The main purpose of this book is to provide clear, straightforward information about the key requirements relating to health and safety in dental practices, with a practical and user-friendly approach to help manage these issues on a day-to-day basis. It assists practice managers, dentists, dental nurses and other team members in making health and safety 'second nature' by integrating it into their usual routine - thereby preventing accidents, addressing unacceptable working practices, and maintaining professional standards in order to ensure, so far as is reasonable, the protection of employees and patients.<p>The book offers comprehensive coverage of all major topics, from the handling of hazardous substances to the management of medical emergencies. Each chapter includes:<ul><li>A <b>tab</b> for ease of reference<li>A bulleted list outlining the <b>scope</b> of the chapter<li>A list of <b>figures</b><li>An <b>introduction</b> to the subject and its relevance to the dental practice<li>A list of key <b>legislation</b> relating to the subject<li>The subject <b>content</b> broken down into sub-headings<li>A <b>summary</b> to help reflection and recollection<li>An <b>action check list</b> to measure against existing working practices<li><b>frequently asked questions</b> to assist in practical application</ul><p>Each topic is covered with specific reference to dental practice needs, with all the necessary detail but no excessive technicality. Ultimately, this book shows how a healthy and safe workplace is eminently achievable.