NIOSH Alert: Preventing Beryllium Sensitization & Chronic Beryllium Disease

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.

Preventing Sensitization and Disease from Beryllium Exposure [PDF 673.91 KB]

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