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.rsiviias raierials staiidar. institute, ihc. e. 210 route pLaiius, s.j. 07652 : t.iutzs of itztiuc of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tuesday, June 17, 1975, at 3:30 A.li. at Innisbrook, Tarpon Springs, Florida PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT |i 3lg*?Q.QO DIRECTORS PRES ST J. Greenen F. E. -iessier IT. Simon, Tice-Fresident U. iloalii I. R. Eacharias S. S. Comray J. E. Clegg ' '- OFFICERS FPESZHT F. T. Gatl:a, President A. A. laus, Treasurer Z. Drislane, Secretary ?. Gorman, Counsel COIZTTTEZ CEAIEHA:' PRESET E. liaison (Brake Performance) ilarenont Corporation Bendlx Corporation Brassbestos 'lanufacturing Corp. RaylastaJ-lknhattan, Inc. Carlisle Corporation Abex Corporation S. K. TTe liman Corporation Gatke Corporation Harenont Corporation Friction liaterials Standards Institute Clapp A Zisenberp Abex Corporation 7. Jcir. Federation of European Tlanufaccurers of Friction Materials (FETID ;ir. 7. T. C-arke, President, called the Deetinr. to order at 2:30 A.II. C ^7 P7irvip.:-c T"7''Q .:.s lr.tt=t :: the Heating held Parch 13, 1175 had been distributed. Ho ccrretticr.e ' sugrested. 1'non notion duly made, seconded, and unanimously :at f.e Minutes or .. . -Z . .C. ^ w . i 1 *5 ::-r:e: as -..-bitten. 19 75 Heetir.a be Minutes of the Meetin0 of che Board of Directors 10 - June 17, 19 75 Upon notion duly nade, seconded and unanimously passed it was niSOLVZD: That the report of the Duality Control Sub-Committee be accepted as written. ASBESTOS STUDY CO.'CIIIIEE REPORT Mr. Drislane read the report for the Chairman, Mr. I. H. Ueaver. Please refer to Exhibit 9. Mr. Meaver's report expressed concern on the accusations that have been pressed against the industry concerning the asbestos standards. He reviewed some of the activities of the regulatory agencies over the past year. The last four para graphs in Mr. Weaver's report aroused some controversy. One director suggested that the last four paragraphs be deleted. There is a serious question as to whether the OSHA 2 fiber per cc Unit (which is to be effective July 1, 1976) can be net by friction material manufacturers. Mr. Weaver indicated in his report that installers of friction material are now coning under the surveillance of Dr. Selikoff and other proponents of stronger regulation. Several cenbers brought up the point that even with the regulations there is a great difficulty in getting labor to help in compliance. Even when it is written into the law and instructions are placed id the work place the working people do not cooperate. Counsel was questioned as to the contents of this report where lir. Weaver indicated that he did not see any justification for a change in the attitude of the regulatory agencies. It was stated that this was Ur. leaver's viewpoint. Legal Counsel stated that this is not a legal natter and does not expose the Institute. It was questioned whether sections of this report as written could in any way harm the Institute. Legal Counsel indicated that this was not the case. Upon notion duly nade, seconded and passed, with five affirmative and two negative, it was LIEGLVED: To accept the report of the Asbestos Study Committee as written. At the March 13, 1975 Meeting of the Board of Directors, the Secretary was advised to contact the Asbestos Information .Association (.ALA) with che idea of discussing possible financial assistance to the Association. !ir. Drislane wrote Mr. bareness, Secretary of AIA after the meeting and had just received a reply. In Mr. Mereness: reply he indicated his appreciation and that of his Executive Corrtittee for the offer by the Institute, however, the Association felt the best way to support the AIA was by individual members becoming members of the Asbestos Information -Association. He indicated the ^nneral fee structure for metbetshio in the AIA. Mr. Moalli stated that the AIA was of treat help to our industry. He .n.cicated that Eaybestcs -'as considering a survey on the health, histety of vorke :s in one cf their plants, "hey, as an individual company were sponsoring a: cd paying for e survey which could be a help to ail industry, he indicated that it would be better if industry participated in the activities of the Asbestos I: cremation Association to support similar types of work, he fait that the Assoca- dtion did need the support of our members. .'.mutes cf the Heating cf .the Beard of Directors -11 - June 17, 1975 Hr. Drislar.e displayed sons posters that had been sent by Hr. Hereness of the Asbestos Information Association. These posters had been received at Innisbroolc. These pesters had hints such as "If you don't smoke no*', don't start. If you do sncke cult.'