NIOSH Alert: Preventing Beryllium Sensitization and Chronic Beryllium Disease
February 2011
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 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.
Preventing Sensitization and Disease from Beryllium Exposure [PDF 673.91 KB]
Document Development History
- Page last reviewed: February 7, 2011
- Page last updated: January 4, 2017
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division