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Chronic beryllium disease and sensitization at a beryllium processing facility.(Research/ Environmental Medicine): An article from: Environmental Health Perspectives by Kenneth Rosenman, Vicki Hertzberg, et all 2005-10-01

Report on the beryllium problem: As discussed at the sixth Saranac Symposium, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 27 September to 3 October, 1947 by W. E Park, 1947

Beryllium toxicity (Case studies in environmental medicine) by Dennis M Green, 1997

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Beryllium Central Jon Gelman Attorney 1-888-696-7900
beryllium disease benefits for energy workers and their families, bystandersand household contact. Beryllium Central beryllium disease Resouces.
http://www.berylliumcentral.com/
Ruben Honik Bio, Beryllium Disease Lawyer
Metals, Inc., a medical monitoring, class action lawsuit brought on behalf of theresidents of the City of Reading, PA against a beryllium manufacturing plant
http://www.golombhonik.com/honik_bio.htm

Extractions: RUBEN HONIK Mr. Honik was co-lead class counsel in the case of Cullen v. Whitman Education Corp., et al ., a consumer class action lawsuit brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania which resulted in the single largest settlement ($7.3 million) against a national technical trade school which operated a sham educational program and defrauded its students. Mr. Honik is currently serving as class counsel and lead trial counsel in Pohl v. NGK Metals, Inc. , a medical monitoring, class action lawsuit brought on behalf of the residents of the City of Reading, PA against a beryllium manufacturing plant which polluted the air for over 50 years causing exposures to this deadly toxin. Mr. Honik also represents many individual residents and workers of the beryllium facility in personal injury claims brought in federal court. Mr. Honik is a founding member of a national plaintiffs beryllium litigation group. Mr. Honik is also class counsel and lead trial counsel in McWilliams, et al. v. General Chemical Corporation
Golomb & Honik, Beryllium Disease Lawyers
121 South Broad Street Ninth Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 800355-3300215-985-9177 215-985-4169 fax. * Ruben Honik * Richard M. Golomb
http://www.golombhonik.com/
Beryllium Disease
More Information on beryllium disease can be found at the following sites http//www.nationaljewish.org/beryllium/ber.htm.http//www.llnl.gov/Beprevention/.
http://web1.caryacademy.org/chemistry/rushin/StudentProjects/ElementWebSites/ber

Extractions: Beryllium Disease is caused by inhalation of beryllium dust, in a factory environment. The symptoms of Beryllium disease are shortness of breath, development of small lung scars, a special kind of scar called a granuloma, which is noticeable only in lung biopsy material. Beryllium can cause caner but is only a carcinogen at levels that are much higher than a normal person would be exposed to working with beryllium in a factory environment. More Information on Beryllium Disease can be found at the following sites: http://www.nationaljewish.org/beryllium/ber.htm http://www.llnl.gov/Be-prevention/ http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1998/106p765-767middleton/abstract.html http://tis.eh.doe.gov/be/index.html-ssi ... http://www.house.gov/kanjorski/berlmain.htm
NEJM -- Maintenance Of Alveolitis In Patients With Chronic Beryllium Disease By
Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine Maintenance of alveolitisin patients with chronic beryllium disease by berylliumspecific helper
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/320/17/1103

Extractions: This article has been cited by other articles: Fontenot, A. P., Canavera, S. J., Gharavi, L., Newman, L. S., Kotzin, B. L. (2002). Target organ localization of memory CD4+ T cells in patients with chronic beryllium disease. J. Clin. Invest. [Abstract] [Full Text] Fontenot, A. P., Maier, L. A., Canavera, S. J., Hendry-Hofer, T. B., Boguniewicz, M., Barker, E. A., Newman, L. S., Kotzin, B. L. (2002). Beryllium Skin Patch Testing to Analyze T Cell Stimulation and Granulomatous Inflammation in the Lung. J Immunol [Abstract] [Full Text] ROSSMAN, M. D., STUBBS, J., LEE, C. W., ARGYRIS, E., MAGIRA, E., MONOS, D. (2002). Human Leukocyte Antigen Class II Amino Acid Epitopes . Susceptibility and Progression Markers for Beryllium Hypersensitivity.
NEJM -- Maintenance Of Alveolitis In Patients With Chronic Beryllium Disease By
Maintenance of alveolitis in patients with chronic beryllium disease by berylliumspecifichelper T cells C Saltini, K Winestock, M Kirby, P Pinkston, and RG
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/320/17/1103

