Mouthpiece Work / Digest Number 2007 Refacing copper mouthpieces
FROM: w5wh (w5wh@...)
SUBJECT: Digest Number 2007 Refacing copper mouthpieces
If you are working and machining IIRC Beryllium copper you need some very significant controls. EPA, NEPA, OSHA and your local health and safety regulations are all going to be involved anytime you make Beryllium dust, chips or particles. The level of controls will involve negative air pressure sealed rooms, remote control tools, HEPA filtration systems, exhaust air cleaners, full bunny suits, shower facilities, inspections, operating permits, waste disposal controls and much more. In other words, do not do this in your garage or workshop. Fines for violations are staggering. Yes I am a certified safety engineer, yes I am a certified environmental engineer, yes I have been safety guy for a beryllium facility (Los Alamos National Laboratory). Do not play with IIRC Beryllium copper unless you have the backing of a major cooperation or the Government. Bill Harwood
FROM: kwbradbury (Keith Bradbury)
SUBJECT: Re: Refacing copper mouthpieces
I would expect pure Berryllium to attract this kind of safety. But I would
think once it is alloyed in small quantities with the copper it would be a lot
safer to handle.
What is "IIRC" Berryllium copper? If I Recall Correctly...
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From: "w5wh@..." <w5wh@...>
To: MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, August 13, 2010 11:33:35 AM
Subject: [MouthpieceWork] Digest Number 2007 Refacing copper mouthpieces
If you are working and machining IIRC Beryllium copper you need some
very significant controls. EPA, NEPA, OSHA and your local health and
safety regulations are all going to be involved anytime you make
Beryllium dust, chips or particles. The level of controls will involve
negative air pressure sealed rooms, remote control tools, HEPA
filtration systems, exhaust air cleaners, full bunny suits, shower
facilities, inspections, operating permits, waste disposal controls and
much more. In other words, do not do this in your garage or workshop.
Fines for violations are staggering. Yes I am a certified safety
engineer, yes I am a certified environmental engineer, yes I have been
safety guy for a beryllium facility (Los Alamos National Laboratory).
Do not play with IIRC Beryllium copper unless you have the backing of a
major cooperation or the Government.
Bill Harwood