- 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
- 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
- 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
- Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Abrin is a natural poison that can make people sick Signs and symptoms of abrin poisoning depend on how you were exposed If you were exposed, get clean and get medical care
- VX | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
VX is a human-made chemical warfare agent It is one of the most toxic nerve agents Signs and symptoms depend on how much you were exposed to, how you were exposed, and for how long Get clean and get medical help if exposed
- 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
- 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
- Symptoms of Lead Exposure | Lead in the Workplace | CDC
Symptoms of lead exposure are similar to other illnesses, so lead poisoning may be missed Families are also at risk of being exposed to lead brought home from worksites Tell your doctor if you or someone in your household works with lead
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