination of the workplace and work activities to identify and evaluate and state what precautions are already being taken.

Question 42

what are control measures?

Answer 42

Action that can be taken to reduce the potential of exposure to the hazard

Question 43

what to do for a mercury spillage

Answer 43

Full PPE. Inform line manager. Evacuate area. Place a ‘sign’ on the door. Ventilate area. Collect spillage using a mercury spillage kit. Store accordingly. Record in accident/incident book/electronic form. Inform H&S Advisor. Inform H&S Executive??? Carry out a risk assessment.

Question 44

what is in hazardous waste category?

Answer 44

amalgam (mercury), x-ray fixer/developer chemicals, lead foil, and infectious clinical waste (teeth, tissues, blood-soaked items)

Question 45

what is non-hazardous waste?

Answer 45

medicines, out of date stock, lead foil from x-ray packets

Question 46

what is offensive waste?

Answer 46

not infectious but could be offensive e.g. wipes and tissue

Question 47

what is trade waste?

Answer 47

dental equipment

Question 48

under the first aid regulation 1981 what do employers need to do?

Answer 48

Employers must ensure there is adequate first aid provision for employees if they become injured. A first aid box should be readily available ALL staff should be aware of where it is kept. A designated person should be responsible for administrating first aid.

Question 49

what vaccinations are needed?

Answer 49

HEP B, MMR, BCG