Poisonous Plants Identification Guide - Toxic Plant Safety Tips for Hiking, Camping & Gardening

About the Poisonous Plants Meeting Sheet

The Poisonous Plants Meeting Sheet is for workers operating in areas where poison ivy, oak, and sumac are present. This download emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and proper precautions to prevent contact with these plants, which can cause severe itchy and blistered rashes. It details the ways these plants can infect individuals, including direct physical contact with the plants or their oils on clothes, tools, and other surfaces, as well as airborne exposure through dust and smoke particles. This guide is essential for educating employees on recognizing these hazardous plants and implementing safety measures to prevent serious skin reactions.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

• Avoiding exposure
• Airborn contact
• Physical contact