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J\m 6, 1963
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Jerry Mitchell, Qiairnan 0* T Austin J, L, Rainey I C. L Shecklsr I r. b. Smith
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H. X, Porter Company, Inc* 0. 8. Rubber Co, Anerlcan Aebeetoe Textile Carp, Johns-Mwtvllle Corporation
Raybeatos-Wanhattan, Inc, Aaerleen Aebeetoe Textile Corp,
nitltute Approved Duat Counting Method
The eubeoralttee heeded' ty John Hawkins. of Raybestos-Kaahattan, ufter
agreeing on a procedure, evbmltted the draft to the United States
Public Health Service for review,
The contents of Howard E. Ayer, Senior Sanitary Engineer, Asst. Chief engineering Section, Research and Technical Service Branch of this department, largely far more precise cUirlflcatlon were not received
In tine for action by the sub-committee.
This eonlttee will nail to eaeh neaber a copy of the draft together with the camenta of Mr. Ayer in order that thero will be adequate tine for study before our next Meting for corplste agreement by
this eamdttee end the procedure offered for adoption at that tine.
The eomittee expreesad sincere appreciation to John Kauldns and his
cunit.a, for <i*eir ex.silent work and the care
tiie they have
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^filtering Duat Concentrations
One member presented e folder from the Phoenix Precision Instt-vment Co, of Philadelphia, Pa., an on "Aerosol, Duet and Snoka Photaner" which
sells at e much lower price than previous photo-electric dust counting devices which we have discussed.
Copies will bo secured and nailed to each neaber ccrpany for study and poseihla discussion at our next Mating,
I ibeatos Related lams Cancer Study
Ths eomittee wee advised that e Dr. Sellakoff will read at the next
nesting of the American Medical Association in about 30 days a paper | on n study ho has made of about 1500 workers, largely la asbestos
insulation applications, showing e very large incidence of lung cancer
nr aenul expectancy.
How edentlflo this study has been In a electing the group end the full depth of the study remains to be determined, but admittedly it will be
to the Industry,
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Hygiene k Maxufecturing Ccmittea -2
Jun 6, 1963
Or, Lewis Cralley, Selentiat Director, Assistant Chief of the Division Occupational Research and draining Facility, Public Health Service Department of Health, Education, and Welfcre attended our afternoon aeaslon.
This eeesion, an open forua for thia cowdttee and the Doard of Oovamors, and other intereeted sobers us presided over by Dr. Oralley.
Dr, Cralley reported on his visit to England'and the Continent, Kls visit to Bigland was by far the aost helpful*
He reported on the work of the Aebestoe Research Cou ell supported by Tuner Brothers, British Belting and Cape Asbestos, including the ' anlaal research they sponsor st Cas!ridge and Reading lit '.varsities.
Dr, Cralloy cemented on tho apparent strong performance In England . for membrane typo filters for dust collecting. Dr, Cralley1s crew will sloo 'use, this media* and suko correlations with our present practices.
While the fiiglleh do not count total particles as wo do, but only fibers, Dr. Cralley reported for results the two methods are eomparable. He felt the total count might ba tha aost etelngent conteol.
After Dr, Cralley's report he vent into the program. It Is expected eaviromental studies will be started in our plants early in the fall and phy*l cal examinations lata In 1*6L. While the study will -attend into aebestoe friction ra'.e.iela, insulations, and asbestos-eeme.it p.od-ito, since tha textile divisions offer the best sources for studies of the possible results of vorldng in asbestos uneantamlnatod by ether possible harmful inhalants tha survey will ba startad in this branch of the industry,
Qeustions cn procedures and practLeaa war# answered,
J. L, Mitchell, Chairman Air Hygiene It Mfg. Ccrr-ltte*