What is being done at Hanford to prevent beryllium exposure?
Hanford has developed an integrated, site wide program to minimize exposure to beryllium at Hanford. The program is called the Hanford Site Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP). The program covers specific requirements that include air monitoring, identifying and controlling access to facilities where beryllium is known or suspected to be present, requiring medical testing of site employees before they are assigned to areas where beryllium is present, and conducting specialized training for employees who are assigned to work where they may come into contact with beryllium.
