Fentanyl: Emergency Responders Toolkit

Purpose

The resources below provide key points from the NIOSH recommendations for how First Responders can protect themselves from exposure to illicit drugs, including Fentanyl.

Red Toolbox with variety of tools

The resources below provide key points from the NIOSH recommendations for how First Responders can protect themselves from exposure to illicit drugs, including Fentanyl.

Video

Properly using PPE to avoid illicit drug exposure for First Responders

This video will show you how to properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid exposure to illicit drugs.

Total running time: 12:07

Audio Description Transcript Low Resolution Video

Infographics

Reducing illicit drug exposure and safety measures for first responders.

Download these infographics to share with others.

View LargerDownload
Infographic for first responders on what to do if illicit drugs are suspected to be present.
Protecting yourself when you suspect illicit drugs are present.
View LargerDownload
Infographic on protecting emergency responders from illicit drug exposure.
Protecting yourself when illicit drugs are present.
View LargerDownload
Infographic on what to do after leaving a scene where illicit drugs were present.
Protecting yourself and others when leaving a scene where illicit drugs were present.

Postcard

Yellow background with black text explaining how first responders can protect themselves from exposure.
Side 1: How to protect yourself from exposure to illicit drugs, including fentanyl.
Yellow background with black text explaining how first responders can protect others from exposure.
Side 2: How to protect others from exposure to illicit drugs, including fentanyl.
Download the Postcard
FentanylCard_2019
Download
Download
Print
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health