
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 …
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 …
Symptoms of Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC
Jan 31, 2025 · The most common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Signs of severe food poisoning include bloody diarrhea, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Riot Control Agents | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Riot control agents (also called "tear gas") are chemical compounds that cause irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs, and skin. Signs and symptoms depend on how …
Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level
Aug 21, 2025 · 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 …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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.
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · 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 …