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Back to the listingBeryllium - An Important but Not Well Known Public Health Issue
Provider: National Board of Public Health Examiners
Description: Beryllium (Be) is a lightweight metal that has been used in defense, aerospace, and other sectors for decades due to its workability and several key properties, including: high melting point, nonmagnetic nature, and resistance to oxidation under normal conditions. Although beryllium plays (and has played) a key role in crafting critical components for important applications, the metal itself can be highly toxic and can lead to the development of significant disease in humans, primarily in occupational exposures to beryllium without proper engineering controls, medical surveillance, and protective gear in place. The greatest risk for exposure to beryllium is through inhalation of either fine particles of beryllium as a byproduct of machining or as dust containing beryllium particles. Exposure to Be particles can lead to a heightened immune response in some individuals known as beryllium sensitization (BeS), which in turn can increase the likelihood of developing chronic beryllium disease (CBD). The use of beryllium in certain industries, coupled with its high toxicity and disease risk, has elevated the metal to one of the most highly studied and watched occupational exposures.
This webinar will present a general overview of how beryllium became a known occupational health risk and what has been done and still is being done to reduce the burden of disease in occupational settings. A discussion will cover the history of beryllium in industry; risk identification and etiology of beryllium-related disease; preventive measures, including a brief overview of regulations; an overview of the implementation of programs focused on reducing the risk and burden of disease; and a glimpse of potential emerging issues related to occupational exposure of beryllium.
This webinar will present a general overview of how beryllium became a known occupational health risk and what has been done and still is being done to reduce the burden of disease in occupational settings. A discussion will cover the history of beryllium in industry; risk identification and etiology of beryllium-related disease; preventive measures, including a brief overview of regulations; an overview of the implementation of programs focused on reducing the risk and burden of disease; and a glimpse of potential emerging issues related to occupational exposure of beryllium.
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Format: Webinar
Delivery type: Online
Activity Dates: On demand
Activity Date: N/A
Credits: 1
Fee required?: No