In March 2005, Biophage's Mandeville and researchers from around the world will gather to share the latest prevention and treatment techniques at the first International Beryllium Research Conference in Montreal. The United States is the world's leading producer of beryllium at 100 metric tons, followed by Russia and China, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (PDF).

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Goals

1.2 Applicability

2.0 Hazards

2.1 Acute Beryllium Disease

2.2 Beryllium Sensitization and Chronic Beryllium Disease

2.3 Skin and Implantation

2.4 Cancer

3.0 Controls

3.1 Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program

3.1.1 DOE/NNSA Review of Beryllium Work Out of the Scope of the CBDPP

3.2 Exposure Reduction and Minimization Program

3.3 Standards

3.4 Engineering Controls