* and"7acuum dust spills--never dry sweep. ' There were others to hal? deliver the warning to workers concerning the asbestos dust problem. A point chat has been raised several tines is that the workers should be advised cf the seriousness cf the problem. These posters are an assist in siting this res sage across. It was suggested that participation in the Asbestos Information Association as nerbers would help friction materials manufacturers with the asbestos problem. The Secretary was advised to send a copy of Hr. Hereness letter of June 12, 1975 to the membership, indicating the AIA's invitation to have them join their asso ciation. At this point it ^as stated that the Asbestos Study Committee had passed a resolution as follows: "That the Committee requests guidance from the Board of Directors concerning the problem of the two fiber/cc limit and the lack of reliability of the membrane filter method for measurement of. fiber counts.'* The Asbestos Stucy Committee members ware concerned that while the membrane filter technique is the only method new available for measuring asbestos concentrations it is a most unreliable tool for enforcement of the two fibers/cc limit. In searching for guidance for the Committee one Director stated that our objection rc urn of this me then for enforcement would not be constructive. It vould*just stir matters up "ithout providing an alternative. Some regulatory authorities are receptive where suggestions are made for improvement. Simply indicating our dissatisfaction with the membrane filter method for enforcement night be considered as a negative attitude. A Director a* atad that the hygienists will use common sense and realize the fallibility a f the membrane filter technique. It is fairly well known in industry end government that this technique is fallible. Thile the directors expressed per. com over the use of this as an enforcement tool, they do not feel that any Inst ituta position should be expressed to 3DILA concerning its use. It *. 7 cL 3 Z 61Z Z " u those enforcing the OSHA relations are aware of the disparity in ue. At this point Hr. Join of the TEHTH indicated that work had been done in Europe oor. terming oar.plir.g and counting. He said that his asbestos association Chanbre lyr.-ioale de 1 'Amiante (Trance), had an expert working for the association in the sampling and countin' area. .`.enters exchange elides and see how the counts core out. ~e is wiooinp for a report on this study. It was suggested that there is no other meets r: measurinp the asbestos concentration and it is nost likely .'SEA "ill stay with, this method regardlass of any input from the Institute or hr. Hcalli -.resented a movie which had been shewn, in Great Britain by Granada IV entitled '`.oiler Dust--A Standard His take ? ' This movie had interviews with Irs.hoimos and Devins cm _ cf 73A, and Hr. "elihoff of Haunt Sinai. They discussed ::.oe on workers orni several veers arc that resulted in. the 2 fibers/cc limit. A ~tre reoan.t rtvi-f cf data by Dr. L-swinsohn indicated tc Dr. Selikoff that the 1 :ioers/to limit ni'ht not be satisfactory. The controversy between Dr. lelikrfo ar.d Dr. lr-ir.schr. "as shown in this film. Tr.e argument centered on ir.tettretetior. cf the statistics. It was retom.mer.dec that the movie be shown $ 'inutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors - 12 - June 17, 1975 The Secretary brought up for discussion the fact that a Congresswoman from Hew Jersey (Mrs. Millicent Fenwick) has proposed legislation for the sale of Cnrysotile asbestos from the national stockpile. Some individual asbestos users and the Asbestos Information Association supported Mrs. Fenwick in this legislation. The purpose of the legislation is to help industry reduce un employment brought on by the asbestos shortage. The number of tons that might be released is about 10,000. It is not felt that this is really significant but in any case its release cannot hurt. The Secretary was directed to write a letter to llrs. Fenwick in support of this legislation. AI1HUAL MESIIHG COMMITTEE Mr. Drislane read the report for the Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, Mr. Barton. See Exhibit 1A. In summary, the report recommended a return to Innisbrook in June 1976, and if that was not satisfactory, the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the report of the Annual Meeting Committee be accepted as Trritten. HISTORICAL SALES REPORTING The Secretary read a report on Historical Sales which is Exhibit 13. In essence, participation was good with 15 of 19 members reporting- The regporting has been moved to a quarterly besis as of March 31, 1975. (This was decided at the Board of Directors Meeting on March 13, 1975). Immediately prior to the meeting, the accountants advised that the March 31 report was ready and would be distributed to the membership. At this point, the subject of listing those reporting in each category was brought up. At the present time, the names of the companies reporting in at least