- Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac release an oil (urushiol) when part of the plant is damaged or burned When the oil gets on the skin, most exposed people have an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) Workers can become exposed to urushiol through: Direct contact with the plant
- Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
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 February 15, 2024 Sources Print Share
- 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
- Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice
About The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created in 2010 by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), America's Poison Centers, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public health agencies and poison centers
- 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
- Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Abrin is a natural poison that comes from the seeds of the rosary pea or jequirity pea plant These seeds are red with a black spot on one end Abrin is similar to another poison called ricin, which is found in the seeds of the castor bean plant Abrin can be made into a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water
- Fast Facts - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac ӽ Inhaling smoke from burning plants can cause severe allergic respiratory problems When exposure to burning poisonous plants is unavoidable, employers should provide workers with: A NIOSH-certified half-face piece particulate respirator rated R–95, P–95, or better This recommendation does
- Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, the ricin that comes out can cause injury Ricin can be made from the waste material left over from processing castor beans Ricin can be in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet It can also be dissolved in water or weak acid
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