Effective decontamination is the cornerstone of safety in the dental practice. Not only must the right equipment be employed, but it must also be used and maintained correctly to ensure optimum results and operational efficiency.
HTM 01-05 and SHTM 01-05 provide a baseline for the types of equipment required and the associated testing, servicing and validation of each. They outline general maintenance guidance and mandate the validation of specific equipment.
However, these are not the only documents that must be adhered to for compliant decontamination in dental practices. All must also comply with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), which apply to any piece of equipment in any industry that contains a pressure system.
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