Extractions: This article has been cited by other articles: Fontenot, A. P., Canavera, S. J., Gharavi, L., Newman, L. S., Kotzin, B. L. (2002). Target organ localization of memory CD4+ T cells in patients with chronic beryllium disease. J. Clin. Invest. [Abstract] [Full Text] Fontenot, A. P., Maier, L. A., Canavera, S. J., Hendry-Hofer, T. B., Boguniewicz, M., Barker, E. A., Newman, L. S., Kotzin, B. L. (2002). Beryllium Skin Patch Testing to Analyze T Cell Stimulation and Granulomatous Inflammation in the Lung. J Immunol [Abstract] [Full Text] ROSSMAN, M. D., STUBBS, J., LEE, C. W., ARGYRIS, E., MAGIRA, E., MONOS, D. (2002). Human Leukocyte Antigen Class II Amino Acid Epitopes . Susceptibility and Progression Markers for Beryllium Hypersensitivity.
Chronic Beryllium Disease
Chronic beryllium disease. References 1. Newman LS. beryllium disease andsarcoidosis Clinical and laboratory links. Sarcoidosis 1995;12719.
http://orphanet.infobiogen.fr/data/patho/GB/uk-CBD.html

Extractions: Beryllium, which was discovered in 1798 by the French chemist L.N. Vanquelin, corresponds to the fourth element in the periodic table, and with an atomic weight of nine, it is the second lightest metal known. With their numerous attractive properties beryllium and its alloys found a widespread use in industry. Berylliums toxicity, recognized from the 1930s, was identified around 1950 as an environmental and occupational hazard, leading to control measures. Due to these measures acute berylliosis is now eradicated but chronic berylliosis, also called chronic beryllium disease (CBD), still exists. Being a perfect phenocopy of sarcoidosis, CBD is rarely diagnosed (1). Acute disease In its acute form, the disease is elicited by high dose exposure and shares clinical characteristics of acute sarcoidosis. Patients develop dose-dependent diffuse interstitial infiltrates, dyspnea, fatigue, fever, night sweats, and cough. The onset is usually immediate but may be delayed for up to 3 days. Pulmonary function tests reveal obstructive and/or restrictive lung disease with impaired gas exchange. Biopsy specimens of the lung show a lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis indistinguishable from chemical pneumonitis due to other causes. Approximately one third of these acute cases progress into chronic granulomatous lung disease (2). Although acute disease is mainly of historical interest, occasionally sporadic cases are still reported (3).
Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
Chronic beryllium disease Prevention Program; Final Rule. Federal Register10 CFR Part 850; Wednesday December 8, 1999. Section 850.24 (f) Analysis.
http://www.aiha.org/LaboratoryServices/html/beryll.html

Extractions: Section 850.24 (f) Analysis The responsible employer must have all samples collected to satisfy the monitoring requirements of this part analyzed in a laboratory accredited for metals by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) or a laboratory that demonstrates quality assurance for metals analysis that is equivalent to AIHA accreditation.
Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
Silica Method Modifications for Improved Interlaboratory Precision.by PM Eller , (1) RJ KeySchwartz , (1) R. Song, (1) SL Edwards
http://www.aiha.org/LaboratoryServices/html/silicamethod.html

Extractions: Silica Method Modifications for Improved Interlaboratory Precision by P. M. Eller , (1) R. J. Key-Schwartz , (1) R. Song, (1) S.L. Edwards , (2) and P.C. Schlecht, (1) [Presented at the 1999 AIHCE, Toronto, 10 June 1999] (1) NIOSH, Cincinnati; (2) OSHA, Salt Lake City SUMMARY: The relative accuracy and precision of 80 Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) laboratories for crystalline silica analysis are correlated with their analytical practices, as determined by questionnaire. We expect that the performance of these labs as a group will improve if they follow the recommended changes in calibration procedures. A Need for Better Precision For example, one of the four samples on Round 131 gave the most variable results for any filter in the four rounds studied. The all-laboratory mean for this filter was 0.050 mg silica, with RSD of 33% and the extremes reported were 0.022 mg and 0.240 mg. We decided to try to correlate precision of PAT results with laboratory practices by means of a questionnaire. Silica Questionnaire, PAT Round 133
Beryllium Disease Expert To Lecture In Mid-Columbia
beryllium disease expert to lecture in MidColumbia. Mid-Columbia doctors shouldbe better prepared to treat chronic beryllium disease after this week.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2001/0115/Story5.html

