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0ni -viovative <br /> onstruction <br /> ) lotions <br /> r <br /> k <br /> Brown Recluse f Black Widow <br /> Hazard Controls <br /> Inspect or shake out any clothing, shoes , towels, or equipment before use . <br /> Wear protective clothing such as a long - sleeved shirt and long pants, hat, gloves, and <br /> boots when handling stacked or undisturbed piles of materials . <br /> Minimize the empty spaces between stacked materials . <br /> Remove and reduce debris and rubble from around the outdoor work areas . Trim or <br /> eliminate tall grasses from around outdoor work areas . <br /> Store apparel and outdoor equipment in tightly closed plastic bags . <br /> Keep your tetanus boosters up -to - date ( every 10 years ) . Spider bites can become infected <br /> with tetanus spores . <br /> If you think you have been bit by a poisonous spider, immediately call the SSO and follow <br /> the guidance below : <br /> Remain calm . Too much excitement or movement will increase the flow of venom into <br /> the blood ; <br /> Apply a cool , wet cloth to the bite or cover the bite with a cloth and apply an ice bag to <br /> the bite ; <br /> Elevate the bitten area , if possible ; <br /> Do not apply a tourniquet, do not try to remove venom ; and <br /> Try to positively identify the spider to confirm its type . If the spider has been killed , collect <br /> it in a plastic bag or jar for identification purposes . Do not try to capture a live spider — <br /> especially if you think it is a poisonous spider . <br /> 4 . 2 . 23 POISONOUS PLANTS <br /> Many native and exotic plants are poisonous to humans when ingested or through skin contact . <br /> The most common problems with poisonous plants arise from contact with sap oils that cause <br /> allergic skin reactions . While outdoor workers can have direct exposure to these plants, others <br /> can also be exposed by touching items that have the oils on them . <br /> 34 <br />