Quick Tips for Naloxone Use in the Workplace

Disclaimer:  This information is intended for educational purposes only.  For questions about the legal implications of providing opioid reversing drugs in your workplace, please consult your company’s employment lawyer before making any policy decisions.

Many organizations carry opioid reversing medicines in their emergency kits.  If your organization is one of them, please keep the following recommendations in mind:

1.       States that have Standing Orders for public use of Naloxone and similar medicines (which includes the Commonwealth of PA) offer training on the proper use of these medicines.  Although PA Act 139 does not require training, it’s highly recommended that anyone in your organization who might provide Naloxone to someone in response to an opioid overdose participates in training and obtains a certificate of completion, in advance of that use.

*For companies in states other than PA, please refer to your state’s Dept. of Health for state-specific information, guidance, and any relevant training requirements.

2.       If you believe someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, calling 911 is essential, whether you plan to administer reversing medicine or not.

For additional information and resources on this topic:

OSHA Fact Sheet:

Opioid Overdose Rescue with Reversal Medications

PA Dept. of Health Naloxone website:

Naloxone | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania