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Any person working outdoors is at risk of exposure to poisonous plants, such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Format: PDF
Language: English (US)
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Suggested citation
NIOSH [2010]. NIOSH fast facts: Protecting yourself from poisonous plants. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2010-118.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health