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Medical evaluations are provided to beryllium-associated workers (who include beryllium workers). Beryllium workers are offered annual medical exams and testing. All other beryllium-associated workers are offered evaluations every 3 years. Medical evaluations include assessment of clinical history and exposure history, as well as an exam that emphasizes the respiratory system, skin, and eyes. Workers are offered the Be-LPT, spirometry test, and other tests. Examination and tests are offered with workers' consent, which is documented on the standardized DOE consent form. Information on the risk and benefits of any clinical tests is provided prior to those tests. The Health Services Department (in the case of UC employees) and employer-designated medical surveillance providers (in the case of nonUC employees) also provide clinical evaluation to any worker who may have been exposed to beryllium in an unplanned incident. Workers also receive a written summary of the clinical evaluation, as well as any recommendations, within 10 working days of receipt of the results by the Health Services Department.
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