- 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
- Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Cannabis Product Alert If you use cannabis products, keep them in a locked childproof container and out of the reach and sight of children and pets For additional questions, contact your healthcare provider, your health department, or your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222, or 911 if it's an emergency
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac Images courtesy of U S Department of Agriculture Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves Wash exposed clothing separately in hot water with detergent Barrier skin creams, such as lotion containing bentoquatum, may offer some protection
- 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
- Fast Facts - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Poisonous Plants Any person working outdoors is at risk of exposure to poisonous plants, such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac When in contact with skin, the sap oil (urushiol) of these plants can cause an allergic reaction Burning these poisonous plants produces smoke that, when inhaled, can cause lung irritation
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