Beryllium

Action level

(3) This standard does not apply to materials containing less than 0.1% beryllium by weight where the employer has objective data demonstrating that employee exposure to beryllium will remain below the action level as an 8-hour TWA under any foreseeable conditions. (b) Definitions. As used in this standard: Action level means a concentration of airborne beryllium of 0.1 micrograms per cubic meter of air (µg/m 3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).

PEL

This standard means this beryllium standard, 29 CFR 1910.1024 . (c) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)—(1) Time-weighted average (TWA) PEL. The employer must ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of beryllium in excess of 0.2 µg/m 3 calculated as an 8-hour TWA.

Surveillance trigger

(k) Medical surveillance —(1) General. (i) The employer must make medical surveillance required by this paragraph available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, to each employee: (A) Who is or is reasonably expected to be exposed at or above the action level for more than 30 days per year;

Exam frequency

(2) Frequency. The employer must provide a medical examination: (i) Within 30 days after determining that: (A) An employee meets the criteria of paragraph (k)(1)(i)(A), unless the employee has received a medical examination, provided in accordance with this standard, within the last two years; or (B) An employee meets the criteria of paragraph (k)(1)(i)(B) of this standard. (ii) At least every two years thereafter for each employee who continues to meet the criteria of paragraph (k)(1)(i)(A), (B), or (D) of this standard.

Record retention

(ii) The record must include the following information about each employee: (A) Name and job classification; (B) A copy of all licensed physicians' written medical opinions for each employee; and (C) A copy of the information provided to the PLHCP as required by paragraph (k)(4) of this standard. (iii) The employer must ensure that medical records are maintained and made available in accordance with the Records Access standard ( § 1910.1020 ).