
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · 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 …
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 …
Food Poisoning Symptoms | Food Safety | CDC
Nov 24, 2025 · Symptoms of food poisoning depend on the type of germ you swallowed. The most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Severe …
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 …
Arsine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · 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 …
Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
Jan 14, 2025 · Effects of short-term alcohol use Drinking excessively on an occasion can lead to these harmful health effects: Injuries— motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns. …
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 …
Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Feb 15, 2024 · 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 …
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.
National Chemical and Radiological Surveillance Program
Apr 2, 2024 · Overview Roughly every 8 minutes, call data from poison centers across the country are uploaded to a national reporting database and electronic surveillance system called the National …