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FILE NAME Manville JMA DATE 1977 DOC JMA335 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Resinoid Engineering Royal Industries Memo Manual Reprints & Customer Information JM Manville To File From J. F. Reis Copies R. A. Cree J. P. McCarthy Internal Correspondence Date May 16 1977 Subject ROYAL INDUSTRIES - NEW CASTLE VISIT 4-27-77 INDIANA Mike Whitehead - P. A. John Dundardale - Research Arnold Hubbs - Director Toured this plant with Arnold Hubbs and Rich Cree When Royal took over this facility from Firestone they were given an extension by OSHA Their target date for compliance was July 1977 however due to equipment problems and some problems in finding reasonable engineering consultants they will not meet this schedule and plan to request an extension A considerable amount of dust control equipment has been added to the facility Royal purchased a Stewart Glapak bag opener but has been unable to get it to work without having pieces of paper enter and block their system We offered to assist them and since our call Fred Brandt of Engineering has already talked to Royal's engineer Considering what this facility must have looked like under Firestone Royal should be commended on the im- provements they have made They are also in the process of installing a piece of equip- ment manufactured by which will wash and dry all of the blocks and transmission bands before they are finally inspected and boxed John Dunderdale is convinced this will remove the fine layer of dust which the linings and filters down into the boxes all boxes are labeled clings to Currently We discussed their change from 6D12 to 6D20 and whether it would be possible for us to ship the most available grade John Dunderdale indicated that they could use either grade but could not switch back and forth Business continues to be good at Royal and we should have a good year supplying this facility a ae s ; J. F. Reis JFR M POLICY STATEMENT CUSTOMER COMPLIANCE AUDIT DATE 4/22/77 CUSTOMER NAME & ADDRESS Royal Industries Subsidiary of Siegler New Castle IN CONTACT : Mike Whitehead Purchasing John Dunderdale Research Director DATE OF MOST RECENT CSHA INSPECTION AND COMMENTS O.S.H.A. has been in a number of times to check progress of clean up in New Castle HAS CUSTOMER RUN DUST COUNTS Yes % STATIONS IN COMPLIANCE IF NOT 100 WHEN DO HEY EXPECT TOTAL COMPLIANCE DOES CUSTOMER LABEL HIS PRODUCTS DOES CUSTOMER SUPPLY HIS CUSTOMER WITH SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION FOR HIS PRODUCTS LIST HEALTH INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS SUPPLIED BY M Made slide and film presentations to management and research people in New Castle and Danville KY WHAT ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE CAN M SUPPLY COMMENTS : O.S.H.A. happy with clean up of plant Business has been very good Still to do to clean up plant but Royal is well on its way to cleaning up plant customers may have problems in grinding and shaping M lots of Royal work ROYAL INDUSTRIES Subsidiary of Siegler 10:00 Lunch - April 27 1977 Contact Mike Whitehead Purchasing John Dunderdale Research Director Usage Friction Materials 5R04 6D12 6D20 7D 1974 0 0 0 1975 280 857 175 1976 463 1,013 619 March 1977 147 153 305 There Are Some Things You Should Know Every person employed at Resinoid Engineering Corp. where asbestos fiber is used should know that breathing excessive amounts of asbestos causes certain health problems Resinoid has taken many steps to protect you from exposure to harmful amounts of asbestos fiber To make these steps effective you must follow safe working rules on the job NO SMOKING The health problems that have been connected with exposure to asbestos are these Breathing excessive amounts of fiber in the air might result in a disease called asbestosis - a scarring of the lung tissue which when severe makes it difficult to breath properly Persons who smoke cigarettes and inhale excessive amounts of asbestos dust are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer Asbestos alone does not appear to cause this disease , but it can make people who smoke cigarettes more likely to develop this cancer Studies show that if you don't smoke cigarettes asbestos exposure does not increase your risk of getting lung cancer Persons exposed to excessive amounts of asbestos have a greater risk of developing Mesothelioma which is a rare cancer of the lining of the chest or abdomin There also is some indication from unconfirmed studies that there might be a greater incidence of cancer of the digestive tract in persons exposed to excessive amounts of airborne asbestos problems sure be health cwaen The So DUST oo 6 e he Be concerned - not alarmed about asbestos related problems working for Resinoid Engineering Corp. today Present cases of health problems we mentioned are related to working conditions that existed many years ago As we became aware of risks Resinoid began spending considerable sums of money to upgrade dust control systems to prevent excessive asbestos exposures We are confident that as long as employees follow safe work rules and equipment is operated properly no employee will be exposed to hazardous amounts of asbestos fiber in our operations To assure continued control of risk the company will regularly check asbestos operations with trained personnel You must cooperate with these trained employees when they check your work areas Government inspections are also made of our facilities to make sure you are not being exposed to hazardous levels of asbestos The government has set standards that limit how much asbestos you can be exposed to and Resinoid has taken steps to abide fully with those regulations re alarmed not sure be concerned can we Be So You will be required to do certain things on the jod to help us protect you Some of these are 1 You must do everything you can to prevent dust or getting asbestos fiber into the air where it could be inhaled Strict rules about how to perform your job must be followed at all times 3 In some areas you may at times be required to wear a respirator temporarily or other forms of personal protective equipment You must wear this equipment properly whenever it is necessary 4 You will be requested not to smoke on the job if you might be exposed to asbestos You will be urged for your health's sake to quit smoking completely 5 You will not be permitted to take any asbestos material home from the plant in order to prevent exposing others You will be encouraged to use facilities provided to change work clothes and wash before going home 6 If equipment is not working correctly it to your supervisor immediately you must report sure be can we So VIOLATION OF WORK RULES CAN RESULT IN DISMISSAL After you begin work you will be given an opportunity to learn more about the potential health risks of asbestos and what the company is doing to protect you on the job You will be taught how to use personal protective equipment and other methods of protecting yourself Because of the efforts of Resinoid and your own efforts it is likely that you will be as safe working for Resinoid as in any other occupation or endeavor That is the way we want it We will not take chances with your health and we won't allow you to take chances with it Violation of health work rules can result in dismissal you After sure be can we So Tear off this form on the dotted line. Hand in the form but keep this booklet and refer often often often. Have you read the whole you Yes No Do you understand the health you understand the health _ No Do you understand that you understand that smoking cigarettes cigarettes increases health risks Yes Yes No Do you understand you you Do understand understand understand certain work will have to follow company to rules the Yes No Please sign your name and put today's below below Signed Date ee So we can be sure you have read this booklet and know the potential risks about connected with your job and the strict rules you must follow we would like you to fill out the form at the right and return it to us The form must be forwarded to your supervisor or personnel manager before your first pay period ends . sure be can we So Resinoid Engineering Corporation Skokie Illinois 60076 Health Safety & Environment Department