Beryllium At Hanford
Beryllium is a light weight, durable metal that has wide spread industrial applications. The use of beryllium at the Hanford site during fuel element production, and maintenance of selected industrial components and tools, has resulted in potential occupational beryllium exposure to current and former employees. As Hanford proceeds with extensive decommissioning and decontamination of older facilities, legacy beryllium containing dust and debris may still be encountered. Unfortunately, a small portion of exposed personnel have been diagnosed with beryllium-related medical conditions including Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD) or Beryllium Sensitivity (BeS). DOE and all Hanford contractors are committed to ensuring that current and former employees that may have received exposure to beryllium have an opportunity to receive appropriate medical testing, and if necessary, follow-up medical attention. This web site provides general information, as well as references and guidance, which may be beneficial to exposed personnel and other interested individuals.
Hanford Site Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP)
Hanford has developed an integrated, site wide program to minimize exposure to beryllium while working at Hanford. The program is called the Hanford Site Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP). This web page is also used to help implement the CBDPP.
- Beryllium Program Points of Contact
- Beryllium Facilities & Areas
- Beryllium Program Information Resources
- Hanford CBDPP Committee
- Beryllium FAQs
- Beryllium Related links
- Hanford Beryllium Awareness Group (BAG)
- Program Performance Assessments
- Beryllium Program Feedback and Suggestions
Clearly, everyone at Hanford is committed to minimizing the potential for exposure to beryllium.
