Resources for safe working

On this page you will find a collection of resources from across our website, as well as those from government and external bodies, regarding safety at work. We aim to provide you with access to the latest guidance and advice to help reassure you in light of safe working and the COVID-19 pandemic.

This page is divided into:

1. Information for the team

Pregnancy and COVID-19

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Read our latest advice based on government guidance for staff who are pregnant and concerned about safety at work.
Pregnancy and risk assessments: Staff should follow correct procedures - including undertaking appropriate risk assessments and acting on the outcomes. These risk assessments were created in line with guidance from Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

Risk assessments and safety checks

Record keeping guidance : Suggested record-keeping template for face-to-face consultation.
Daily screening log : Use this template to update the health status of all patient and staff.
Risk assessment guidance : Use this document to consider your risks.
Risk assessment tool : Use our template to carry out your own risk assessments.
Risk assessment for vulnerable staff : Use this template to discuss risks with staff considered vulnerable.
Risk assessment - Fully-vaccinated staff identified as in contact with a COVID-19 case
Respiratory protective equipment - monthly maintenance checks .
Principles of risk assessment course : Members, earn one hour of CPD with our online course.
Getting to and from work safely poster: Help staff understand new infection control procedures via our new poster.

PPE and COVID-19

Using PPE safely - CPD (1 hour): Complete the online course video to earn CPD on using PPE safely.
How to identify counterfeit PPE: Download these documents ensure your PPE supply is always accurate, including how to spot fake face masks.
Respirators in dentistry - CPD (1 hour): Watch the practical guidance and face fit-testing video with the Institute of Occupational Medicine.
Scotland: Update on PPE: Update on arrangements for PPE allocation in Scotland
Scotland: Update on IPC: Updated FAQs on the NIPCM and SOP guidance in Scotland

Return to work toolkits

Our toolkits were launched in June 2020 and last updated in December 2020.

We do not anticipate updating these documents any further, unless there are significant changes to practise. Any new information is likely to be government-issued which we will reflect in our FAQs.

The toolkits were created to offer guidance on returning to work safely after practices reopened or expanded their level of care after the first UK lockdown. They include information on AGPs, fallow time, air changes as well as advice on job retention and the workers support schemes.

Download the toolkit for England

Download the toolkit for Scotland

Download the toolkit for Wales

Further resources

FAQs: answers to your most asked questions on keeping safe at work.
Employing and managing staff advice: Find our advice on employing and managing staff including templates, videos and guidance.
Are you ok? Practitioner Health support services: Watch the interview with Dame Clare Gerada
BDJ collection on coronavirus.
BDJ content on minimally invasive dentistry.
Health Assured 24/7 counselling service: This is a stressful time for many, that’s why we’re providing members with access to a 24/7 counselling service.You’re not alone, find out how Health Assured can help you today.