Safety
Giant hogweed is a hazardous plant in that the sap can cause serious skin damage after contact and subsequent UV exposure. This is called phytophotodermatitis. It can leave permanent marks. The links below provide information about the skin condition, safe handling guidelines, Task Hazard Assessments for control activities, safety checklists, and safety plans.
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Giant Hogweed Control Task Hazard Assessment
An evaluation of risk and probabilities based on guidelines from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
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Giant Hogweed Control Safety Plan
A concise Plan & Checklist for a control event.
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Giant Hogweed (safety) Training Video
The essential short introduction for giant hogweed control. Required by all persons working with this plant.