| Document ID (ISN) | 101993 |
| CIS number |
03-831 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ED 5020
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| Author(s) |
Savary B., Vincent R., Peltier A., Dornier G. |
| Title |
Beryllium |
| Original title |
Le béryllium [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2003, No.628, Insert. 4p. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/IntranetObject-accesParReference/ED+5020/$File/ed5020.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Beryllium is used in many industrial applications; it is toxic, even at low concentrations. This safety information sheet summarizes the current state of knowledge with respect to prevention measures to be adopted when working in the presence of beryllium, as well as current legislation. Contents: uses (alloys, recovery of precious metals, aerospace, nuclear reactors, weaponry, scientific instruments); health hazards (berylliosis, skin and renal symptoms); exposure evaluation; biological monitoring; hazard management. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational diseases; France; risk factors; hazard evaluation; beryllium |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
reactors; precious metals; renal diseases; beryllium alloys; skin diseases; toxic substances; data sheet; exposure evaluation; aircraft industry; instrumentation; legislation; exposure tests; berylliosis |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
Inorganic substances
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