one category are listed at the bottom of the report, and the number of companies (but not the names) reporting in each particular category also is listed, e.g., X number of members reported brake linings, Y number of members reported brake blocks, etc. It had been suggested that the names of the metiers reporting ir. each of these categories also be listed, so that the composite sales figures in each category will be more meaningful. The objection to listing the members reporting in each category is that the Institute must be careful if sales data is passed out to members. It is apparent that if only two members were reporting in a category one member would, know the quantities of the other reporting member. Ax a level of three reporting, one might get a pretty good handle. Ax four and above the data probably could not be broken dc.m to individual members. Legal Counsel was queried concerning this problem. He indicated that there should be no problem if at least four were reporting in each category. Upon motion duly'made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors recommends that the Historical Sales Report list the names of those reporting in each category when there are at least four reporting in that category. pj 'iinutes of che "eetir.r cf the Hoard of Directors 1G - S75 VJhile lir. Sinon was suppssting chat assignments should be made for the Ainco drilled versions, I!r. '.'orHi did not concur, `hr. '.'oalli stated chat: (1) these are not original equipment releases. (2) Further we have not indicated shoe drilling whether it was drun or disc ir. the past. (3) Further, if the Institute were to set up numbers based on Ainco's drilling patterns we would be setting up Ainco as a standard. !!r. I'oalli felt that if we were to take such action, it would put Ainco Industries in a position above others who might decide on drilling for replacement narket shoes. The Directors supported the Data Book and Technical Committee position of not providing F1ISI assignnents to parts made by a replaceaent narket supplier such as Ainco. The Institute arri;---r-.ents "ill continue to be based on criminal eruipment releases. ** Thai a tein*, r.c further business .brought ts Che recent: or. of the Board of Directors, upon notion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was Adj ourned: 4:DO P adjourn. Z. H. Drislane Secretary June 1975 i ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT Hzsz industrial managers are well aware of the increasing amount of tine they ruso devote to oro'olems relating to occupational and environmental hazards. In recent years new government agencies have been created which have broad cowers to investigate, regulate and control industrial operations. During the "same period the mandates of traditional agencies also have been broadened in rescect to environmental concerns, and frequently there are duplicate and sometimes conflicting functions. Coincidentally, the scientific community hay? been producing an increasing volume of evidence regarding hitherto unsuspec-fced health hazards associated with various raw materials, chemicals and manufacturing methods. Adding further to the burdens these developments place on industrial managers is a far more militant union attitude on occupational health matters. Union spokesmen, such as I. V!. Abel, Tony .Mazzochi and Sheldon Samuels, freely admit they have been negligent in facing these issues in the past. However, recently a new attitude has been in evidence and it is exemplified by Mazzochi*s state ment that, "We live in a nation of corporate law breakers." Samuels has not been as charitable; he prefers to use the term "Corporate Murderers." The present union objective, as stated by Mazzochi, is to "use professionals to educate laborers to understand health hazards" and to "use collective bargaining to get legislation necessary to obtain good occupational health care." The AFLCIO has an active campaign to use the news media to get the message across "to the general public as well as to their members. The friction materials industry position with respect to the asUoestos health issue is almost unique. Few other industries are as heavily dependent upon asbestos for the successful performance of their products, and proper handling of occupational and environmental problems associated with the use of asbestos is essential to the survival of manufacturers of asbestos-based friction materials. During the past year your Asbestos Study Committee has worked closely with CSHA, ERA, NIOSH and their subcontractors as well as with AIA/MA regarding new standards and regarding changes to existing standards and guidelines for regulation of asbestos as well as other materials. We have sought to keep abreast of new in formation regarding asbestos health effects, control methods and regulations emanating from -.he medical/scientific communities, various