Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC 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 medical care if exposed
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC 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 to stay safe
Phosgene | Chemical Emergencies | CDC Phosgene is a toxic gas or liquid that can cause damage to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and lungs Signs and symptoms depend on how the amount of phosgene, how the person was exposed, and for how long If you were exposed, get clean and get medical care
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 amphibian, octopus, and shellfish species
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 exposed clothing separately in hot water with detergent Barrier skin creams, such as lotion containing bentoquatum, may offer some protection
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC 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, including death Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder It can be taken by mouth, breathed in, or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein)