Spider bites
April 27, 2015
Encountering a spider is not an ideal situation for most people. And for outdoor workers, including gardeners, farmers, construction workers and mail carriers, spiders can present an occupational hazard. With the United States being home to venomous arachnids such as the black widow, brown recluse and hobo spiders, the danger is real.
However, NIOSH notes that spiders are generally not aggressive, and bites tend to happen when a spider feels trapped or is unintentionally disturbed. For these reasons, it is important that workers know how to protect themselves and what actions to take if bitten.
Symptoms of a spider bite can range from mild to severe, NIOSH states. Mild symptoms include pain at the site of the bite, itching, muscle cramps and sweating. More serious symptoms include difficulty breathing, vomiting, fever and high blood pressure.
If you are bitten by a spider, NIOSH recommends taking the following steps:
To help prevent spider bites:
Click here for information on insects.
Click here for information on outdoor workers.
Thanks for the share, NSC!
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