NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from 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.
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
2024年8月28日 · 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.
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.
Dermatitis Associated with Cashew Nut Consumption - Centers for …
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. The Little League had purchased 2,928 bags from a …
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC - Centers for Disease …
2024年9月6日 · 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 …
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 · Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant consumed throughout the world for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute (1). It is typically brewed into a tea, chewed, smoked, or ingested in capsules (2). It is also known as Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketum, and Biak (3). The Drug Enforcement Administration includes kratom on its Drugs of Concern list (substances …
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
2024年9月6日 · Background 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. Powdered abrin looks …
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
2024年9月6日 · 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.
About Scabies | Scabies | CDC
2024年9月9日 · Signs and symptoms The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching, especially at night, and a pimple-like skin rash. Common areas on body where symptoms occur include: between fingers, in the skin folds of the wrist, elbow, knee, or armpit, and on the penis, nipples, waist, buttocks, and shoulder blades. You may see tiny burrows on the skin, caused …