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4. What kind of training is needed?
The amendment says training should cover "how to recognize an opioid overdose, how to administer
naloxone, and hazards related to administering naloxone." Depending on the form in which it is
administered, there may be physical hazards (contact with sharps and strains), chemical hazards
(inhalation or contact with drugs and products), biological hazards (contact with blood and body fluids)
and psychological hazards (stress and violence).
5. Who should receive training?
"It makes sense to train people who are your first aiders," says Pamela. "But make sure you have trained
people available if your first aider is off on vacation, sick, or working remotely."
6. Where should workplaces store naloxone kits?
The kit must be in close proximity to the person who will administer it, and easily accessible. The logical
place to store the naloxone kit is in your first aid kit or close to your automated external defibrillator (AED).
7. How do you incorporate naloxone kits into your emergency response planning?
"Follow the process you use for other first aid emergencies," says Pamela. For example, set down in
writing
How WSPS can help
Resources and webinars
• Find out where to get a free naloxone kit in Ontario
• Naloxone information - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
• First Aid - Administering Naloxone (naloxone hydrochloride) (CCOHS)
• Ontario Mandating Naloxone Kits in High-Risk Workplaces
• How to Effectively Address the Risks of Workplace Impairment (free 90-minute Safety Connection
session)
Training
• Impairment in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know (half-day virtual or public classroom
training)
• Substance Use in the Workplace: Addressing Stigma (free 30-minute eCourse)
• Supervisor Responsibilities and Due Diligence (half-day virtual or public classroom training)
The information in this article is accurate as of its publication date.
