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- Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Many plants are poisonous to humans when ingested or through skin contact with plant chemicals The most common problems with poisonous plants arise from contact with the sap oil Several plants native to the United States can cause an allergic skin reaction These include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
- Workplace Carbon Monoxide Hazards - CDC
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can harm or kill workers Employers, workers, and equipment users can take precautions to prevent CO poisonings
- Tetrodotoxin: Biotoxin | NIOSH | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and . . .
Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) and in some amphibian, octopus, and shellfish species
- 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
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics - CDC
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it
- Chemicals That Can Contaminate Tap Water | Drinking Water | CDC
Public tap water in the United States is regulated and usually safe to drink However, sometimes tap water gets contaminated with chemicals that can make you sick
- 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
- Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor | CDC
Venomous snakes can be dangerous to outdoor workers Although most people do not die from snake bites, there can be lasting effects
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