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  1. 4. Matter Dry, powdered materials in a dental office (e.g., alginate, gypsum, pumice) that, if inhaled, can cause lung damage (pneumoconiosis).
  2. 7. Larger particles (greater than 50 microns) generated in a dental setting that tend to land relatively close to the source (e.g., within 3 feet).
  3. 9. Refers to hazardous waste that is flammable or combustible, meaning it can easily catch fire.
  4. 14. (SDS): A document provided by the chemical manufacturer that provides comprehensive health and safety information about a hazardous chemical, including precautions for safe handling, use, and emergency procedures.
  5. 16. A lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, such as particulate matter found in dental offices.
  6. 17. (BPA)A chemical used to harden plastics and found in sealants and composite materials, linked to increased diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and liver abnormalities.
  7. 18. Statements on chemical labels that describe recommended measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure to a hazardous chemical or improper storage or handling.
  8. 19. A kit containing materials such as mercury-absorbing powder, mercury sponges, and a disposal bag, used for the safe cleanup of mercury spills.
  9. 20. A substance that causes visible destruction or irreversible alterations in living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact.
  10. 21. Hazardous waste that contains harmful substances such as arsenic, barium, chromium, mercury, lead, silver, or certain pesticides.
  11. 22. (NFPA) Label: A standardized hazard rating system using a diamond-shaped symbol with four colored sections (blue for health, red for flammability, yellow for reactivity, and white for special hazards) and numbers indicating severity.
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  1. 1. (OSHA): A federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing standards for safe and healthful working conditions.
  2. 2. Health effects caused by long periods of repeated exposure to a chemical, often leading to long-term health problems such as cancer or neurological deficits.
  3. 3. Words like "Danger" or "Warning" used on chemical labels to indicate the relative level of severity of a hazard.
  4. 5. A component of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard that outlines how chemicals are handled, safety measures, and responses to emergencies in the workplace, and lists exposed employees.
  5. 6. Particles smaller than 50 microns (µm) that can remain airborne for minutes to hours in a dental setting, often containing microorganisms from oral secretions or blood.
  6. 8. OSHA standard requiring employers to communicate chemical hazards to their employees through a program that includes written plans, inventories, SDS, labeling, and training.
  7. 10. A comprehensive list of every product used in a dental office that contains chemicals, which must include an SDS for each listed product.
  8. 11. Health effects caused by a high level of exposure to a chemical over a short period of time, often resulting in immediate symptoms.
  9. 12. Chemicals that have been shown to cause a physical or health hazard, capable of catching fire, reacting or exploding when mixed, or being corrosive or toxic.
  10. 13. Separator A device designed to prevent the discharge of waste amalgam and mercury from dental offices into publicly owned treatment works.
  11. 15. Hazardous waste that is unstable or explosive, meaning it can react violently under certain conditions.