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Preventing Sensitization and Disease from Beryllium Exposure
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2011-107/
Workers exposed to particles, fumes, mists, or solutions from beryllium-containing materials may develop beryllium sensitization or chronic beryllium disease, a potentially disabling or even fatal respiratory disease.
Source: NIOSH
IRSST Studies and Research Projects: Beryllium and Decontamination (PDF)
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-614.pdf
This study evaluates the effectiveness of different cleaning solutions, three surface sampling techniques and cleaning and decontamination techniques used in the field.
Source: IRSST
Interactive Guide to Working Safely with Beryllium and Beryllium-Containing Materials
http://www.berylliumsafety.com/
This Interactive Guide was created to provide employers and employees throughout the supply chain with guidance to working safely with beryllium and beryllium-containing materials.
Source: Brush Wellman Inc.
Beryllium Worker Safety: A Training in 6 Modules (PDF)
http://www.lanl.gov/safety/videos/beryllium/
Facilitator training reference manual for beryllium workers and managers/supervisors. These training materials have been designed for use by any Department of Energy (DOE) site that conducts training on the health risks of beryllium, as provided by the Department of Energy.
Source: DOE
Beryllium Research Highlights
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/beryllium/newsletter.html
An update about NIOSH's ongoing beryllium research findings.
Source: NIOSH