Extractions: Herald staff writer Mid-Columbia doctors should be better prepared to treat chronic beryllium disease after this week. It's a respiratory illness caused by exposure to the exotic metal beryllium making nuclear sites such as Hanford one of the relatively few places in the world where it's seen. Consequently, few doctors know much about the disease. However, the Hanford Environmental Health Foundation is bringing the doctor who has written much of the medical literature on the disease to the Tri-Cities this week. "Our goal is to provide as much current information as possible and to establish resources for the local providers," said Dr. William Brady, Hanford medical director. Dr. Lee Newman of Denver will meet with the Benton-Franklin County Medical Society, other health groups, Hanford management, Hanford's Beryllium Awareness Group and concerned Hanford workers and their families Tuesday through Friday. He'll be discussing detection, diagnosis and prevention.
Chronic Beryllium Disease And Politics Of Occupational Health
28Oct-01 Chronic beryllium disease and Politics of Occupational Health
http://www.egilman.com/apha_beryllium.htm
Department Of Energy - News Release
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT Jeff Sherwood, (202)5865806. Richardson AnnouncesProgram to Prevent beryllium disease Among Energy Department Workers.
http://www.energy.gov/HQPress/releases99/decpr/pr99320.htm

Extractions: Beryllium Disease Among Energy Department Workers Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson today announced that the Department of Energy has put in place the strongest worker protection program in the world to prevent lung disease associated with exposure to beryllium. Under the program, all Department of Energy sites with potential beryllium exposure to workers will be required to put in place stricter controls to minimize that exposure and provide for early detection of disease. "We worked aggressively to get this rule done very quickly because we want to provide strong protection for the workers who may be exposed to beryllium as the department dismantles and decommissions the facilities of the nuclear weapons complex," said Secretary Richardson. "Because of the involvement of workers, public health experts and other stakeholders in this process, we now have in place the toughest and most comprehensive protections in the world to prevent future cases of this terrible disease." The new rule, published in today's Federal Register, establishes the Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program across the department. The rule takes effect on January 7, 2000. Contractors at Department of Energy sites with potential worker exposure to beryllium are required to submit a detailed plan to meet the rule's requirements within 90 days of that date. The rule is intended to prevent future cases of disease by minimizing the number of current workers who work with beryllium, minimizing levels of exposure and promoting early detection of disease through careful and comprehensive medical surveillance. All sites must be in full compliance with the new rule within two years.
Defense Agency Fails To Screen For Beryllium Disease
Defense agency fails to screen for beryllium disease. beryllium disease hasbeen found in virtually every industry in which the metal has been used.
http://www.firebase.net/defense_agency_fails_to_screen_f.htm

Extractions: The screening is highly recommended by federal health agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, as well as by independent scientists and physicians. Early detection is important because it allows treatments that can attempt to limit lung damage.
Safety And Health Topics: Beryllium
Occupational Safety and Health Administration is alerting workers to the hazardsof exposure to beryllium, which can cause chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a
http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/beryllium/

Extractions: U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov [skip navigational links] Search Advanced Search A-Z Index Safety and Health Topics: Beryllium Beryllium, atomic number 4, is a brittle, steel-gray metal found as a component of coal, oil, certain rock minerals, volcanic dust, and soil. Elemental beryllium is the second lightest of all metals and is used in a wide variety of applications. In its elemental form beryllium exhibits the unique properties of being light weight and extremely stiff, giving the metal several applications in the aerospace, nuclear, and manufacturing industries. In addition, beryllium is amazingly versatile as a metal alloy where it is used in dental appliances, golf clubs, non-sparking tools, wheel chairs, and electronic gadgets. Unfortunately, beryllium also causes lung and skin disease in 2% to 10% of exposed workers. Occupational exposure most often occurs in mining, extraction, and in the processing of alloy metals containing beryllium. The adverse health effects of beryllium exposure are caused by the body's immune system reacting with the metal, resulting in an allergic-type response. Dust control is the primary preventative measure. Recognition Beryllium and Related Compounds-The Tenth Report on Carcinogens . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Toxicology Program (2002, December), 2.05 MB PDF, 8 pages. This is a document that explains the carcinogenicity, properties, use, production, exposure, and regulations regarding beryllium.
19990902 Preventing Adverse Health Effects From Exposure To Beryllium On The Job
OSHA Safety and Health, OSHA Hazard Information Bulletins Preventing Adverse Health Effects From Category Health Occupational Health and Safety Beryllium TWA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium in the workplace may not beadequate to prevent the occurrence of chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a
http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/hib/hib_data/hib19990902.html

