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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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. …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. VX | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · VX is a human-made chemical warfare agent. It is one of the most toxic nerve agents. Signs and symptoms depend on how much you were exposed to, how you were exposed, and for …