NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From: Stinging Insects; Sun Exposure; Ticks and Mosquitoes; Heat Stress; Poisonous Plants; Cold Stress

This compilation of “NIOSH Fast Facts” presents colorful and simple to understand facts about stinging insects, sun exposure, ticks and mosquitoes, heat stress, poisonous plants, and cold stress.  The publication includes what kind of workers are at risk for exposure to these dangers, how to avoid the dangers, different diseases and conditions associated with the dangers, and early symptoms, late symptoms, and first aid to treat symptoms for all possible diseases and conditions associated.
Audience: Workers and members of the general public who spend a lot of time outside in varying and extreme weather conditions, as well as in areas where poisonous plants and dangerous insects may be present.may find this guidance helpful in their everyday activities.

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