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FILE NAME Reddaway Manufacturing REDD DATE 1986-1991 DOC REDD010 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Form Letters to Customers with Asbestos Info ESE RR RG: CSR, RN Bhp Br ta We ae aE gS ONT Cee AL Ee AUS at a" , REDDAWAY MANUFACTURING CO INC . 32 EUCLID AVE NEWARK NJ.U.S. 201 589-1410 July 86 Facts in Friction EXHIBIT 242 4-13-12 242 I hope everyone is having a most enjoyable summer and taking some time away from the shop to recharge their batteries their The big news in our industry occurred on June 20th when OSHA issued final rules regarding the reduction of asbestos from 20 fiber per 2 This rule bas a tremendous impact on all of us The effective date of the rule is July 1986 Dust counts in your shops and our plant must be done by October 1986 If the count is above 2 the areas affected become known as regulated areas and effective November 1986 the following must be done 1 A warning sign must be posted as follows DANGER - ASBESTOS CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD AUTHORIZED PERSONNELONLY ONLY Respirators and protective clothing are required in this area This means no one must enter this area for any reason without a respirator and protective clothing including the owner of the business The respirator will be an approved carbon filter type The specifications on the mask and it's proper fitting cover approximately 4 pages of the regulations It unbelievable in scope 2 Clothing when sent out to be laundered will be in leakproof leakproof bags with warning labels . 3 Warning labels - all contaminated clothes and all asbestos products you ship will be labeled as follows DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS AAVVOOIIDD CREATING DUST CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD This is effective July 21 1986 4 By January 16 1987. plans for locker rooms showers and lunchroom facilities shall be completed and must be operational by July 20 1987 unless you can reduce your fiber count to less than 2 In other words you need to have shower 2 rooms a lunchroom and one for work clothes lockers for each person One locker for street clothes and 5 Additional medical examinations and record keeping for 30 years will also be required yeafe ELECTRO LIFT 15 Reddaway01289  Snstabtet | a tr5 erastbn5 oig e5S nn age dma2 : SHa R ye ! . | we dLarnPeetnr aa yt FIF - July 1986 DR.2 a. 5A ee "Hy This is just a small portion of the regulation The entire regulation is available from the Federal Register of July 1986 If you must have a copy we will make them available for 10.00 each It is 144 pages of fine print It also covers new regulations for actually doing a brake job on a car or truck That you don't want to read So what does this mean to you a Redco distributor and sometimes fabricator Well air sampling we have done over the years shows the following count Redco Slitter Sav - Drilling Grinding- Grinding- 1 108 85 90 These counts were done using dust collection systems at each work station I Naturally you all have questions and I will try to answer them to the best of ability I have studied the rules for two weeks and feel I have my knowledge of them good working Obviously OSHA is hell bent in getting us out of the asbestos business Right behind OSHA is the EPA ban on asbestos which in 1988 to phase in Hearings on an o1u9t8r6iagnhtd bwialnl ornunthfeormatwnoufwaecetkusre or importation of asbestos products started July 15 It is obvious decisions have to be made and we request you call us with your input Those who don't call will be contacted Please keep in mind the impact the new ruling will have For example ** new labeling with union employees from truckers who pick up your freight to the customers who receive it Also the impact on your employees those who have beards would be required to remove them by OSHA your ability to supervise them and even insurance if your lucky to have it Now on a more pleasant note I turn the newsletter over to our CEO Regards Ed Eggert va ELECTRO LIFT 16 Reddaway01290 , W Oe sos hot SR a eB Reeves oefad . - to tag aR se * 2 i .. a REDDAWAY MANUFACTURING CO INC 32 EUCLID AVE NEWARK USA USA 201 589-1410 July 30 1986 NOTICE To All Reddaway Roll Lining Customers woven It is with regret that Reddaway Mfg Mfg must announce that we are the production of Redco RBV asbestos woven lining in November ceasing For several years OSHA had indicated that they were planning to drastically reduce the allowable limits of asbestos dust in the work place It was for that reason - that we developed a viable substitute with our RNAW asbestos Since it's introduction it has truly become the standard of the world Not only has the market and OEM's in the United States proven as performance but so have customers in Europe South America and Japan For the past two years sales of RNAW have grown rapidly 20 On June 20 1986 OSHA finally released their new rules on exposure to asbestos The previous limit was 20 fiber per Effective July 21. 