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ATI-200 c z::s ccu-uttez meeting December 5, 1956 IN ATTENDANCE WZREt D. R. Holmes R, Smith, General Asbestos W, Luttenberger, Raybestos-iianhattan J. Weber, American Asbestos A, Hay, Keasbey & Hattison - HCRNIKG SESSION We members of the ccnnittee were very sorry to hear about the loss of our good friend John Beatty, Ue hope that Southern Asbestos will appoint someone in his place on our committee* 1* Discussion of the memorandm from the I.H.F. in the relationship of asbestosis and cancer* After our discussion it was agreed that this problem would be tabled until the next meeting when a decision will be reached on this memorandum* 2* Discussion of the memorandum regarding environmental dust survey from the I.H.F. This survey was tabled last Uarch in favor of the above proposal. We discussed the merits of this proposal pro and con and agreed that this proposal would be decided upon at the next meeting. You may remember that the cost of this survey was ,6,000*00 to <?,500*00 for six member companies. The committee will decide whether or not this project la of sufficient value to the member companies to warrant this expense* 3* A proposal was made to the effect that mother companies should send into the Chairman, a list of current dust counts giving exampling locations. This will be done in the near future in order that we may compare figures particularly in high dust count artae, with a view towards eliminating these higher dust counts* U* A discussion of spraying fibres with oil was held. Two member companies are using oil with good results. Using about 1$JJ solution. This seems to be the proper amount for use in our industry* 5. The effects of radiation with the use of X-ray, / This subject was brought about by a report made by the National research Council on "The Biological Effects of Atomic Radiation." Hugh Jackson was kind enough to investigate this matter and he sent for this report. He also made a summary of the findings in this report as to what effect raciation by X-ray could possibly have in our industry. The following is .ms report! Enclosed is the Sumary Report of the National Research Council cr. "The Biological Effects of Atomic Radiation", Since its issuance, GARLOCK INC. 00058-009039 ATI-200 there have bet-. r.urercus -evscacer and magastne articles ar.d cpir.icr.s, expert aid otr.er.-ise, ccr.cerning the role of X-rays for medical purposes as a source of hartfui rsciation. X will be glad to prepare a detailed discourse on the matter for a subsequent meeting of you so desire, but I believe the essential points can be sxmmarized rather briefly. Our initial question v/as whether X-rays taken in our industry's periodical examination programs would adversely affect an employee's health. The burden of this report concerns the unknown quantities in the ef fect of radiation on the reproductive organs. It is the consensus that, although there are no means of measuring x/hat a unit of radiation will produce in terms of units of biological damage, any radiation to the reproductive cells is undesirable. Thus, X-rays trhich are taken in such position as xfould strike the reproductive organs would be an 'undesirable source of radiation end should be kept "to the lowest limit consistent with medical necessity". From the industrial standpoint this would suggest sarious considera tion in the use of X-rays for routine beck examination. Radiation absorbed by other portions of the body is transmitted only in very small fractional amounts to the reproductive cells. A chest X-ray, therefore, would not represent a notable exposure to the re productive cells, A further consideration that assures that chest X-rays are not incon sistent with good health practices is that the excessive radiation to the reporductive cells is of most concern in the early reproductive lifetime (conception to age 30), Since the industrial popxilation largely older than 30 years of age, the chest X-ray program would not be a potential source of hazard in this regard. It seems that according to Hugh's sursnary we are perfectly in order to continue our yearly X-ray examinations of plant personnel. The Chairman gave a brief report on physical examinations of supervisory personnel within the Company. These examinations are considered to be of excellent value to the Company and to the individual persons involved. The cost of this program was ,lt5.00 per person. The results are given to the individual's physician and a general sxamery report is made to the Company. Each member of the committee will receive a copy of this examination, 'which may be used as a pattarn by individual member companies of the Institute, AGOIOA FCR THE NEXT ixETIrG Continue the discussion of the memorandum of the I.H.F on Asbestosis and cancer. Discussion of the memoranda regarding environmental dust survey from **.a I.H.F. GARLOCK INC. 00058-009040 ATI-200 Continue the discus':: the elimination of cus at c fibres with oil with a view towards roes. li. Report on general "improverer.ts or. elimination of dust by whatever r.e&ns. D, II. Koines, Chairr.an Air Hygiene Cannittee Asbeatoa Textile Institute 0- GARLOCK INC. 00058-009041