The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) team published the updated BAWR dashboard on December 3, 2024.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
December 5, 2024
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has successfully completed the 2023 Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry (BAWR) Dashboard, further advancing its efforts to monitor the health of workers exposed to beryllium. On December 3, 2024, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) team published the updated dashboard following approval from the DOE BAWR Program Manager, with notifications sent to stakeholders.
The BAWR program, managed by the Office of Domestic and International Health Studies, operates as a comprehensive surveillance registry for both current and former DOE workers who may have been exposed to beryllium. The registry plays an essential role in tracking the incidence and prevalence of beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a serious lung condition caused by beryllium exposure.
The 2023 dashboard retains the familiar structure of the 2019 version while offering data to track worker health trends and exposure. The information gathered from the registry will be analyzed to enhance understanding of CBD, help identify at-risk workers and assess the effectiveness of DOE's Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program.
The completion of the 2023 update underscores DOE's commitment to safeguarding worker health through transparency and proactive safety measures. This milestone reflects a significant accomplishment, as the BAWR dashboard is now fully up to date and actively working on the 2024 data. The dashboard is an important tool in improving prevention programs and ensuring that DOE facilities remain compliant with health and safety standards. This progress highlights DOE’s dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and prioritizing the well-being of its workforce.
For more information about the BAWR 2023 dashboard, visit
https://orise.orau.gov/BAWR/DashboardsReports/2023/index.html
Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry | Department of Energy
For Additional Information Contact:
Kali Crosby, BAWR Program Manager, Office of Domestic and International Health Studies within DOE’s Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security.