Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to a checklist for dental offices.
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September 28, 1992
Ms. Carole Kolstad
Director,
Federal Agency Relations
American Dental Association
1111 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005-5603
Dear Ms. Kolstad:
This is in response to your letter of August 27, requesting assistance in preparation of a compliance checklist for use by dental offices. Specifically, you requested that we review the document you have drafted and concur that "...a dental office that follows this checklist would be in substantial compliance with OSHA regulations...."