- Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation Employers and workers can take actions to stay safe
- Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected If you were exposed, get medical care
- Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level
CDC recommends testing blood for lead exposure A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg dL) Healthcare providers should follow recommendations based on initial screening capillary and confirmed venous BLLs Learn more about the recommended actions after a blood lead level test
- Food Poisoning Symptoms | Food Safety | CDC
Symptoms of food poisoning depend on the type of germ you swallowed The most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever Severe food poisoning can cause bloody diarrhea, diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days, fever over 102°F, frequent vomiting, and dehydration
- Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to Get away from the area, get clean, and get medical care if exposed
- Arsine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Arsine is a toxic gas that is colorless, flammable, and non-irritating Signs and symptoms of arsine poisoning depend on exposure method and dose If you were exposed, get clean and get medical care
- Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Background Strychnine is a strong poison Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health effects, including death Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder It can be taken by mouth, breathed in, or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein)
- Signs and Symptoms of Radiation Exposure
Short-term health effects of radiation exposure and contamination include Acute Radiation Syndrome and Cutaneous Radiation Injury If you experience symptoms of Acute Radiation Syndrome and Cutaneous Radiation Injury after a radiation emergency, seek medical attention as soon as it is safe Medical professionals will determine if treatments are needed
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