Preventing Agricultural Chemical Exposure: A Safety Program Manual

• There are many different kinds of immediate effects from being poisoned with agricultural chemicals.
  
  

  Symptoms of Agricultural Chemical Poisoning: Skin rashes Irritation of nose, throat, or eyes Dizziness, nausea, throwing up Headaches Muscle cramps Difficulty breathing, chest pain Sweating more than usual Drooling Very small pupils in eyes Blurred vision

  
  
• Working in tobacco can also cause many of these same symptoms (stomach cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness). Make sure you tell a doctor if you think you were exposed to agricultural chemicals!
• Becoming dehydrated can also cause shortness of breath, disorientation, and fainting.