Understanding & controlling beryllium hazards

From: Professional Safety | Date: November 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Preventing lung disease due to exposure to asbestos and silica has received considerable attention. Although it is less-recognized, beryllium is another occupational cause of interstitial fibrotic lung disease. Its use is common in electronics, x-ray machine manufacturing, nuclear weapon production, aerospace applications, production of non-sparking copper alloy tools and many other settings. This article reviews some health risks associated with beryllium and describes controls that can be implemented to monitor and protect worker health. The need to collaborate with health professionals in ...

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