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National Poison Prevention Awareness Week
Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) Health Alert: National Poison Prevention Week March 15-21, 2026.
"The Upstate New York Poison Center (based in Syracuse, N.Y.) is your local poison center, providing fast, free, confidential poison expertise 24/7/365. The Upstate New York Poison Center is one of 53 poison centers nationwide that make up America’s Poison Centers, a network dedicated to poison response and prevention. Research shows that poison centers play a critical role in saving lives..."
Anyone can call the Upstate New York Poison Center at any time with a poison emergency or question at 1-800-222-1222.
CALS Field Research Safety
Located under the CALS Research Safety Page this sub-page introduces the "Safety Guidelines for Farm and Field Researchers CALS Cornell University".
E-Bikes and Scooters Information
This section on the Agricultural Safety page includes resources on E-Bike & Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Guidance- Cornell University, Safety with E-Bikes and E-Scooters- NFPA and 2024 NYS Laws VAT.
Lithium-Ion Battery: A Consumer Safety Guide
Compared to traditional battery technology, they charge faster, last longer, and have higher power density.
Lightbulb safety information can be found on the Health and Safety Page too.