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Lab Safety
Dr. Ramp
16
Dentistry
Professional
08/25/2013

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Term
what is PPE?
Definition
personal protective equipment
Term
what PPE do we use?
Definition
masks, blue/yellow gowns, gloves, and eye protection
Term
should we use eye protection when using rotary instruments?
Definition
yes
Term
what 3 things should we protect our eyes from?
Definition
(1) physical injury, (2) chemical injury, and (3) infection
Term
what are the types of appropriate eye protection with side shields?
Definition
(1) safety glasses that wrap around
(2) loupes
(3) prescription lenses with side shields
Term
when should we use gloves in PCD?
Definition
when working with natural teeth
Term
how should we determine what size gloves we should use?
Definition
palm width
Term
should hands be dry when donning gloves?
Definition
yes
Term
what are the two types of gloves that can be used?
Definition
(1) latex and (2) nitrile
Term
what 2 risks are involved with latex gloves?
Definition
(1) allergy
(2) contact dermatitis
Term
what items of PPE should we not wear in the hallways, elevators, etc.?
Definition
masks, gowns, gloves
Term
which PPE may be worn outside of lab?
Definition
eye protection
Term
what are the two types of gloves that can be used?
Definition
(1) latex and (2) nitrile
Term
what 2 risks are involved with latex gloves?
Definition
(1) allergy
(2) contact dermatitis
Term
what items of PPE should we not wear in the hallways, elevators, etc.?
Definition
masks, gowns, gloves
Term
which PPE may be worn outside of lab?
Definition
eye protection
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