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Poisons
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Africanized Bees in California 
 Contains quick facts about Africanized Honey Bees, maps illustrating where "killer bees" have been found in California, articles, and a bibliography. From the Department of Entomology, University of California Riverside. http://bees.ucr.edu Topics: Animals, Biology, Insects & Arachnids, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 29, 2003 American International Rattlesnake Museum
Useful site that includes pictures and descriptions of snakes such as the Arizona black rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis cerberus) to the western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox). Also provides interesting facts regarding how dangerous rattlesnakes are, what to do if you are bitten, and descriptions of the snakes' coil and strike positions, rattles, head shapes, and fangs. http://www.rattlesnakes.com/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Arsenic and King George III
Discussion of a study that concludes "medication laced with arsenic may have contributed to [King George's] mental problems." Scientists have suggested that George III's poor physical health and episodes of mental instability "were caused by porphyria -- a rare inherited blood disorder. New studies have revealed another possible contributing cause for the King's problems: arsenic poisoning." Includes links to sites about porphyria. Part of the Neuroscience for Kids site. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/george.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Heads of State, Notable People: Government, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 8, 2006 ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Specialized information about poisoning in animals. It is mainly for veterinarians, with some general information for lay users. The site offers tips for preventing poisoning and information about what to do when an animal is poisoned. The Center is a joint venture of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/ Topics: Animals, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pets, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Cadmium Toxicity
Fact sheet about cadmium poisoning. "Cadmium toxicity occurs when a person breathes in high levels of cadmium from the air, or eats food or drinks water containing high levels of cadmium." Topics include causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention. "There is no effective treatment for cadmium toxicity." From the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). http://www.upmc.com/healthatoz/pages/healthlibrary.aspx?chunkiid=120796 Topics: Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 10, 2008 Canary Database: Animals as Sentinels of Human Environmental Health Hazards
This database is a compilation of curated peer-reviewed research articles "that explore the use of wildlife, domestic, and companion animals as 'sentinels' for the effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in the environment that may be a risk to human health." Includes information about animal species, exposures, health effects, and location. From the Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program, Yale University School of Medicine. http://canarydatabase.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Consumer Factsheet On: Thallium
Questions and answers related to the presence of thallium, "a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements," in the drinking water supply. Discusses safe levels of thallium according to the Safe Drinking Water Act, health and environmental effects of thallium, and related topics. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/safewater/contaminants/dw_contamfs/thallium.html Topics: Public Health & Safety, Water Last updated Dec 20, 2006 Dealing With Emergencies
"Review this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know where to turn." Some of the conditions covered include cuts, chest pain, heart attacks, head injuries, poisoning, shock, and stroke. Includes material about the Heimlich maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). From WebMD. http://firstaid.webmd.com/tc/dealing-with-emergencies-overview Topics: Health, Public Health & Safety Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Detoxify Your Studio
Tips from an artist for less-toxic painting, including ideas for effectively using acrylic paint (in place of oil paints) and for creating a healthy workspace. Discusses cleaning, ventilation, and artist materials. Part of a collection of how-to articles for artists and musicians, from a nonprofit arts organization. http://artsandmedia.net/2001/08/detoxify_your_studio.html Topics: Art, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jan 4, 2009 HealthyToys.org: The Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys
Test results released in December 2007 for toxic chemicals in "over 1,200 toys and children's products." Search by product name, or browse by brand or toy type. Listings include general information (such as country of manufacture), and levels of lead, cadmium, chlorine/PVC, arsenic, and mercury. Also includes a FAQ, background on the chemicals, and a place to submit suggestions for other toys to be tested. From the Ecology Center (Michigan), with the Washington Toxics Coalition. http://www.healthytoys.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hobbies, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 11, 2008 The Hobo Spider Web Site
Devoted to the hobo spider, currently found in the Pacific Northwest, and spreading into other states and Canada. Contains a natural history of the spider, information on bites and stings, and facts about other commonly found poisonous spiders, including the brown recluse, the black window, and the yellow sac. Also features related links. http://hobospider.org/ Topics: Animals, Insects & Arachnids, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 18, 2006 Keeping the Artist Safe: Hazards of Arts and Crafts Materials
Collection of links to websites with safety information for the use of art products. Includes overviews, information about specific materials (such as ceramics and photographic chemicals), regulations and standards, resources for artists and schools, bibliographies, and more. Provides links to some Spanish-language pages. From the Specialized Information Services (SIS) Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/arthazards.html Topics: Art, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 29, 2007 Poison Ivy, Oak, & Sumac Information Center
A collection of folklore, photographs, and medical information about the allergic skin rashes caused by contact with these wild plants, all of which contain the potent allergen urushiol oil. Includes sections on plant identification, the chemistry of soap, and plant removal and control. Most of the contributions in the treatments section come from the general public and have not been reviewed by medical professionals. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 13, 2008 Poison Prevention.org
"This Web site has been established to provide public information about the events associated with National Poison Prevention Week [third week in March], the steps that you can take to help prevent accidental poisonings and tips for promoting community involvement in poison prevention." Includes a FAQ with poison prevention tips, list of available material, and award-winning children's posters. Managed by the Poison Prevention Week Council in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. http://www.poisonprevention.org Topics: Public Health & Safety Last updated Mar 5, 2007 Rattlesnakes (DesertUSA)
Description, range, habits, life cycle, and pictures of these pit vipers are featured at this site. http://www.desertusa.com/may96/du_rattle.html Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 9, 2002 Spiders and Other Arachnids at UC Riverside
Contains articles, distribution map, and identification information for brown recluse spiders; and facts and photographs of other types of spiders (including hobo spiders and daddy-longlegs). From the Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside. http://spiders.ucr.edu/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Insects & Arachnids, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 23, 2003 Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
A list of "plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract." Entries for each plant include photos, common and scientific names, family, toxic principle, and symptoms. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Animal Poison Control Center. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Using Insect Repellents Safely
Guide to choosing and using insect repellents, with precautions for adults and children. Includes a section on avoiding Lyme disease and ticks ("The Western black-legged tick, the species that most often transmits the disease, is found in 55 of California's 58 counties"). Written by the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation, for the National Ag Safety Database. http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000901-d001000/d000987/d000987.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 3, 2008 Venomous Creatures
Information on poisonous arthropods (bees, black widow spiders, brown spiders, centipedes, conenose bugs [parasites], scorpions, tarantulas, ants) and reptiles (gila monsters, snakes). Includes a photo and brief description of each animal, signs and symptoms of envenomation, basic first aid, and a short video clip. From the Poison and Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona. http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/outreach/poison/venom.php Topics: Animals, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 13, 2005 |
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