Dental Hygiene

DETAILED COURSE SYLLABUS General Section (): • Scope of application of occupational health and safety regulations • Relevance of work organization for prevention purposes • Recipients of safety obligations Specific Section (): • Risks: accidents, electrical hazards, falls, chemical, biological, physical hazards • Labeling and carcinogenic risks • Video terminals • Personal protective equipment (PPE): differentiation from medical devices in terms of safety • Work-related stress, mobbing, burnout • Fire prevention and emergency management • Medical waste management • Handling of loads and patients in healthcare settings • Risk assessment of exposure to biological agents and sharps • Structural safety requirements for work environments in healthcare facilities and/or independent professional practices • Safety and regulations relating to healthcare equipment, medical devices, and electromedical devices • Hygiene and safety procedures in relation to the specific professional risk profile

STUDY MATERIALS AND TEXTS To properly prepare for the exam, we recommend starting your theoretical study right away using: • The course notes, in PDF format, provided by the instructor • Legislative Decree No. 81 of April 9, 2008 – Consolidated Law on Health and Safety in the Workplace, and subsequent amendments Link to the updated text (January 2025 edition): https://www.ispettorato.gov.it/it-it/strumenti-e-servizi/Documents/TU-81-08-Ed-Gennaio-2025.pdf