Preparing SPACE FOR INJECTING

Encourage people to:

• When possible, find a safe place that is clean, well-lit and where time can be taken to inject. People are more likely to apply safer practices and not miss their injection when they are not in a rush.

• Always wash hands with soap and water before handling harm reduction supplies. If soap and water are not available, use BZK wipes or alcohol swabs. Risk of infection is reduced by removing bacteria, viruses and dirt from hands.

• Always clean preparation surface with soap and water, BZK wipes, or alcohol swabs. Surfaces not cleaned can contaminate injection equipment.

• Put all equipment needed for injecting on a cleaned surface and have all supplies needed within reach.

• Plan and prepare for overdose, carry naloxone. When possible, avoid using alone, do a test hit, use smaller amounts, and go slowly.