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New hires (i.e., accepted applicants) who have a confirmed positive sensitivity test have the option of accepting the beryllium assignment or having the employment offer withdrawn and applying for open, non-beryllium work positions through the LLNL employment process. If a new hire has a confirmed positive sensitivity test and decides to accept the beryllium work assignment, the applicant shall sign, prior to beginning the assignment, an acknowledgment form that the Medical Director has provided the worker a copy of 10 CFR 850 and other appropriate information regarding the health effects of beryllium exposure The signed form shall be included with his or her medical record. Participation in the medical surveillance program shall be mandatory.
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