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)
Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level CDC recommends testing blood for lead exposure A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg dL) Healthcare providers should follow recommendations based on initial screening capillary and confirmed venous BLLs Learn more about the recommended actions after a blood lead level test
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
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
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC 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
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