February 2011
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2011-107

Preventing Sensitization and Disease from Beryllium Exposure
Workers exposed to particles, fumes, mists, or solutions from beryllium-containing materials may develop beryllium sensitization or chronic beryllium disease, a potentially disabling or even fatal respiratory disease.
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