Extractions: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently obtained information suggesting that OSHA's current 2 micrograms per cubic meter of air (micrograms/m ) eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium in the workplace may not be adequate to prevent the occurrence of chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a disabling and often fatal lung disease, among exposed workers. OSHA is publishing this Hazard Information Bulletin to alert employees working with beryllium about the hazards associated with their work. It describes engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment recommended for controlling exposures to beryllium through inhalation and skin contact. It also suggests health surveillance methods to identify workers who may have become sensitized to beryllium, or who may have CBD.
Community Meeting On Beryllium Disease -- Ohio Citizen Action
Community meeting on beryllium disease, with Dr. Kathleen Fagan, occupationalhealth specialist and expert on beryllium and toxic exposures.
http://www.ohiocitizen.org/campaigns/prevention/brush/genoa_mtg.html

Extractions: Dr. Kathleen Fagan will join us to discuss the dangers of living near a beryllium plant and beryllium disease. Dr. Fagan is a occupational medicine specialist, trained in work related toxic exposures and recognized by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health as a beryllium expert. This meeting is open to the public. When:
Beryllium In The Dental Industry -- Ohio Citizen Action
industry. You dont have to be a beryllium worker to get beryllium disease. Briefor small exposures can lead to beryllium disease. You
http://www.ohiocitizen.org/campaigns/prevention/brush/dentalresource.html

Extractions: Beryllium in the dental industry You dont have to be a beryllium worker to get beryllium disease. Anybody exposed to beryllium dust or fumes can get it. Some contract workers at beryllium plants, automotive manufacture workers and dental lab technicians have developed beryllium disease. All dental professionals exposed to beryllium dust or fumes, especially lab technicians, can get this disease. The best way to eliminate the risk is to stop using beryllium. The following resources may help you decide whether you or your staff are in danger of beryllium disease. What is the problem? " Ban beryllium in dentistry ," Amy Ryder, Feb 21, 2001. " Beryllium disease resources ," National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, Colorado. " Beryllium exposure and chronic beryllium disease caused from working with dental alloys ," Jan 30, 2001 letter from Dr. Lee Newman, National Jewish Medical and Research Center to Ohio Citizen Action. " Dust a cold warriors plague ," Lika Ryckman
Beryllium DIsease
beryllium disease Chronic beryllium disease Prevention Program http//tis.eh.doe.govUS Department of Energy information on disease preventive workshops.
http://www.medlina.com/beryllium_disease.htm
Attorneys At Zodrow Et Al., P.C.
beryllium disease. beryllium disease, cancers, and lung diseases from exposureto beryllium, asbestos, mercury, uranium and other materials.
http://www.zodrow.com/main/refer/beryl.htm

Extractions: by Zodrow et al. Professional Corporation Beryllium disease, cancers, and lung diseases from exposure to beryllium, asbestos, mercury, uranium and other materials On Thursday, July 15, 1999, the Clinton Administration announced that contract workers at all nuclear weapons plants who suffer from exposure to the highly dangerous element called beryllium and other toxic compounds will receive the same benefits as federal employees who are the same site. These statements acknowledge, for the first time, that the federal governments production of nuclear weapons during World War II and the Cold War may have caused illnesses in thousands of workers, including those from the Rocky Flats plant near Denver. The legislation will compensate many of those workers for medical care and lost wages. Congress must approve the benefit package which will be patterned after the Federal Employees Compensation Act.
Beryllium And What You Need To Kown
Total Sensitized 15. Chronic beryllium disease 5. KCP Former workers andSubcontractors as of 8/31/02. What is beryllium disease (Berylliosis)?
http://www.lodge778.org/beryllium.htm

Extractions: The intention of this page is to provide information about Beryllium Disease. In time you will find links (blue colored) to other web site that contain information about Beryllium or the laws that concern beryllium and its diseases. This page will continue to change visit often. Present employees: as of 9/15/02 Total enrolled in Beryllium surveillance 1,123 Current Associates: Physical examination 1,121 Initial LPT (blood test performed) 1,121 Total Sensitized: 15 Chronic Beryllium Disease: 5 KCP Former workers and Subcontractors: as of 8/31/02 Former workers enrolled 4072 Former Workers what have received initial screening 2651 Subcontractors enrolled 129 Subcontractors what have received initial screening 127 Diagnosed Sensitized: Former Workers 47 Subcontractors 1 Diagnosed CBD: Former Workers 3 Subcontractors Medical Surveillance Enrollment Process Current Workers Forms Available that Medical Care Services Former Workers Contact Bill Stange, PhD (ORISE) 1-800-269-0157 ext. 8

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