* Workers take the courses specified in Table 3 before beginning beryllium work that could result in an airborne exposure. The courses are offered by the Hazards Control Department.

* Workers comply with all requirements of an activity's IWS or safety plan and follow the controls specified in this document.

* Access to beryllium work areas is limited to authorized workers and visitors essential to the mission; non-essential visitors should be discouraged.

* The storage, handling, and disposal of beryllium meet the requirements of this document and other requirements in the ES

* Shipping or transfer of beryllium meet the requirements of this document and any other applicable document in the ES

* A beryllium inventory is conducted, kept current, and provided to the facility manager.

* Inform the technical release representative of all purchases involving beryllium and of the presence of beryllium in items.

* All engineering controls (i.e., ventilation and HEPA filtration) function properly.

* PPE is provided to workers who may be potentially exposed to levels of beryllium equaling or exceeding the AL or who may be involved in work with uncharacterized exposures.

* Workers fill out the Beryllium Occupational History Questionnaire. (A new questionnaire shall be completed each time work assignments change.)

* A formal exposure reduction and minimization program is developed by the impacted program with the assistance of the Hazards Control and Health Services Departments in the event that exposures equal or exceed the AL.

* Beryllium workers and beryllium-associated workers are identified and reported to the payroll supervisor, to the Chemical and Biological Safety Section of the Hazards Control Department, and to the Health Services Department at least annually.

* The presence of visitors and other ancillary personnel in beryllium work areas is approved.

* Approved visitors and other ancillary personnel are briefed on hazards and controls in beryllium work areas.

* Payroll supervisors are notified of training and medical surveillance for assigned workers.