Beryllium articles, although exempt from the requirements of 10 CFR 850, should be labeled, when feasible, to alert users to the presence of beryllium. Labels may be affixed to storage containers or enclosures for parts. The label shown in Figure 5 may be used for this purpose.

Figure 5. Label for beryllium articles.

Areas where beryllium metal, alloys, or compounds are stored shall be posted prominently with the sign shown in Figure 6:

Figure 6. Beryllium storage area sign.

3.5.9 Training

All persons working at LLNL (e.g., UC/LLNL employees, subcontract workers and assigned to LLNL) shall be trained in the hazards of, and controls for, working with beryllium. The level of training is dependent on a worker's exposure potential. Details are listed in Table 3.

Table 3. Required training.

Course

Target Audience

Repeat Frequency

HS4258-W, "Beryllium Awareness"

Required for all workers at LLNL, except beryllium workers or beryllium-associated workers

One time only

HS4258-RW, "Beryllium Awareness-Refresher" Required for all workers at LLNL, except beryllium workers or beryllium-associated workers

Every 2 years following HS4258