| Building
Number/Name: Date prepared: Responsible Contractor: Contact: |
2400 Stevens November 17, 2000 PNNL R. E. Johanson |
PAST OPERATIONS
Beryllium brought in facility: YES
Form of beryllium: Unknown
Period of beryllium operations (dates): Start: 1980s End: 1980s
Location(s) in facility that contained beryllium materials:
Cabinet in High Bay
Description of beryllium activities: A small amount of beryllium
was reportedly used in a research lab.
Building monitoring data summary: None identified.
Personnel monitoring data summary: None identified.
Specify Engineering/Administrative controls used during operations: Beryllium is enclosed in plastic. Work conducted in hoods.
Maximum Estimated Past Be exposure: NONE
CURRENT OPERATIONS
Building still present: YES
Beryllium present: NO
Current building occupancy/activity: 221 people. Building is used
for research and offices.
2000 Characterization:
Statistical beryllium wipe sampling was conducted in this facility February 18, 2000 to characterize residual beryllium levels from past operations. All 29 samples taken had less than detectable levels of removable beryllium (<0.1 µg/100 cm2).Maximum Estimated Current Be exposure: NONE
Basis for above information: Review of chemical inventory and interviews with site personnel.
Comments, including any additional information needed (specify): Beryllium metal is enclosed in plastic wrap and used as a sample (among other metals) for product development.
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