Chapter 38 Work Process A. General Requirements
Work Process B. Procurement of Beryllium or Beryllium-Containing Materials
Work Process C. Authorization to Work with Beryllium or Beryllium-Containing Materials
Work Process D. Qualification and Training (Does Not Include Subcontractors)
Work Process E. Beryllium Hazard Assessment
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The Beryllium Safety Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) ensures exposures are minimized through limiting work with beryllium and through medical surveillance, exposure assessment, and controls.
The majority of Berkeley Lab work involving beryllium is nondestructive in nature. Beryllium is primarily part of an alloy found in everyday pieces of equipment such as chamber windows, targets, springs, foils, pins, connectors, and tools. These components are often handled by Laboratory personnel when installing or replacing them. Berkeley Lab does not routinely perform destructive operations such as milling, grinding, and other machining
The Beryllium Safety Program applies to Berkeley Lab employees, affiliates, and subcontractors who could be performing work that may include beryllium.
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Role |
Responsibility |
Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Division |
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Beryllium Safety Program Manager |
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Line Management |
Ensures that personnel performing work with beryllium are properly trained and aware of beryllium-related safety issues |
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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Beryllium is on the Berkeley Lab Restricted Items list. If beryllium-containing material is ordered through the Laboratory's procurement system, the Beryllium Safety Program Manager will receive notification from procurement seeking approval for the purchase. The Beryllium Safety Program Manager will contact the prospective buyer and ascertain the nature of the work to be accomplished with the material.
Before personnel procure beryllium-containing materials, they must contact the Beryllium Safety Program Manager to obtain procurement approval and to determine if a hazard assessment is necessary before use. If necessary, a formal authorization such as an Activity Hazard Document (AHD) may be required before work with beryllium-containing materials may begin.
The Berkeley Lab Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) database includes a beryllium section that prompts an employee to identify if he or she works with beryllium in a destructive nature (fabricating, milling, grinding, etc.) or in a nondestructive nature (replacing beryllium-containing components in equipment, using targets, coated windows, tools, etc.). If the work involves destructive processes with beryllium, the employee must take the online Beryllium Hazard Communication course (EHS0342). If the work is nondestructive, the training is recommended.
If it has been determined that a hazard assessment is necessary for work involving beryllium, the Beryllium Safety Program Manager will perform a field assessment, document and communicate the appropriate exposure controls, and perform any necessary exposure monitoring.
10 CFR 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program; Final Rule
DOE-STD-1187-2005, Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry Data Collection and Management Guidance
LBNL Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP) Plan
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