CFR 187A - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds

On January 9, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule (Federal Register) adopting a comprehensive general industry standard for exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. This final rule adopts a number of clarifying amendments regarding the application of the general industry beryllium standard to materials containing trace amounts of beryllium ((1910.1024, - final rule). The N.C. Commissioner of Labor adopted this rule with an effective date of November 7, 2018.

Also reference OPN 135, Special Emphasis Program for Exposure to Health Hazards, Memo- Interim Enforcement Guidelines for Beryllium, CFR 187 - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium, CFR 187B - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds, CFR 187C - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors, CFR 187D - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds, and CFR 187E - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Beryllium.