Opioid Handling Resources

Due to the recent submissions of fentanyl, carfentanil, and other powerful synthetic opioids to the Department, special precautions should be taken to minimize exposure when handling, sampling, and field testing powders.  The Drug Enforcement Administration does not recommend field testing of powders without taking proper precautions.

For information on Safe Handling for First/Emergency Responders visit:

• Fentanyl Safety Training Video for First Responders – Fentanyl: The Real Deal
• The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders, released on November 1, 2017, are the result of a Federal Interagency Working Group coordinated by the White House National Security Council with input from associations/organizations representing the medical, public health, law enforcement, Fire/EMS, and occupational safety and health disciplines.
• https://www.fentanylsafety.com/safe-handling/
• Fentanyl: Emergency Responders at Risk