Patient Safety & LawQuestion 92 of 100
Where must Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals used in a dental office be kept?
a.In the dentist's locked personal office, available on request
b.At the manufacturer's headquarters
c.Only in electronic form on a password-protected server the staff cannot access
d.Readily accessible to all employees in their work area during every work shift
Explanation
Safety Data Sheets must be readily accessible to employees in their work area throughout each shift, so that hazard, first aid, and spill information can be reached immediately in an emergency. Storing them in a locked office or leaving them with the manufacturer defeats that purpose. An electronic format is acceptable only when employees can actually access it without barriers.
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