Opioid
What is Opioid Disorder?
“Opioid Use Disorder is often known as ‘being addicted to opioids.’
What is Fentanyl?
A highly potent opioid that can be up to 80x stronger than morphine
True or False: You have the right to a safe and healthy workplace – even if you work in someone else’s home.
True
What is Opioid?
A substance that attaches to opioid receptors in the body and alters the way the body functions
True or False: It is fine to mix bleach and ammonia.
False
Addicted is a word professionals refrain from using, why?
Medical professionals do not like to use the term ‘addicted’ because it adds to stigma and shame that can often keep someone from seeking treatment or rehabilitation.”
What is Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl (IMF)?
Fentanyl manufactured for illegal drug use, rather than for medical reasons.
True or False: You have a right to speak up without fear of retaliation.
True
What is OSHA?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Part of the United States Department of Labor. Since 1970, OSHA has protected workers’ health and safety.
Name 1 way chemicals enter the body.
Skin, eyes, swallowing, inhalation.
Opioids prescribed by doctors have been rising since what year?
The early 1990's.
What is Ingestion?
Swallowing a substance (eating and drinking).
What is retaliation?
Retaliation is when an employerpunis hes an employee for speaking up or doing anything else that he or she has the right to do at work.
What is Overdose (OD)?
When someone takes a drug or combination of drugs in a toxic amount.
What should you do if a chemical exposure has occurred your eyes?
Flush the eye for 15 minutes.
The more often people are prescribed opioids, the more likely they are to develop what?
Opioid Use Disorder
What is Inhalation?
Breathing into the lungs
Access to PPE is part of a workers ______.
Rights
Examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Gear like clothing, helmets, goggles, gloves or other garments designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection.
What are chemical hazards and toxic substances?
Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose a wide range of health hazards and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion, and explosibility.
A large number of people become dependent after as little how many days?
5 days
What is Naloxone?
An opioid reversal agent (drug)
What is OSHA’s mission?
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
What is toxic substances?
A substance that can be poisonous or cause health effects. People are generally concerned about chemicals like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxin which can be found at some hazardous waste sites.
How long does it take for a toxic effect to occur?
The effects of toxic substances may appear immediately or soon after exposure, or they may take many years to appear. An acute exposure is a single exposure or a few exposures.