Session Number
160
Session Title
Poison Ivy Dangers: Preventable Occupational Health Costs
Track Title
Work Zone
Event Description/Abstract
The impact of poison ivy can be felt in every aspect of highway construction and maintenance. The toxin associated with this plant can disrupt productivity for days for multiple employees at many jobsites and projects. Lost time for workers, workers’ compensation claims, and employee suffering are all issues of great concern. This presentation will cover the characteristics and photographs of these plants, common and unusual symptoms, and statistics and costs associated with this disease state. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn tips for protecting themselves and their workers from these plants, how to decontaminate equipment, and what treatments are available for minimizing or eliminating the effect of poison ivy.
Poison Ivy Dangers: Preventable Occupational Health Costs
The impact of poison ivy can be felt in every aspect of highway construction and maintenance. The toxin associated with this plant can disrupt productivity for days for multiple employees at many jobsites and projects. Lost time for workers, workers’ compensation claims, and employee suffering are all issues of great concern. This presentation will cover the characteristics and photographs of these plants, common and unusual symptoms, and statistics and costs associated with this disease state. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn tips for protecting themselves and their workers from these plants, how to decontaminate equipment, and what treatments are available for minimizing or eliminating the effect of poison ivy.
