OSHA Binder 10-Point Audit
Is your OSHA binder actually compliant — or just present? Run this 10-point audit before your next inspection. Built from regulatory source material, not a template.
The honest truth: Most dental OSHA binders would not pass an unannounced inspection today. Not because nobody cares — because compliance maintenance is rarely taught. This checklist changes that.
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10 things your binder must have to pass inspection.
Exposure Control Plan — Updated This Year
Must list every current employee with occupational exposure. Last year's names on this year's form is a citation.
Bloodborne Pathogen Training Records — Within 12 Months
Signed and dated by every exposed employee. Training at hire counts only for the hire year.
Hepatitis B Vaccination Records or Signed Declinations
Every employee with exposure risk — vaccinated or declined in writing. No grey area here.
Hazard Communication Program + SDS Index + All SDS Sheets
A sheet for every chemical in the office. Organized. Indexed. Accessible to all staff in under 60 seconds.
PPE Written Program + Training Documentation
Written program AND evidence that every employee was trained on proper use.
Radiation Safety Program — State-Specific
Not federal. State-specific. Includes operator certifications, equipment records, and QA protocols.
Sharps Injury Log — Maintained On an Ongoing Basis
Every needlestick documented with date, device, department, and how it occurred.
Eyewash Station Flushing Log — Every Week, No Gaps
Weekly. Every week. Initialed. A log with gaps is evidence of non-compliance during the gap period.
Most Recent Inspection Findings + Corrective Actions
If you've had a walkthrough, the findings and your responses belong in the binder.
Dated Review History
When was this binder last reviewed? If the answer is "I don't know" — that's your first item to fix.
Operating in multiple states? Each one has different rules.
Federal OSHA sets the floor. State plans can be — and often are — stricter. If you're multi-state and using the same binder across all locations, you are not compliant in at least one of them.