64% of dentists (156 respondents) stated that their clinics werein compliance with local health and safety requirements includ-ing policies for needle injuries and exposure to blood. Among allrespondents, 45% (109 respondents) provided protective equip-ment for the personnel who collect, transport and treat waste, and53% (129 respondents) provided vaccination against hepatitis Band tetanus. 41% (99 respondents) provided training programs onhealthcare waste management for all involved staff, i.e. dentists,nurses, assistants and waste workers.