Non-sparking beryllium copper wrenches - photo

[Altair]

Non-sparking beryllium copper wrenches.




Previously:

Non-sparking pipe wrenches - photo
Vintage beryllium copper tool display - photo
Lineman playing with live power line - GIF
Man saves friend from electrocution - GIF
Ratchet extender for electrical line work - GIF

[Hans Pearson]

What happened to the story that Beryllium is poisonous, or at least highly toxic?

[Elizabeth Greene]

What happened to the story that Beryllium is poisonous, or at least highly toxic?

It is, and chronic beryllium disease is no joke. The primary danger vector is inhalation, which is less likely with e.g. a wrench.

From the SDS: NOTE: In the solid form in which it is provided, this material does not pose a health hazard. Subsequent operations performed by the end user, such as exposure to high temperatures, melting or grinding, may produce beryllium oxide dust or fume. [...] all precautions must be taken by the end user to prevent and protect against exposure to inhalable particulate.

If it were my toolbox I'd cut foam slots to hold each wrench seperately so they don't bang into each other and get scuffed and scratched up. This is 0.1% about reducing the risk of dust exposure and 99.9% because they are HOLY CRAP expensive.