government offices and ether sources. The following highlights should be of interest. CSHA Proposed r.ew standards for arsenic and for ketones present, new formats with emphasis cr. the action level concept, on work practices and on improved madical surveillance. Expected revisions to the asbestos standard probably will follow one. of these formats. Little or no change is expected ir. permissible airborne concentrations cr in meni- 7ne erroneous assumption by CSHA that the friction materials industry could immediately comply with the 2 fpcc standard hopefully has been corrected. -2- Hazardous material labeling is under study by an CSKA advisory committee, and labor members have called for changes in asbestos product labeling. NIOSH A new electron microscope laboratory has been provided at Cincin nati and is being used to investigate the quantity and size distribution of asbestos fibers and ether aerosols in occupational environments. Emphasis is on submicron particles and fibers less than 5 microns long. EPA EPA is undertaking a thorough investigation of the presence of asbestos in all areas of the environment. The work involves con tract studies, in-house research and joint activities with other government agencies. There is considerable concern regarding the effectiveness of the "no visible emissions" standard in protecting the public from airborne asbestos. Pressure is on EPA from labor representatives and medical and envirpnmental groups for a "no detectable level" regulation. EPA proposed waste disposal restrictions would create problems for some friction materials manufacturers. FDA A delay has been imposed on FDA's proposal to ban use of asbestos in filters for beverages and food products until they can conduct experiments to determine if long term exposure to ingested asbestos fibers represent a definitive hazard to human health. A four million dollar animal feeding study has been approved for determination of health effects from ingesting various doses of various kinds of asbestos. FTC Study is in progress in response to a petition from CSPI (Nader group) in regard to labeling of asbestos-ccr.csir.ing products. CPSC There is no known action by this agency in regard to asbestos at this time. S~Y -3 - \ CPC This agency of HEW has issued a report indicating adverse effects on pulmonary function due to exposure to asbestos at two locations or.e of which was a textile based friction material plant in New England. MEDICAL Selikoff continues predictions of epidemic of asbestos related death and disease in years to came. He emphasizes the mesotheli oma. hazard and the fact no known dose level is "safe'' and is pointing to the possible health significance of shorter, smaller fibers or particles not now covered by standards. Selikoff people have been actively promoting hazards associated with asbestos emissions from brake lining wear and from brake service operations. Acknowledgment of association between asbestos exposure and in creased GI cancer has become accepted practice during the past year. Tne above and other activities and publicity during recent months offers anrple evidence that controversy and concern over asbestos has in no way slackened. Many seem to think the fact that OSHA, EPA, NIOSH and others recently have been devot ing considerable attention to other toxic materials has taken same of the heat off asbestos. While this may be true as far as the over-all environmental and occupational health picture is concerned, I see no significant change in the attitude of regulatory agencies, medical researchers, labor, or environmental groups in regard to the hazards of asbestos. Nor do I see any justification for such change.' Tne friction materials industry should pursue all available means for achieving compliance with the 2 fiber per cubic millileter standard and all other require ments of the OSHA asbestos regulations as promptly as possible. It should be kept in mind the promulgated regulations are a "minimum standard." Wherever possible mere protection than that afforded by the standard should be provided for friction materials workers exposed to asbestos dust. Emphasis should be given to worker instruction and training in methods for reduc ing airborne dust generation and for minimizing exposure to dust that is generated. Product labeling and other means should be employed to thoroughly inform.'; ; customers and the public of the dangers associated with improper use, fabriction, handling or disposal of asbestos-containing friction materials. In-plant antisneking campaigns would be laudable. Your committee solicits comments and questions concerning its past and future activities, and will endeavor to follow events in one above mentioned areas and all other aspects of the asbestos/health controversy during the following year. Respectfully submitted, jeaver i----Committee Chairman ff