Can employees refuse the hepatitis B vaccine?
Yes. They have the right to refuse the vaccine and any post-exposure evaluation and follow-up. However, a) They must be properly informed of the benefits through training. b) They must sign an OSHA declination form. c) An employee may choose to take the vaccination at a later date if he/she is still performing tasks that may cause possible exposure. 7) What type of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is to be used in a dental office? Answer: PPE will be considered “appropriate” only if it does not permit blood or OPIM to pass through employee’s underlying garments, to reach the skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucosal membranes under normal conditions of use. 8) Are employees allowed to take PPE home? Answer: No. Employees are not permitted to take their protective equipment home and launder it. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide, launder, repair, replace, and dispose of PPE. 9) If the personal protective equipment is uncomfortable or too hot, is it permissible to sign a wa
