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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
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
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
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