California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are a necessary component of the Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS), which outlines OSHA's guidelines for ensuring safe handling, use, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Option A, Biohazardous Waste Disposal Standard, deals specifically with the proper disposal of waste materials rather than the handling of chemicals. Option B, Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, addresses the protection of workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens rather than chemical safety. Option D, Dental Office Chemical Use Policy, is a specific policy that may be implemented by a dental office, but it is not a broader standard set by OSHA. Therefore, none of these options encompass the requirements for Material Safety Data Sheets as well as the Hazardous Communication Standard does.