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  1. Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC

    Mar 3, 2026 · 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 …

  2. Increases in Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers ...

    Mar 26, 2026 · National Poison Data System (NPDS) data were analyzed to examine trends in kratom-related exposure reports, stratified by exposure report type (single- and multiple-substance exposure …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · 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, …

  6. Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice

    Apr 2, 2024 · The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public health agencies …

  7. 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 …

  8. Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette–Associated Cases Reported to Poison ...

    Jun 22, 2023 · E-cigarette–associated cases reported to U.S. poison centers have fluctuated during the past decade, increasing during 2010–2014, and then decreasing during 2015–2017 (1). During …

  9. Chlorine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · Chlorine is a liquid or gas with a strong, irritating smell. Signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure depend on how you were exposed. Get away from the area, get clean, and get help if …

  10. 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 much you were …