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 …
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · 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 …
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, …
Dermatitis Associated with Cashew Nut Consumption
During April 1982, a poison ivy-like dermatitis affected 54 persons who consumed cashew nut pieces sold by a Little League organization in a southcentral Pennsylvania community. The …
Notes from the Field: Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) Exposures …
Jul 29, 2016 · CDC characterized kratom exposures that were reported to poison centers and uploaded to the National Poison Data System (NPDS) during January 2010–December 2015. …
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Sep 6, 2024 · Regional poison control center: 1-800-222-1222. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Public Response Hotline. Phone: 800-CDC-INFO. Teletypewriter (TTY): …
Paraquat | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Paraquat is a toxic chemical that is commonly used as an herbicide (plant killer). Swallowing paraquat is the most likely way to be poisoned. Signs and symptoms depend on …
Symptoms of Illnesses Caused by Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms
Feb 15, 2024 · Swallowing toxins made by cyanobacteria can poison birds and mammals, including dogs, livestock, and wildlife. Animals can swallow toxins by swimming in or drinking …
Pesticide Illness and Injury Surveillance | Worker Health and Safety ...
Jan 17, 2024 · American Association of Poison Control Centers contains an updated list of local and regional poison control centers. EPA's National Strategies for Health Care Providers: …
Mar 29, 1994 · 1992, the American Association of Poison Control Centers recorded four deaths attributed to ingestion of poisonous plants (1–4 ). Water hemlock—also known as bea-ver …