DENTAL LABORATORY

RULES AND SAFETY

GUIDELINES

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Objectives

These rules and guidelines aims :

To help students understand the proper use of

instruments and materials that are commonly used in

dental labs

To prevent accidents caused by neglect, improper

usage of materials and equipments, and unfamiliarity.

To prevent harm to equipments

To prevent injury to the students and others( dental

team members)

Introduction

Each clinical setting in health sciences has its special

rules so that it keeps protecting and improving the

health of its clients.

In order to work in a safe, organized and a productive

environment ; we need to under work rules.

What is a dental lab ?

Manufacture or customize a variety of products to

assist in the provision of oral health care by a licensed

dentist.

These products includes:

Crowns

Bridges

dentures and other dental products

RULES AND SAFETY

GUIDLINES

Rule 1

Never operate machine without trai

ning -it is must. Because:

Dental equipment are very

expensive

It can harm your body parts when

used badly.

Use it in as instructed by the

manufacturer or instructor.

Rule 2

Never work alone – always use “buddy system”.

Two heads are better than one

The buddy system provides broad ideas on practices

and different cases.

In case of accidents; you gate a direct support from

your colleagues.

Rule 3

Never work with loose hair, jewelry,

etc.

Always remove or secure anythi

ng

that might get caught in moving

machinery.

They can interrupt with the

product being prepared.

Rule 4

Never use machine when impaired

be sober and smart

Rule 5

Never start work if you cannot do

the job safely.

Discuss with your supervisor for

other options, other time.

Rule 6

Never wear open toe shoes

Always wear closed‐toe shoes in the shop

and labs.

That aims to protect yourself not to be

harmed by hushing chemicals, sharp

materials,…

Rule 7

Never work without proper eye

protection

Always wear appropriate

safety glasses or goggles

when working or cleaning

tools in the dental lab.

Rule 8

Never bring hands close to sharp

objects.

always keep your hands at a safe

distance from sharp tools.

Rule 9

Never create a dusty and smoky environment‐dust, chemicals and

smoke can be dangerous so work in

a well ventilated areas.

Rule 10

Never be shy to seek help –always ask if you’re unsure

about the safe operation of A tool or any aspect of a

job –have lab colleague check the tool or work with

which you are familiar.

Rule 11

Never leave your work area in a

mess – always clean up after

yourself

Rule 12

Never wear gloves while

working on rotating

equipment

Rule 13

Never leave broken or damaged tools or abnormal

equipment unreported – always inform your supervisor

to remove that from service and get it repaired.

Rule 14

Never make any adjustments to a machine when it is

in operation. Before making adjustments always talk to

your supervisor for permission

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

RULES IN A DENTAL LAB.

Rule # WALK

When going into the lab make sure to

WALK. There will be no running in the

lab. There will be materials and

equipment out that can break if you

accidently knock into them. There may

be electrical wires on the ground that

you may trip over as well. Please WALK

and be careful.

RULE # HANDLING CHEMICALS

When handling chemicals during lab it is important to

proceed with caution. Wear gloves whenever pouring

chemicals or handling them. If you have to dispose of

chemicals, always use the waste containers provided

on your lab tables. NEVER pour the chemicals back

into the container you got it from. If you do, whatever

was in your container could cause a chemical

reaction with the chemical in the original container.

Never smell a chemical directly. You can waft or fan

the fumes toward yourself. You can do this by waving

your hand over the flask or beaker.

RULE # HANDLING EQUIPMENT

It it important that when you are using

different lab equipment, you handle them

with care. Microscopes should be held with

both hands, one underneath and one on

the arm. When handling glassware be sure

to hold it with both hands when can. If

something is hot, then make sure to use

tongs. NEVER use your hands.

RULE # EYE WASH/SHOWER STATION

If chemicals or particles get in your eyes, WALK to the

eye wash station and rinse out your eyes for 15

minutes. Make sure that you keep your eyes OPEN

when you rinse them.

If chemicals get onto your skin, WALK to the shower

station and pull on the red handle. Stand under the

shower and rinse off your body for 15 minutes.

ALWAYS make sure to tell the teacher when

something like this happens when in academic

laboratory.

RULE # FIRE SAFETY

In the event that there is a fire during

lab, WALK over to the fire extinguisher, pull

out the safety pin, aim the nozzle towards the

fire and push the handle .Empty out the

entire tank.

N.B: skills for usage are very important.

RULE # NO EATING/DRINKING IN LAB

There will be NO eating or drinking during lab. The lab

tables may have had chemicals on them previously

that were not properly cleaned up so you should not

eat or drink on them either.

Sometimes we will be using food as materials in lab,

this too should not be eaten unless I tell you it is

ok. The food may have been stored next to chemicals

in the lab and could be contaminated.

RULE # CLEANING UP

Once lab is over, enough time to clean your lab table

is important. If you used any chemicals make sure to

dump them into the waste container at your lab

table. DO NOT POUR THEM DOWN THE SINK! Once the

beaker, flask, or test tube is empty then you can rinse

it out in the sink at your lab table and use the brush to

wash it. PLEASE ONLY TURN THE FAUCET ON DURING

CLEAN UP TIME! Make sure you sponge down your lab

area as well. Any materials like microscopes or petri

dishes will be put back where they belong.

RULE#HAND WASHING

Before leaving the lab ALWAYS wash your

hands. Make sure you use soap and water and scrub

your hands thoroughly at the hand washing

station. Some of the materials we will be using could

be harmful to you, so it is important that you wash your

hands so you do not get sick.

Special thanks

THANKS to James Kaznosky (Environmental Health and Safety)-

DENTAL SHOP SAFETY(pdf)

References

www.slideserver.com/fell/safety-in-dental-laboratory

www.wikipedia.com/definition-dental-laboratory