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Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

Kellie Thimmes, aka “Kellie T” is a Compliance Advisor for SafeLink Consulting, Inc. She most recently graduated magna cum laude from Colorado Technical University, with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Kellie has always had a passion for infection control and prevention and holds multiple certifications including the OSAP/DANB Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC). Most notably, Kellie was the Senior Consultant and Education Specialist for ProEdge Dental Water Labs. Over the years she has helped thousands of dental professionals establish and maintain a safe water protocol.

Recent Posts

Stopping Workplace Violence - No One Should be Afraid to Come to Work!

General Industry, Dental Lab Industry, Dentistry, Health & Safety, Emergency Planning, Workplace Violence

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

Caring for others should not increase your chances of workplace violence, yet somehow it does. According to the...

Stopping workplace violence

OSHA Compliance 2023 - Expect an Inspection!

General Industry, Dental Lab Industry, Dentistry, Health & Safety, OSHA Compliance & Penalties, Beverage Industry, Practice Management

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

With a 17% increase in budget and a 19% increase in OSHA inspectors, also known as compliance safety and health...

OSHA Inspection

Higher Cost of Living = Higher OSHA Civil Penalties

Insider, General Industry, Dental Lab Industry, Dentistry, Health & Safety, OSHA Compliance & Penalties, Beverage Industry

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

Based on cost-of-living adjustments, OSHA civil penalties increased again this year. The maximum penalties for...

OSHA penalties have increased

Top 3 Most Cited OSHA Standards in Dentistry 2022

Insider, Dental Lab Industry, Dentistry, Health & Safety, OSHA Compliance & Penalties, Quality Management System, Infection Control

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

Here's the latest list of Fiscal Year 2022 most cited OSHA Standards in Dentistry along with tips to help you in your...

Cited OSHA Standards in Dentistry

OSHA's General Duty Clause Ups the Ante on Safety

General Industry, Dental Lab Industry, Dentistry, Health & Safety, OSHA Compliance & Penalties, CDC Guidance, Infection Control, Beverage Industry, Medical Device Manufacturers

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

The old idiom ignorance is bliss may be true in some circumstances, but not when it comes to ensuring the safety of...

OSHA compliance

Raising Hepatitis Awareness - How Employers Can Help

Insider, General Industry, Dental Lab Industry, Dentistry, Health & Safety, OSHA Compliance & Penalties, CDC Guidance, Beverage Industry

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States. Throughout the month, federal, state,...

Hepatitis Awareness