1. Store Iron Pills Properly
The most common instance of iron poisoning occurs when children take an excessive number of caplets. They may think that it is candy or equate it to children's vitamins. If you have iron supplements in your home, keep them in containers with childproof caps, lock them in your medicine cabinet, and/or keep them high out of reach, where children can't get to them.
2. Don't Use Iron Cookware
Iron skillets, pans and utensils may leave deposits of the element in your food. This is especially true for foods that have an acidic nature, such as spaghetti sauce and other products with tomato in them. Use cookware made of stainless steel or glass rather than iron. If you're particularly concerned, ask the waiters at any restaurants you attend whether the food will be prepared with iron cookware, and ask friends not to prepare meals in iron pots or skillets while you are at their house.
3. Ask Your Doctor About Iron Imbalance in Your Diet
When taken with food, alcohol can increase the amount of iron your body absorbs. Drinking orange juice and eating foods with a lot of citric acid can have a similar effect. In addition, a disease known as hemochromatosis causes iron to build up in your system, which can be dangerous if not monitored. If you're concerned about iron poisoning, keep track of the foods you eat and then talk to your doctor. He may suggest cutting back on certain foods that may facilitate iron build-up.
4. Watch Your Work Conditions
People who work around iron run the risk of absorbing toxic amounts into their system. This includes welders, steel workers, foundry workers and pipe layers. If you work with iron, follow all safety procedures carefully, and always use masks and other proper equipment. If chronic poisoning is a concern, you may wish to transfer to a different position or even change careers if you can.
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