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When should an employee newly hired from a homeless shelter setting be tested before starting dental work?
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Correct answer: C. Tuberculosis (TB)
- A. OSHA does not require HIV testing for dental healthcare workers.
- B. Hepatitis C testing is not mandated by OSHA for all new employees in dental settings.
- C. Correct. TB testing (TST or IGRA) is required for new employees in dental settings, particularly those coming from high-risk environments (homeless shelters, correctional facilities, etc.) where TB exposure is more likely.
- D. Hepatitis B vaccination (not testing) is offered by employers — workers with prior vaccination do not require baseline testing.
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