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​Poisonous Plants​

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac release oil called Urushiol when parts of the plant are bruised, damaged, or burned. An allergic reaction occurs as an itchy red rash with bumps or blisters when the oil gets on the skin. 


​You can identify these by looking at the leaves. Poison Ivy and Oak have leaves of three. Poison Sumac usually have clusters of 7-12 leaves. 


Exposure: Workers may become exposed to urushiol through:

​- Direct Contact with the plant

- Indirect contact, such as touching tools, livestock, or clothing that have        urushiol on them 

- Inhalation of particles containing urushiol from burning plants 


Symptoms: Signs or symptoms associated with dermal contact  with poisonous plants may include: 

- Red Rash wihtin a few days of contact

- Swelling

- Itching 

- Possible bumps, patches, streaking, or weeping blisters 


First Aid: Workers who have come in contact with poisonous plants should: 

- Immediately rinse skin with rubbing alcohol, dishwashing soap or detergent, and lots of water

- Apply Wet compresses, calamine lotion, or hydrocortisone cream to the skin to reduce itching and blistering 

​- An Antihistamine such as diphenhydramine can be taken to help relieve itching 

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"A BJI worker is a safe worker."

Safety is a structured business practice at BJ Inspections, Inc., with all employees and staff supporting our pledge that a BJI worker is a safe worker. BJI promotes the gas & oil industry's safety focus and firmly believes that nothing is more important than the safety of the site, its workers and the surrounding community. 


BJ Inspections, Inc. is committed to safe operations including, but not limited to, safety orientations, conducting weekly safety topics and monthly safety training to its workers.  

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