According to the CDC, an average of 115 Americans die each day due to an opioid overdose.
Unfortunately, some of those deaths may be attributed to your coworkers - with no addiction profile.
The rise of synthetic opioids and subsequent illegal methods for obtaining them, has brought with it a new danger for those working as first responders, law enforcement officers, and medical professionals.
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil are dangerous if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through mucous membranes. Many professionals within law, postal, and medical fields, face the grave danger of being exposed to these substances while doing their jobs. Even a moment’s exposure can lead to serious injury or death.
So how and why do these devastating substances exist?
Learn more about the history, uses and dangers of synthetic opioids by accessing our ebook:
“Synthetic Opioids: Containment Equipment for Improved Fentanyl and Carfentanil Personnel Protection”
In it, you will find:
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An alarming history of these synthetic opioids, such as their original uses and unfortunate outcomes
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Why accidental overdose is more common with synthetic opioids
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How law enforcement personnel, postal workers, first responders, and medical professionals are all at risk of exposure
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What you can do to protect your personnel against accidental exposure
Learn how an Air Science Fume Hood can protect you from exposure to synthetic opioids here. To view more of our ebooks concerning relevant issues within your industry, visit our site at www.airscience.com.
