3. 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)
4. 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.
5. 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
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
11. Rule 5
Never start work if you cannot do
the job safely.
Discuss with your supervisor for
other options, other time.
12. 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,…
13. Rule 7
Never work without proper eye
protection
Always wear appropriate
safety glasses or goggles
when working or cleaning
tools in the dental lab.
14. Rule 8
Never bring hands close to sharp
objects.
always keep your hands at a safe
distance from sharp tools.
15. Rule 9
Never create a dusty and smoky
environment‐dust, chemicals and
smoke can be dangerous so work in
a well ventilated areas.
16. 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.
17. Rule 11
Never leave your work area in a
mess – always clean up after
yourself
18. Rule 12
Never wear gloves while
working on rotating
equipment
19. 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.
20. Rule 14
Never make any adjustments to a machine when it is
in operation. Before making adjustments always talk to
your supervisor for permission
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. Special thanks
THANKS to James Kaznosky (Environmental Health and Safety)-
DENTAL SHOP SAFETY(pdf)
