The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa dictates that:
"every person has the right to a working environment that is not
harmful to their health nor well-being". The practitioner and/or
health care facility as the employer should ensure a safe working
environment as far as reasonably possible for all employees, as
well as individuals attending the facility. The Centres for Disease Control in the United States of America
has a comprehensive document that outlines every aspect of
infection prevention in the dental setting.