* 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.

* Control of SRD beryllium parts meets the requirements of the Materials Management classified parts procedures.

* Ensure that beryllium processing and control equipment is properly maintained.

* Replace beryllium warning signs that have been removed or defaced.

4.3 Payroll Supervisors

Payroll supervisors are responsible for ensuring that:

* Beryllium medical surveillance is offered to identified workers. This may be accomplished by contacting either the Health Services Department point of contact for beryllium surveillance or the Health Services Department clinician assigned to the supervisor's ES

* Workers take the appropriate courses specified in Table 3.

* The payroll organization is responsible for ensuring its assigned responsibilities in Appendix B are followed.