Hazardous Plants The following slides will discuss
Description: Hazardous Plants The following slides will discuss the five main hazardous plants found in and around Peterborough County These hazardous plants include: stinging nettle, poison ivy, poison sumac, wild parsnip and giant hogweed Distinct
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slide1. Hazardous Plants The following slides will discuss the five main hazardous plants found in and around Peterborough County
These hazardous plants include: stinging nettle, poison ivy, poison sumac, wild parsnip and giant hogweed
Distinct features of plant as well as hazardous parts will be discussed
In addition, PPE and what to do if contact with a plant occurs will be reviewed<br>
slide2. Stinging Nettle Poison Ivy Poison Sumac<br>
slide3. Wild Parsnip Giant
Hogweed<br>
slide4. PPE and what to do if contact occurs PPE
Long sleeved shirt
Pants
Closed toed shoes
Gloves
If contact with a hazardous plant occurs
Wash the affected area with soap and cool water
Wash all equipment and clothing
Apply a cool compress
Seek medical attention if reaction persists<br>
These hazardous plants include: stinging nettle, poison ivy, poison sumac, wild parsnip and giant hogweed
Distinct features of plant as well as hazardous parts will be discussed
In addition, PPE and what to do if contact with a plant occurs will be reviewed<br>
slide2. Stinging Nettle Poison Ivy Poison Sumac<br>
slide3. Wild Parsnip Giant
Hogweed<br>
slide4. PPE and what to do if contact occurs PPE
Long sleeved shirt
Pants
Closed toed shoes
Gloves
If contact with a hazardous plant occurs
Wash the affected area with soap and cool water
Wash all equipment and clothing
Apply a cool compress
Seek medical attention if reaction persists<br>