Demarcation – Beryllium Work Area

Beryllium work area means any work area where materials that contain at least 0.1% beryllium by weight are processed either: (1) during any of the operations listed in Appendix A of this Standard; or (2) where employees are, or can reasonably be expected to be, exposed to airborne beryllium at or above the action level.

The employer must identify each beryllium work area through signs or any other methods that adequately establish and inform each employee of the boundaries of each beryllium work area.

Beryllium Work Area Sign The following sign example is available for your consideration and use in fulfilling this compliance obligation:
Beryllium Work Area Sign Example

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