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.
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
2024年8月28日 · 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).
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
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 cashew pieces, sold in 7-oz. bags, were imported from Mozambique and processed for distribution by a Pittsburgh company.
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC - Centers for Disease …
2024年9月6日 · 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): 888-232-6348. E-mail inquiries: [email protected]. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people's health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases ...
Paraquat | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
2024年9月6日 · 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 the amount, how someone was exposed, and how long they were exposed. If you were exposed, get medical care immediately.
Notes from the Field: Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) Exposures …
2016年7月29日 · CDC characterized kratom exposures that were reported to poison centers and uploaded to the National Poison Data System (NPDS) during January 2010–December 2015. The NPDS is a national database of information logged by the country’s regional poison centers serving all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and is ...
Breakthrough Varicella Fact Sheet | Chickenpox (Varicella) - CDC
2024年4月24日 · Poison Ivy . Ringworm. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Immunization and ...
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
2024年9月6日 · 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.
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