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Toxic Plant Warnings

Many plants produce toxic substances that can affect workers who touch or otherwise handle the plants. Information is provided on where these plants grow, the dangers to health, and how workers can protect themselves and treat injuries.



Severe eye injury from Devil’s Club (Oplopanax horridus) TP 07-01 (PDF 362kb)

Severe skin damage from Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) TP 06-02 (PDF 526kb)

Severe skin irritation from Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) TP 06-01 (PDF 393kb)

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