How can families reduce the risk of exposure to cadmium?
• In the home, store substances that contain cadmium safely, and keep nickel-cadmium batteries out of reach of young children. • Cadmium is a component of tobacco smoke. Avoid smoking in enclosed spaces like inside the home or car in order to limit exposure to children and other family members. • If you work with cadmium, use all safety precautions to avoid carrying cadmium-containing dust home from work on your clothing, skin, hair, or tools. • A balanced diet can reduce the amount of cadmium taken into the body from food and drink.
