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The Importance of Properly Fitting PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
How many times are workers provided personal protective Equipment (PPE) just to find that it doesn’t fit? This could make the worker decide not to wear it since the employer didn’t
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Proper Removal of PPE for Infection Control
Preventing the spread of infection is a constant duty for workers who have potential exposure to infectious materials in the workplace. Routine and complete surface cleaning and di
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New Requirements for Preventing Workplace Violence in California
Workplace safety is a critical concern for employees and employers alike. Recognizing the need for enhanced protections, California recently passed Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), which
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6 Types of QMS Audits & Why Your Business Should Perform Them
What is a Quality Management System (QMS) Internal Audit and why is it so important? Understanding the purpose and accepting the value of a Quality Audit is vital for the effective
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The Value of Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
The basis for all quality management systems is to establish standardized processes throughout the organization that produce consistent desired results. Virtually every responsibil
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How Workplace Safety Training Can Save Your Business Time & Money
When asking small business owners why they don’t fulfill OSHA training requirements the most common responses are that it (1) takes time away from employees' productivity, (2) it c
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CDC Loosens its COVID-19 Guidance – What does that Mean to Employers?
On Thursday, August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidelines to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk.
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Dental Labs Affected By OSHA Emphasis Program Targeting Silica Exposure
Federal OSHA has had an emphasis on silica exposure for some time now, but some regions are continuing with this focus. One is Region 8 which covers Colorado, Montana, North Dakota
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Measuring the Value of Safety Programs for your Business
Developing a written health and safety program just isn’t enough. For good business practices as well as being able to demonstrate to the Occupational Safety and Health Administrat
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Raising Hepatitis Awareness - How Employers Can Help
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States. Throughout the month, federal, state, and local public health partners work to shed light on the i
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Preparing and Securing the Workplace for Employee Safety
Why are workplace security measures so important? Because it keeps employees, equipment, and goods secure and safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires compa
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OSHA Civil Penalties Increase
Effective January 13th, OSHA released a memorandum notifying the public of an increase to their penalty rates by 6.22%. This adjustment is intended to maintain the deterrent effect
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How to Properly Train Dental Lab Drivers on Health & Safety
April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month so this is a good time to remind your dental laboratory drivers of this information and provide specific health & safety training. The Na
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SafeLink Consulting Named Strategic Partner for the Industry by NADL
SafeLink Consulting has been selected by the NADL - National Association of Dental Laboratories as The Strategic Partner for the industry and featured in JDT - Journal of Dental Te
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Dentist Offices Affected By OSHA National Emphasis Program COVID-19
On March 12, 2021 OSHA published the OSHA Direction [DIR 2021-01 (CPL-03)] describing the policies and procedures for implementing a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to ensure that
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Managing Risks of Coronavirus COVID19 in Dental Practice Setting
The pandemic of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created real challenges and uncertainties for businesses around the world. Needless to say, all of us at SafeLink Consul
Read more → Managing Risks of COVID-19 in a Dental Laboratory Setting
The pandemic of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created real challenges and uncertainties for businesses around the world. Needless to say, all of us at SafeLink Consul
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COVID-19 and OSHA Guidance on N95 Respirator Mask
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the need to protect patients and workers through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). In the recent past , healthcare
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How to Cultivate Safety Compliance
What are some steps you can take to cultivate safety compliance in your company? Whether you’re the owner of your facility, part of the management team, or part of the general work
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Top 5 Safety Compliance Issues for Due Diligence
Have you done your due diligence when it comes to safety compliance? Whether you currently own a business or are planning to buy or sell a business, performing due diligence to ens
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TB Guidelines, Compliance & OSHA's Inspection Criteria
National recommendations have been made by the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC about Tuberculosis screening, testing, and treatment of U.S. healthcare workers
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3 Steps to Warding Off Flu in the Workplace
Employees are vital to the operation of any business. Taking steps now and during the flu season can help protect the health of your employees. Preventing influenza (flu) and knowi
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Top 30 Pedestrian & Driver Safety Tips for a Frightfully Fun Halloween
U.S. pedestrian fatalities is the highest in 26 years according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). On average, a pedestrian was killed nearly every 1.5
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Do You Have an FDA-Approved AED For Your Business?
AEDs can be highly effective in saving the lives of people suffering cardiac arrest when used in the first few minutes following collapse from cardiac arrest. Read on to learn more
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Washington State Registration Requirements for the Dental Lab
The state of Washington has passed registration requirements for each dental laboratory operating, doing business, or intending to operate or do business in this state.
