Longitudinal Surveillance/Beryllium Disease Prevention
Project Information
| Principal Investigator | Christine R Schuler |
| Institution | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
| Project URL | View |
| Relevance to Implications | High |
| Class of Nanomaterial | Incidental Nanomaterials |
| Impact Sector | Human Health |
| Broad Research Categories |
Exposure Characterization |
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Funding Information
| Country | USA |
| Anticipated Total Funding | n/a |
| Annual Funding | n/a |
| Funding Source | NIOSH |
| Funding Mechanism | Intramural |
| Funding Sector | Government |
| Start Year | 2006 |
| Anticipated End Year | 2009 |
Abstract/Summary
This project is determining whether a better metric than airborne exposure exists for predicting beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease. Both inhalation and dermal exposure to ultrafine beryllium particles are of concern. Particles smaller in diameter than 1 um may be able to penetrate intact skin. Experience with beryllium fume aerosols may provide insights into health risks for working with other ultrafine materials.
