Addressing Opioid Overdoses - OSHA Issues Guidance and New York Adopts New Law
The opioid overdose crisis has made emergency preparedness a growing concern for employers, including printing operations. Although overdose deaths have declined recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that opioids were involved in more than 44,000 deaths nationwide in 2025. Government agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are addressing the continuing threat through workplace guidance, access to reversal medications, and new legal requirements.