1986 this was cut to 0.2 fibers per In it's regulations OSHA admitted the greatest impact would be on those dustries weaving asbestos which we do in producing Redco RBW Under the old limits OSHA had recognized us as being a model plant for compliance under the regulation Within 24 hours under the new ruling we were suddenly confronted with a situation where there was absolutely no way of conforming to the standards under existing technology The only loophole was to institute a series of work practices that would be completely unfair to our employees management suppliers and customers For example our plant would have to become a regulated area requiring the posting of signs as follows DANGER ASBESTOS CANCER & LUNG DISEASE HAZARD AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY RESPIRATORS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS ARE REDCO FRICTION PRODUCTS ELECTRO LIFT 17 Reddaway01291 St sae ee ae ry 0 shee} ; , In other words in every area of our plant anyone entering would be required to comply The respirator mentioned on the previous page being the carbon filter type similar to a gas mask Imagine if you can working 8 to 9 hours with a gas mask Imagine offering special work clothes and a respiratorrespirator to an outsider on plant do maintenance with a foreman How about dunnindgunning that garb as managementvitsoitcionngfyeorur if Under this law you as a user of Redco RBW lining you did any cutting or to drilling of the lining would also be subject the same regulations since those operations create dust above the legal limits followIsn addition a label has to be affixedaffixed to the lining until it is placed in service as DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBER AVOID CREATING DUST CANCER & LUNG DISEASE HAZARD This also applies to the outside of boxes The push behind this new regulation was the AFL We have noticed that over the past few years the majority of our customers who had changed to asbestos were required by pressure from their company's union or their insurance carriers A positive outcome of converting to asbestos should be a more favorable relationship with insurance carriers who have reached a point of not even cfoonrsmidering giving insurance to companies involved with asbestos products in any In addition to the new OSHA regulations the EPA began hearings on July 15 S1t9a8t6eswwiitthhitnhe2iynetaernstion of completely banning the use of asbestos in the United ELECTRO LIFT 18 Reddaway01292 + aystz. . ne ms wh roy . enh SIPS re, GE estm eij AS 3 PSE Sh wie mij mij a is EEfo ETROARa ty GES teEe ~ gpoveMedk, ts ; With all of these factors to consider we believe you will understand our position in reaching a conclusion to cease production in November As consumers of asbestos friction materials of which you have years of confidence the transition may at first be frightening asbestos looks in many cases and generally cost more different The entire industry in transition may not survive Some are already gone good and bad times Those who have not prepared for today Reddaway Mfg is in it's 96th year of both If we still had our original product line we would not be here to We knew this day would soon be here and we serve you today the latest obstacle are ready to once again survive our government has put the way of American industry We may not agree with what has taken place but it has happened and it the law All of us at Reddaway look forward to supplying you in the future with the finest asbestos woven lining just as we have in the past with asbestos Thank you ..... Reddaway Mfg Co. Inc ELECTRO LIFT 19 Reddaway01293 REDDAWAY MANUFACTURING CO INC 32 EUCLID AVE NEWARK 201 589-1410 Redco News We have officially told all of our customers that we are stopping the production of RBW asbestos lining effective November 17 1986. This will allow us to work without the restrictive work rules they require Our announcement to our customers was very well received are in agreement to stop selling asbestos We should actually see more business For example we now have 100 of Brake Supply's business rather than sharing a portion with Raymark Redco goes international In case you haven't noticed we are now selling nice quantities of our products to Sweden England Hong Kong Brazil and next Australia We feel these markets show excellent growth potential . Here in the United States we have dropped The Rowland Co. as a distributor and replaced them with Atlantic Friction Supply who have branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Ve know this will be a positive influence on our business The oilfields still stay depressed Low cost oil causes many coal users to switch to oil which also affects our sales to coal mining The lumber industry just had a strike and now U.S. Steel is on strike All of this affects us As of today August 18 1986 we have 13 working weeks to process our remaining asbestos yarn and roll goods inventory Consequently we must push on production as ifwe were up to our eyeballs in business Our goal is to have all looms clean of asbestos yarns by November 18th and to have completed all grinding and slibt y tht at i datn e ag lso Thii s ts all order siwn e wic ll ae lso by trying to keep up production in RNAW The finished RBW will still be legal for sale after November 18th Many of our customers will still want some especially in Canada I So that's what's happening Lots to do but know everyone is up to the challenge Ed Eggert Reddaway 00074 friends message our good customers andfriends. A Centennial message like relate ~*~ briefly and with understandable understandable we wouslhdowrotulsd ummary summary ourbriefly and with pride productsproducts industry in bere at our present location we started started years ago were originally present location Our roots Newark New Jersey company originally Manchester Manchester Manchester England where where parent of our in England company began in middle middle 1800's 1800's those early days transmission the UnitedStates our major product waspower we belting made from - the early twenties stitched expanded our camel hair yarn By and line include woven collon product line to to camel hair belling 1930's we developed our first friction materials the end of the