Fentanyl Exposure Types

Officers and emergency personnel encounter fentanyl at overdose scenes, drug seizures, and during arrests. Accidental inhalation or skin contact is common.

Nurses, doctors, and hospital staff may be exposed when treating overdose patients or handling contaminated items.

Prison staff face exposure risks from drug smuggling, inmate mail, and cell searches where fentanyl may be concealed.

Mail handlers may be exposed to fentanyl shipped through packages, especially in distribution centers.

Hotel, motel, and rental property cleaners may encounter fentanyl residue left by occupants.