Beryllium Energy

DOE-HDBK-XXXX-2005

06/30/2005

D. A current worker who is receiving medical removal protection benefits.

[10 CFR 850.3]

BERYLLIUM EMERGENCY. Any occurrence such as, but not limited to, equipment

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failure, container rupture, or failure of control equipment or operations that results in an

unexpected and significant release of beryllium at a DOE facility. [10 CFR 850.3]

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BERYLLIUM-INDUCED LYMPHOCYTE PROLIFERATION TEST (Be-LPT). An in

vitro measure of the beryllium antigen-specific, cell-mediated immune response. [10 CFR

850.3]

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BERYLLIUM WORKER. A current worker who is regularly employed in a DOE

beryllium activity. [10 CFR 850.3]

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BIOASSAY. The determination of kinds, quantities, or concentrations, and, in some

cases, locations of radioactive material in the human body, whether by direct measurement

or by analysis, and evaluation of radioactive materials excreted or removed from the

human body. [10 CFR 835.2]

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BREATHING ZONE. A hemisphere forward of the shoulders, centered on the mouth and

nose, with a radius of 6 to 9 inches. [10 CFR 850.3]

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BREATHING ZONE. A hemisphere forward of the shoulders with a radius of

approximately 6 to 9 inches (i.e., an area as close as practicable to the nose and mouth of

the employee being monitored for a chemical or biological hazard). Breathing zone

samples provide the best representation of actual exposure. [DOE G 440.1-3]

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BUILDING. A roofed structure that is suitable for housing people, material, or

equipment. Also included are sheds and other roofed structures that provide partial

protection from the weather and elements. [EH62dd1]

BULK PACKAGING. A packaging, other than a vessel or a barge, including a transport

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vehicle or freight container, in which hazardous materials are loaded with no intermediate

form of containment and which has:

A. A maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid;

B. A maximum net mass greater than 400 kg (882 pounds) and a maximum capacity

greater than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or

DRAFT