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10 Tips For Safely Using Bleach
Many of our clients use bleach in their facilities. Keep in mind that it is a corrosive and can irritate or burn the skin and eyes. Employers must provide appropriate personal prot
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Implementing the Hierarchy of Controls for Workplace Hazards
Identifying hazards and exposures to occupational hazards and then mitigating that risk before work begins should be the goal of all safety and health professionals. A great way to
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Ergonomics - How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s) continue to be at the top of the list for work-related injuries so it makes sense that MSD’s are the most frequently reported work-related causes
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Improve Your Safety Program Incident Investigation Procedure
As hard as employers try to prevent work-related injuries, they still happen. Hopefully, the injuries are minor. Even so, an employer should have a procedure in place to investigat
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4 Steps to Good Work Instructions in your Document Control System
Successful businesses have established standards to meet their customer’s needs and wants. It doesn’t matter if the business is service oriented or product producing. The quality o
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Building a Quality Improvement Team
Perfecting your product and better serving your customers is the end result of a quality improvement team (QIT). A QIT should consist of a group of multi-skilled employees who will
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Protect Your Workers and Your Business by Fighting the Flu
It’s obvious when the flu vaccine is ready since signs begin to appear at drug stores. Businesses should begin planning their actions to prevent influenza illness when the season a
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Emergency Preparedness
As a business owner or manager, you are a leader in your community and can set an example for your employees, customers, and community to follow. Even though September is National
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Benefits of a Dental Lab Quality Management System
What is a Quality Management System and how can it benefit your dental laboratory? Find out here why businesses pursue certification and how your Quality Management System should b
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Quality Systems Lab FDA Compliance or Good Business Practices?
What’s the most important aspect of having a Quality System? Is it to meet FDA compliance on a certain product you manufacture or to have a Quality System that benefits your entire
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Safe Driving Practices for Employee Drivers
Transportation accidents are the number one cause of workplace fatalities in the United States. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics, an arm of the CDC, estimates th
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OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard Effective 2018
OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica standard for general industry and maritime requires employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and to take other step
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Workers Are At Risk Without Enforcement of Safety Compliance Program
Ever wonder why OSHA is really necessary? Take a look at these examples of employees being placed at risk. On my recent visit to China I was able to capture some examples of why th
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Do Asian Labs Also Have to Meet Dental Compliance?
Ever wonder if Asian dental laboratories are complying with quality system regulations the same as U.S. dental laboratories? The importance of compliance should be foremost in all
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Tornado Preparedness In the Workplace
FEMA has announced that March is Severe Weather Preparedness month. Preparedness involves a continuous process of planning, equipping, training and exercising. This should be a par
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Complying with Brewery Health and Safety Regulations
Brewery safety should be a major concern to all brewery owners. Accidents and injuries in the workplace can result in missed time by employees, higher worker’s compensation costs,
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Understanding HIPAA Compliance
It's vital to ensure your business meets HIPAA compliance. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been actively inspecting businesses, otherwise referred to as Cover
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FDA 510 k submission guidance - does my product need a FDA 510k?
Have you developed or are you in the process of developing a product that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? FDA is responsible for protecting the public healt
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SafeLink Consulting Offers Beverage Compliance Services
SafeLink Consulting, a premier provider of OSHA and FDA regulatory compliance services, offers health & safety programs and quality management system services to assist with bevera
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Drive Carefully for a Frightfully Safe Halloween
October is the second highest ranked month for pedestrian fatalities. Approximately 6,300 deaths and 145,000 injuries occurred among pedestrians in 2014 according to the National S
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Driver Safety Training
Driving a vehicle is one of the most dangerous acts we participate in each day. Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows year after year that transportation-related inj
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How to Navigate Public Info on FDA's Website for FDA Compliance
FDA compliance begins with identifying if the products your business manufactures or imports are regulated. FDA Registration is one of the first steps necessary before placing medi
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Workplace Emergency Action Plan - How Prepared Are You?
A reality continuing to face business owners and managers is the need to prepare for emergency situations that can disrupt their business. Employers must have a workplace emergency
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How to Run a Safe Brewery - Beat the Heat
Occupational heat exposure is a real brewery safety concern and not just during hot summer months. Heat exposure can also occur during inside hot working conditions. Breweries must
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Top 5 Safety Compliance Issues All Businesses Should Know
Whether you currently own a business or are planning to buy or sell a business, doing your due diligence to ensure your safety program or the safety program of the business you're
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Using Your Dental Lab Quality System to Reduce Remakes
Making your customer happy is the goal of the dental lab. Customer complaints and remakes, both internal and external, are the nemesis to making the customer happy. Implementing FD
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Dental Compliance - Preventing Unnecessary Liabilities
By understanding and preventing unnecessary liabilities associated with patient chairside services your business can reduce risks and stay compliant. The services that the dental l
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Learn why the dental lab may receive an FDA dental compliance notice
Your dental lab's website content and your FDA registration could be sending mixed signals to FDA. Dental labs are receiving notices from FDA asking for additional information on p
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