Medical Device Manufacturers
OSHA Hazard Communication Update: Has Your Workplace Kept Pace?
The first major compliance deadline under OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard has arrived. These hazard communication changes have the potential to impact your business.
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Fireworks Safety at Company Events: Risks Employers Should Know
For employer-sponsored events, fireworks safety is not just a holiday concern. It is a fire prevention, hazard control, and potential OSHA recordkeeping issue. Every summer, firewo
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Celebrate National Safety Month in June
Since 1996, the National Safety Council has recognized June as National Safety Month. This is a time to raise awareness and promote safe practices in all environments. At SafeLink,
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How to Develop a Lockout/Tagout Program
No matter the level of industry hazard, all general industry businesses must implement elements of Lockout Tagout if they apply to their business according to the OSHA Standards. {
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Elements of an Effective Electrical Safety Policy
Many businesses are not aware that OSHA requires a written Lockout/Tagout Program for electrical safety, which is why the absence of this program continues to be one of the OSHA mo
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SafeLink Appoints Matt Rahman as President & Managing Partner
We are proud to announce the appointment of Matt Rahman as President & Managing Partner of SafeLink Consulting. This strategic move reflects where this firm is headed and what our
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SafeLink Presents at FDLA's Southern States Symposium
Join SafeLink’s Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, at the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo on June 6, 2026, for two focused regulatory courses. The first course examines the regulator
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Ortho Labs Be Aware - FDA is Watching!
Take note ortho labs - FDA is watching what you are marketing. Recently some labs, specifically orthodontic labs, have received letters from FDA inquiring about the marketing of ce
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OSHA Releases Updated Job Safety & Health Workplace Poster: What Employers Need to Know
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an updated Job Safety and Health Workplace Poster as part of its “OSHA Cares” initiative. The poster reminds w
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The Risk & Compliance Paradox: Why Dental & Healthcare Organizations Are Overtrained Yet Under-Supported
In the complex world of healthcare risk & compliance management, a troubling pattern has emerged across dental labs, dental practices, medical offices, and small health and wellnes
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Top 10 OSHA Most Frequently Cited Safety Violations FY2025
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of the most frequently cited workplace safety violations, highlighting critical areas where e
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Year-End Reflections: Health & Safety for General Industry
As the year comes to a close, many organizations reflect on performance, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Alongside financial and operational results, workplace healt
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Take-Home Exposures on Street Clothes
OSHA requires employers to assess workplace hazards and determine how to eliminate or minimize them. Within the hierarchy of controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) is consid
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Identifying and Assessing Hazards in the Workplace
After recently presenting a course on hazard identification and assessment, it struck me how many employers could benefit from revisiting this essential process. According to OSHA,
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Benefits of a Document Control System in a QMS
The paperwork generated by a Quality Management System (QMS) can be overwhelming unless you implement a structure that is simple and user-friendly. The data can be retained in auto
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SafeLink Presents NADL Fall Daze Virtual Education Course Oct 24, 2025
Discover how prioritizing OSHA and FDA compliance can boost productivity and profitability in your lab. Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve deeper into this topic with Gary
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ADS Institute for Dental Safety Advances Infection Control Leadership
The landscape of dental infection control and patient safety is undergoing a significant transformation. The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), a trusted authority in dental safe
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Listening to the Voice of the Customer (VOC)
In today’s competitive business environment, having effective methods in place to capture the Voice of the Customer (VOC) is essential. Listening to your customers enables your bus
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The Forgotten Member Of The Dental Team - The Dental Lab
Missed the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) live event? Access the on-demand course recording here - The Forgotten Member Of The Dental Team - The Dental Lab. This live webinar
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How Would Your Management Controls Stand Up in an FDA Inspection?
One part, and usually the initial part, of an FDA inspection covers management controls. If you have a Quality Management System developed, then the documentation should be in plac
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Ergonomic and Safety Tips
If you’ve ever ended a long day with a sore back, stiff shoulders, or cramped fingers, you’re not alone. Whether you're at a desk, in a production environment, or working chairside
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7 Steps to Successfully Navigating FDA Renewal Registration
If your facility is FDA registered, October 1 marks the start of a crucial renewal period. It is imperative to complete the renewal process by December 31 to maintain an active reg
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Fire Prevention in the Workplace - How to Use Fire Extinguishers
Are you prepared to handle Fire Emergencies in your workplace? Fires are probably more common than you may think. The NFPA reports that fire departments respond to a fire on averag
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Fire Prevention Awareness: Tips to Keep you from Getting Burned
October is Fire Prevention Awareness Month! The perfect time to stop, drop, and... rethink the fire safety protocols in your dental practice or lab.
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Be an Asset Rather Than a Risk as a Supplier or Subcontractor
It is not unusual today for a medical device manufacturer to outsource components of their production to third party subcontractors or suppliers. The subcontractor or supplier is r
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Enhance Trust in Your Supplier Management Process to Reduce Risk
Medical device manufacturers, including dental laboratories, must implement a supplier management process to comply with FDA's quality management system regulations. They must ensu
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Top Ten Quality Mistakes - Part Two
Learning from mistakes, whether our own or others', is a valuable way to improve. In this article, I aim to highlight the top ten quality mistakes often made by businesses and prov
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Top Ten Quality Mistakes - Part One
Since many of us seem to learn better from our own mistakes or the mistakes of others, I’d like to share with you some common top ten quality mistakes made by businesses and how yo
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Delta Dental of California Faces Massive Data Breach
In a recent and alarming revelation, Delta Dental of California, a major player in the dental insurance sector, has fallen victim to a data breach affecting more than 6.9 million i
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FDA Amends 21 CFR 820: Announces QMSR
The wait is finally over! On January 31, 2024 FDA issued the Quality Management System Regulation final rule. "The FDA is amending the title of the regulation, and establishing req
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SafeLink Consulting & Grand Avenue Present eQMS Dental FDA Compliance
SafeLink Consulting is pleased to announce its new strategic relationship with Grand Avenue Software, a leading provider of electronic quality management systems, or eQMS tools for
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Reflecting on Dental Compliance in 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024
2023 has been filled with challenges for us and for our clients, but here we are in 2024 anticipating what this new year will bring and ready to meet the expectations of our client
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As we step into the year 2024, it's important to reflect on the challenges we faced in 2023 and the determination we exhibited alongside our clients. With a brand new year ahead of
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Safety / OSHA Review 2023 and Outlook in 2024
As we enter 2024, we reflect on the challenges we faced in 2023 and the resilience we showed alongside our clients. Now, with a fresh year ahead of us, we eagerly anticipate what i
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Measuring Suitability and Effectiveness of your Quality System
As this year comes to a close and organizations move forward with their business planning for the new year, it’s important to remember that the Quality Management System (QMS) requ
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Urgent FDA Recall: Saline and Sterile Water Products Alert
On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed the public of a recall affecting certain brands of saline and sterile water products. This recall holds si
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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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Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ Receives NADL Merit Award
Congratulations to Gary Morgan, CDT, CQA/ASQ, on being presented the NADL Merit Award for Outstanding Achievements at the 2023 NADL Vision 21 Meeting in Las Vegas. Gary was present
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OSHA's General Duty Clause Ups the Ante on Safety
The old idiom ignorance is bliss may be true in some circumstances, but not when it comes to ensuring the safety of your employees. Despite having strict safety policies in place a
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Reviewing Your Facility's FDA Registration
Has your business been registered with the FDA? Have you updated your registration for the new year?
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