Industrial Hygiene Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, July 20, 2026

Cadmium is widely used in industrial applications, it can sometimes be found in batteries, solar cells, pigments, alloys, coatings, and plastics. While valued for its durability and corrosion resistance, cadmium and its compounds are highly toxic and classified as carcinogens by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Exposure has been linked to serious health effects, impacting the respiratory, renal, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems.

Worker exposure can occur across a wide range of industries, particularly in manufacturing and construction. High-risk activities include metal smelting and refining, battery and plastics production, welding, electroplating, machining, and painting. Additional exposure risks exist in recycling operations, landfill work, electronic waste processing, composting, and municipal waste incineration, where cadmium-containing dust or fumes may be present.

“Workers can be exposed to cadmium by inhaling contaminated dust, fumes, or mists, or through ingestion after contact with contaminated surfaces,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Without proper controls, cadmium can also contaminate clothing, food, and work environments. To reduce these risks, OSHA and Cal/OSHA have established permissible exposure limits (PELs) and require protective measures in workplaces where cadmium is present.”

LA Testing helps companies meet these requirements through comprehensive industrial hygiene, environmental, and material testing services. The company also provides sampling supplies, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support safer work environments. LA Testing has even sponsored an educational video about cadmium and occupational exposure risks that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/MyaF9xJzTd0 

For more information about cadmium testing and workplace exposure solutions, visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. 

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental, indoor air quality and material testing for mercury, asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, and San Diego.