- 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
- 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
- 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
- Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice
The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public health agencies and poison centers
- Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Abrin Chemical Fact Sheet Key points 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
- Symptoms of Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC
The most common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever Signs of severe food poisoning include bloody diarrhea, diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days, fever over 102°F, vomiting so often that you cannot keep liquids down, and signs of dehydration
- 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
- Chlorine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Chlorine is a liquid or gas with a strong, irritating smell Signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure depend on how you were exposed Get away from the area, get clean, and get help if exposed Chlorine can explode with many common substances
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