
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · Types Identifying poisonous plants The old saying “Leaves of three, let it be!” is a helpful reminder for identifying poison ivy and poison oak. However, it does not apply to poison sumac, …
Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical. Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to. Get away from the area, get clean, and get …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CDC
Apr 17, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it.
Workplace Carbon Monoxide Hazards | Carbon Monoxide | CDC
Sep 30, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can harm or kill workers. Employers, workers, and equipment users can take precautions to prevent CO poisonings.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Fact Sheet
Apr 15, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items …
Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · Venomous snakes can be dangerous to outdoor workers. Although most people do not die from snake bites, there can be lasting effects. Employers and workers can take actions to stay safe.
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · 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 …
Outbreak Linked to Morel Mushroom Exposure — Montana, 2023
Mar 14, 2024 · Abstract During March–April 2023, a total of 51 persons reported mild to severe gastrointestinal illness after eating at restaurant A in Bozeman, Montana. The outbreak resulted in …
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 …
Mold, Testing, and Remediation | Mold | CDC
Feb 25, 2025 · However, the molds themselves are not toxic or poisonous. Molds that produce mycotoxins, like Stachybotrys chartarum, should be considered the same as other molds that can …