the beginning of a new erafor friction materials This was 60years prided ourselves Reddaway producing the highest highestquality the last Our unique weaving producing processing processing quality brake Hning to now produce and asbestos methods have enabled us unsurpassed performance performance and customer acceptance brake lining toward attaining and level excellence Ebqeueanlolyurimapbiolrittay nbte competitive competitive price price - and make delivery bas and make delivery aspromised customer acceptance throughout the world having passed has tests all international international standards standards have experienced most rigorous aftermarket experienced spectacular growth the international United aftermarket and unequalled OEM approvals approvals United States aftermarket celebration say Thank Thank " everyone everyone everyone bere Reddaway Reddaway the the next 100 Reddaway we look forwardforward challenges challenges challenges ofthe next years years se s OVE Tas i apn teaneet savy seo sete aes ecurennt rn aneypseaarernstL Enea ne towne aces gah cae er ae ce mewn ee cuaev OE SEIS TMA SRT 21 AEE ve ee RSA RMT IE REL A ence 2 ws NOY 8 93 10:89 PAGE..080822 Reddaway ( ~~ . ca . .. y. # 3 7 . . DEPOSITION S EXHIBIT tg #8 i) e WALKER REDDAWAY MANUFACTURING CO INC - 32 EUCLID AVE NEWARK N. J. U. A. * 201 589-1410 wy In compliance with O.S.H.A. citation # G1688-050 , the following Respiratory Protection Program has become effective immediately 1. All Personnel in the weaving dept are required to wear respirators This mandate covers all personnel in the weaving dept including maintenance and service personnel who may be working in this area temporarily 2 Weaving dept personnel will be rotated in high count areas when possible thereby reducing employee exposure to airborne concentrations on a time weighted average basis 3 Written authorization from qualified medical authorities will be obtained for all employees required to wear a respirator 4 Respirators will be provided free of charge to all personnel who require them Instructions as to their use and care will also be provided A demonstration has been with a local Safety Appliance Co. arranged for an plant lecture on respirators and the various types available A film on the hazards of airborne dust will be shown followed by a question and answer period 5 The respirators issued to employees will be approved for pneumoconiosis and fibrosis producing dusts They are the 3M model 8710 U.S.B.M./M.E.S.A approval # 21C This is a disposable type which is discarded when damaged or when breathing resistance becomes excessive 6 Respirators will be stocked in ample supplies at all times The safety officer Vincent La Carrubba will be responsible for the procurement and dispensing of respirators opitin YoseadwiS ABN th wpb Fe GN ACU :BNO . arr OSHA citation =" ~ REDCO FRICTION PRODUCTS Reddaway 00072 REDDAWAY MANUFACTURING CO INC Redco Oy 32 EUCLID AVENUE NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07105 USA USA "201 589-1410 + # FAX 201 589-8223 December 30 1991 Mr. David L. Erenstoft East Paterson Machine 204 Sargent Ave. Clifton New Jersey 07013 Dear Dave Since the early 80's product liability insurance has not been available to the brake lining industry at an affordable price due to the massive amount of hanging over the industry from its use of Asbestos litigation Consequently we all are self insured until such time as the product becomes affordable If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call Very truly yours Eggert Edward Vice President / General Manager REDCO FRICTION PRODUCTS ELECTRO LIFT 20 Reddaway01300 Rhema Ae ietrpo, een te tt A +, ramen - . - e ea x . OSHA Procedure The unit of measure for airborne asbestos that is used by OSHA is the number of fibers longer than five micrometers per cubic centimeter of air or briefly fibers per c.c. To be counted as a fiber a particle must not only be longer than five micrometers but must also be at least three times as long as its maximum diameter Five micrometers are about 1/5000 inch In sampling a measured volume of air is drawn through a mem- ast brane filter which catches all dust particles The filter is Oly a E - ebtekaut taken to the laboratory a portion of the filter is mounted on PEM SN a microscope slide and examined at 440 magnifications The UMN number of fibers longer than five micrometers in a measured area of the microscope field is counted and this is repeated ch for 100 different areas or until 100 fibers are counted The Ryan be fibers per c.c. can then calculated SOE ee. Two types of samples may be taken a personal sample for , which the sampling monitor is attached near the breathing zone of an individual who then performs his usual job functions or i an environmental of area sample for which the monitor is : placed in a fixed location to sample the air at that point ao ps i i weight- The present OSHA requirements read the eight ed average TWA airborne concentration of asbestos fibers to .which an employee may be exposed shall not exceed five fibers - longer than five micrometers per cubic centimeter of air July This means that an employee could be exposed to air containing seven fibers per c.c. for four hours and two fibers per c.c. for four hours and meet the requirement TWA = 4x7 4x2 = 28 + 8 = 36/8 = 4.5 fibers per c.c. Begining July 1 1976 the maximum TWA will be reduced to two fibers per c.c. ai OSHA also has a ceiling limit which states that no employee shall be exposed at any time to airborne asbestos fibers in excess of ten fibers longer than five micrometers per cubic centimeter of air Reddaway 00073