Epidemiologic Studies

Rocky Flats Plant Site

Beryllium Surveillance Program Results Records, 1988-Current

Location:

Active: RF-Building 122, Room 171
Inactive: DFRC

Arrangement: Alphabetical by employee last name

Originating Office: National Jewish Center; Health Effects Organization of Rockwell International and EG&G

Finding Aids: 1) None; 2) NARA Standard Form 135

Disposition Authority: 1) DOE (1988) 1.3; 2) N1-434-89a

Series Description: This series consists of medical test results from the Beryllium Surveillance program. In particular, the series is comprised of results from Lymphocyte Transformation Tests and from pulmonary functions tests. Although X-rays are not included, the series contains notification letters sent to participants which indicate whether their chest X-rays were "compatible with a diagnosis of chronic beryllium disease." Some employees' health histories are also included. Records in Room 171 document cases which required extensive follow-up testing.

For related records, see Volume VII. Beryllium Surveillance Program Control Records, 1984-Current; Beryllium Surveillance Program Presentation Records, 1980-Current; Beryllium Surveillance Program Reporting Records, 1991-Current; and X-rays, 1952-1993.

Data Elements: 7-8, 11, 16-17, 20, 24-25, 27-28, 35-36, 39, 42-43, 47, 68, 75, 77