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Is your OSHA compliance program up to date?

M Govoni
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OSHA safety inspections in dental offices have decreased dramatically over the past several years. But this development does not mean that compliance with safety regulations is no longer mandatory. Recent changes and some additions to the OSHA regulations should serve as a catalyst to review and update your office safety program. This article highlights the new standards and proposes a plan for such a review.

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M Govoni. Is your OSHA compliance program up to date?. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9525124/

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