Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Mar 3, 2026 · 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 …
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 …
Tetrodotoxin: Biotoxin | NIOSH | CDC
Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) and in some …
Poisonings, Envenomations, and Toxic Exposures During Travel
Apr 23, 2025 · Learn how to educate international travelers about toxic plants, animals, and chemicals.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards at Work | 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.
Mold | Mold | CDC
Sep 26, 2024 · This will produce a poisonous gas. Follow manufacturers' instructions when you use bleach or any other cleaning product. Open windows and doors to provide fresh air. Wear rubber …
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 …
Health Care Utilization and Outcomes Associated with ...
Mar 11, 2021 · Summary What is already known about this topic? Poisonous mushroom ingestions can result in serious illness and death. The national prevalence of health care use associated with …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CDC
Jan 12, 2026 · 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.