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gamitaki. coxMTTg os.t he rsmnion or s iu q q s is mom .maim .iMBBL PersonMl Chairmen - Surgeon R. R. Saywrs Members - *J. H. Olivers, M.D. L. U. Oardner, M.D, Wbsley draff Thomas Kennedy A. J. banta, H.D, W. S, McCann, M.D. K. P. Pendergrass, M.D. B. 1. Vosburgh, M.D. C. H. Watson, M.D. J. Borman White, M.D. (U.5.Public Health Service) (Crane Company, Chicago, 111.) (Director, Saranac laboratories) (Rational Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters) (United Mina Workers of America) (Metropolitan Life Insurance Company) (Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester) University of Pannaylvania) Rational Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.) (President, Rational Safety Council) (Scranton, Pa.) Program Oils Committee la expected to cons* and report on the following: 1. Historical Data: When silicosis was first reportod; the occupations In which it has beon reported to occur; its distribution. 2. Etiology: Exciting factor; contributory and predisposing factors. .3 Silicosis and Tuberculosis: Their relationship; Importance to Industry and the individual; Importance from a public health viewpoint. 4. Permissible Limits of Dust Concentration: Physiological response to varying concentrations of silica; comparative harmful affects of ex posure to various combinations of inorganic dusts (mired dusts). 5. Th" Mt^s of Diagnosis: Specific requirements relative to occupational and medical history, clinical, roentgenological, laboratory and patho logical manifestations. 6. Prognosis: Considering history, exposure, and removal from further exexposure; progress; how Influenced hy Infection. 7. Basis for Establishing Disability; Methods, cause and degree. 8. Medical Supervision of Worlcers: Physical examination; placement of workers. 9. Specific Rewdfl- In the Held of Medical Education: Relative to special training and knowledge of Industrial processes. 10. Medical Records and Report In..-: 11. Management1 s and Enclaves' Responsibility: Cooperation with medical per sonnel and authorities. 12. Rssearch: Tacts which further research should be planned to reveal. * Membership on Committee not definitely acoepted. comat ik i in oottfimi: oy scosomc. l b o h . u p ibs u r aj c i ph is s s o f t h e h il is o s is , pr o bl em Pertonne 1 Chairman - 7. F. Ahearn (Katlonal Stud and Gravel Association) Members Daniel D. Caros 11 (Assistant Attorney-General; Illinois) J. Dewey Dorsett ?Industrial Commission, H.C.) van I. Lvans (Supervisor, Actuarial Division, Ohio In dustrial Commission) J ohn P, Prey (American Federation of Labor) Henry D, Kessler,M.D. (Chairman, Rehabilitation Commission, F.J.) Lovis B, Baycroft (Pennsylvania Saif-Insurers) Henry D. Sayer (Association of Casualty and Surety Sxecutives) T, C. Waters (Chairman, Maryland Occupational Dlser.se Com mission) Robert J, Watt (Uasrnsobsisetts Federation of Labor) S. . Whiting (Liberty Mutual Insurance Company) W. H. Winans (Union Carbon and Carbide Co., N.f.) frggfls This Committee is expected to consider and report upon the following: 1. Extent of ; Industries affected; estimate of the number of workers exposed to the hazard. 2. Compensation Phases: (a) Summary of the present laws affording compensation for silicosis; analysis as to form; advantages and dlsadvantages. (b) Compensation and its tendency to deprive industry of experienced employees, and workers of an opportunity of employment. (c) Basis for compensation. (d) Accrued Liability problem; suggested methods of solution. (e) Premiurr rates; comparison under different forms of compensation laws and administration. (f) Benefits; forms, substance, and application. (g) State funds, types; advantages and disadvantages. s. 3. Financial Losses due to Sfflopslsi Affecting labor, employer, and the public. 4 Litigation Problems: (Racketeering)