CFR 187D - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds

On July 14, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule (Federal Register) that amends the existing general industry standard (1910.1024) for occupational exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds to clarify certain provisions and simplify or improve compliance. The revisions in this final rule are designed to maintain or enhance worker protections overall by ensuring that the rule is well understood, and compliance is more straightforward. The N.C. Commissioner of Labor adopted this rule with an effective date of January 8, 2021. 

Also reference OPN 135, Special Emphasis Program for Exposure to Health Hazards, Memo- Interim Enforcement Guidelines for Beryllium, CFR 187A - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds, CFR 187B - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds, CFR 187C - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyard Sectors, CFR 187E - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds, and CFR 187 - Occupational Exposure to Beryllium. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Beryllium. To identify whether this rule applies, go to "Do your employees have occupational exposure to beryllium?' for general industry.