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| Title: | Beryllium Hazards and Controls | Publication date: | 2/1/2022 | Effective date: | 11/18/2006 |
BRIEFPolicy SummaryThe Beryllium Safety Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) ensures exposures are minimized through limiting work with beryllium and by using medical surveillance, exposure assessment, and controls. Who Should Read This PolicyBerkeley Lab employees, visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors who may perform work that includes beryllium To Read the Full Policy, Go To:The POLICY tab on this wiki page To Read the EH&S Program Details, Go To:ES&H Manual Chapter 38 Beryllium Safety Subject Matter Expert
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| Title: | Beryllium Hazards and Controls | Publication date: | 2/1/2022 | Effective date: | 11/18/2006 |
POLICYA. PurposeThe Beryllium Safety Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) ensures exposures are minimized through limiting work with beryllium and by using medical surveillance, exposure assessment, and controls. B. Persons AffectedBerkeley Lab employees, affiliates, and subcontractors who may perform work that includes beryllium C. ExceptionsNone D. Policy StatementBerkeley Lab maintains an active Beryllium Safety Program to minimize potential exposure to beryllium particles. This program consists of: - Limiting and restricting the procurement and use of beryllium at Berkeley Lab.
- Authorization to work with beryllium via the employee Work Planning and Control (WPC) activity.
- Training and medical surveillance for potentially exposed individuals (including those with past potential exposures).
- Hazard assessment to determine whether beryllium is used, in what form it is being used, and how it is being used.
- Workplace evaluation to determine what, if any, worker exposure is present.
- Appropriate control measures for areas where potential exposures to beryllium particulates (such as dusts, mists, or welding fumes) can occur. Control measures may include:
- Regulated areas.
- Respiratory protection.
- Protective clothing.
- Warning signs and labels.
Berkeley Lab's Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program summarizes all efforts to minimize and reduce beryllium exposure on site to the greatest extent possible. E. Roles and ResponsibilitiesManagers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy. Role | Responsibility | Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Division | - Administers the Berkeley Lab Beryllium Safety Program.
- Provides training to Laboratory personnel who may work with beryllium.
- Designates the Beryllium Safety Program Manager.
| Beryllium Safety Program Manager | - Provides guidance to Berkeley Lab personnel who may work with or around beryllium.
- Carries out necessary exposure and contamination assessments for beryllium-related work and equipment.
- Reviews and updates all relevant documents and online information.
- Submits to the Department of Energy (DOE) the semi-annual Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry data.
- Writes and submits the annual Berkeley Lab Technical Assurance Program Report.
| Line Management | - Ensures that personnel working with beryllium are properly trained and aware of beryllium-related safety issues.
| LBNL Employees and Affiliates | - Follow all safety requirements when working with beryllium.
| Subcontractors | - Conform to the requirements of applicable regulations and this EH&S program.
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F. Definitions/AcronymsTerm | Definition | Beryllium | A naturally occurring hard, brittle, gray-white metal that is resistant to oxidation at ordinary temperatures and is used in computer parts, X-ray tubes, gyroscopes, and rocket-fuel additives. Hazard: highly toxic, especially by inhalation of dust. Long-term exposure may cause weight loss, weakness, cough, extreme breathing difficulty, and cardiac failure. | CBDPP | Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program | Chronic Beryllium Disease | Scarring of the lung tissue when a person inhales dust or fumes of beryllium and has become sensitized to this material |
G. Recordkeeping Requirements- LBNL chronic beryllium disease prevention program plan
- Exposure assessment documents
- DOE beryllium-associated worker registry documents
H. Implementing DocumentsDocument Number | EH&S Reference Number | Title | Type | 07.07.003.001 | ES&H Manual Chapter 38 | Beryllium | Program | Tbd |
| LBNL Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program | Procedure | 07.07.003.002 | ES&H Manual Chapter 38, Work Process A | General Requirement | Work Process | 07.07.003.003 | ES&H Manual Chapter 38, Work Process B | Procurement of Beryllium or Beryllium-Containing Materials | Work Process | 07.07.003.004 | ES&H Manual Chapter 38, Work Process C | Authorization to Work with Beryllium or Beryllium-Containing Materials | Work Process | 07.07.003.005 | ES&H Manual, Chapter 38, Work Process D | Qualification and Training (Does Not Include Subcontractors) | Work Process | 07.07.003.006 | ES&H Manual Chapter 38, Work Process E | Beryllium Hazard Assessment | Work Process |
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EHS Division J. Revision HistoryDate | Revision | By Whom | Revision Description | Section(s) Affected | Change Type | 8/9/2013 | 1.1 | Roberts | Review completed 7/8/2013, no changes; update Next Review Date | – | Minor | 1/2/2012 | 1 | Wisherop | Rewrite for wiki | all | Minor | | 2/1/2022 | 1.2 | R. Connelly | Periodic review | All | Minor |
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| Title: | Beryllium Hazards and Controls | Document number | 07.07.003.000 | Revision number | 1.2 | Publication date: | 2/1/2022 | Effective date: | 11/18/2006 | Next review date: | 2/1/2027 | Policy Area: | Industrial Hygiene and Safety | RPM Section (home) | ESH | RPM Section (cross-reference) | None | Functional Division | EHS | Prior reference information (optional) | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 4, Section 4.12 |
Source Requirements Documents- 10 CFR 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program; Final Rule
Other Driving Requirements- DOE-STD-1187-2005, Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry Data Collection and Management Guidance
Implementing DocumentsDocument Number | EH&S Reference Number | Title | Type | 07.07.003.001 | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 38 | Beryllium | Program | tbd |
| LBNL Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program | Procedure | 07.07.003.002 | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 38, Work Process A | General Requirement | Work Process | 07.07.003.003 | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 38, Work Process B | Procurement of Beryllium or Beryllium-Containing Materials | Work Process | 07.07.003.004 | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 38, Work Process C | Authorization to Work with Beryllium or Beryllium-Containing Materials | Work Process | 07.07.003.005 | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 38, Work Process D | Qualification and Training (Does Not Include Subcontractors) | Work Process | 07.07.003.006 | ES&H MANUAL Chapter 38, Work Process E | Beryllium Hazard Assessment | Work Process |
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| Title: | Beryllium Hazards and Controls | Document number | 07.07.003.000 | Revision number | 1.2 | Publication date: | 2/1/2022 | Effective date: | 11/18/2006 | Next review date: | 2/1/2027 | Policy Area: | Industrial Hygiene and Safety | RPM Section (home) | EH&S | RPM Section (cross-reference) | none | Functional Division | EHS | Author name/contact info | S. Roe |
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