Beryllium Awareness Online Training

Our Beryllium Awareness Online course teaches workers about the dangers associated with beryllium exposure, covering regulations, equipment, and more.

This course is aligned to meet OSHA requirements
Flexible, self-paced mobile learning module
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Duration: 1.5 Hour(s)

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About

Beryllium is a rare metal that is lightweight, strong, and has a high melting point. It is considered toxic and exposure to airborne beryllium can lead to a specific condition known as berylliosis (also called chronic beryllium disease), which is a chronic and potentially debilitating lung disease. It’s important for workers to understand the hazards associated with beryllium exposure, as well as the proper precautions and controls needed to work safely with or around beryllium-containing materials.

Our online Beryllium Awareness safety training course is OSHA-aligned and covers important topics such as beryllium characteristics, exposure limits, and best practices. The course includes intermittent quiz questions to assess retention and readiness for the final exam. Upon completion, learners can immediately download and print their certificate as proof they’ve successfully finished the course.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.1024 – Beryllium
- 29 CFR 1910. 1000 – Air Contaminants
- 29 CFR 1910.94 – Ventilation
- 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z2
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926.1124 – Beryllium
- 29 CFR 1926.57 – Ventilation
- 29 CFR 1926.55 – Gases, Vapors, Dusts, and Mists
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915.1024 – Beryllium
- 29 CFR 1915. 1000 – Air Contaminants
- 29 CFR 1915.34 – Mechanical Paint Removers

Outline

Topics Covered

Course Introduction
Characteristics, Standards, and Workplaces
Exposure Limits and Effects
Monitoring
Beryllium Exposure
Safe Practices
Conclusion

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the characteristics of beryllium
Identify where workers may encounter beryllium
Describe the risks and adverse health effects associated with beryllium exposure
Illustrate and describe OSHA's methods of compliance for beryllium exposure
Explain medical surveillance and recordkeeping requirements

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.

Who Should Take This Online Training?

This course is designed for employees, managers, employers, and supervisors.

Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

General Industry
29 CFR 1910.1024 – Beryllium
29 CFR 1910. 1000 – Air Contaminants
29 CFR 1910.94 – Ventilation
29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z2
Maritime Industry
29 CFR 1915.1024 – Beryllium
29 CFR 1915. 1000 – Air Contaminants
29 CFR 1915.34 – Mechanical Paint Removers
Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926.1124 – Beryllium
29 CFR 1926.57 – Ventilation
29 CFR 1926.55 – Gases, Vapors, Dusts, and Mists

Is Beryllium Harmful to Humans?

Yes. Beryllium is very hazardous to humans. Beryllium is largely innocuous in its solid state. However, inhaling or ingesting beryllium dust can lead to major health issues such as chronic beryllium illness.

What Does Beryllium Do to Your Body?

Typically, beryllium causes lung diseases such as acute beryllium disease, chronic beryllium disease, and lung cancer. According to research, it can also have an effect on your liver, kidneys, heart, and neurological system. Also, beryllium can cause skin hypersensitivity.

What are the New Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)?

They are 0.2 micrograms of beryllium per cubic meter of air based on an 8-hour time-weighted average and 2.0 micrograms of beryllium per cubic meter of air calculated over a 15-minute sample period.

Why is OSHA Making a New Beryllium Rule?

OSHA's previous guidelines for beryllium were outdated. More recent research has demonstrated the necessity for reduced PELs and STELs. The new acceptable exposure levels are ten times lower than they were before.

What is Beryllium Used For?

Beryllium can be used as a metal, alloy, or oxide. Beryllium is used in a variety of applications, including airplanes, guided missiles, nuclear weapons, satellites, X-ray tubes, gyroscopes, accelerometers, non-sparking tools, and semiconductors.

Are There Exemptions to the Beryllium Rule?

It is not applicable to materials containing beryllium that are not being treated. It also exempts goods having less than 0.1 percent beryllium by weight. The employer must provide objective evidence indicating that beryllium levels will remain below the action threshold (0.1 micrograms per cubic meter of air).