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SO tf (** m U.lA. SHELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CO I ter ftfNCI HS&E - CORPORATE MEDICAL J. C. FRIEDMANN DATI JANUARY 8, 1979 FIOM SR. T0XIC0I.0CTST JUiJECT TOXICOLOGY BACKGROUND FOR MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS \ Product toxicologists have completed summaries for Asbestos, Lube Dewaxing, Isopropyl Alcohol and Propane Sultone. These are attached for your review and comments. May we ask to be informed of the progress of the Pre-Separation Counseling Program. CDK/fcs Attachments cc -Id. E. Stevenson F. B. Thomas . HS&E - IS {2)S C. D. Kary LAM 024145 ABS-007327 BACKGROUND - FOR COUNSELING EMPLOYEES SEPARATING FROM SPECIAL SURVEILLANCE EXAM PROGRAMS, I.E. 1. Brief review of the reasons (Toxicological/Medical) for originally institution the A 'jPa.-' JTV-r, surveillance effort and our current knowledge of its potential health effects. \ During Che past several years there has developed an increasing concern about the health effects of exposure to asbestos fibers. Fibers of specific size and shape have long been associated with lung disease leading to breathing difficulties. Recently it has become apparent that such fibers can also lead to the development of cancers of the lungs and gastrointestinal tract. Shell has therefore established a medical surveillance program for employees who have possibly received asbestos exposure. 3. Specific recommendations: a. Medical b. Continue as active member of Shell's hospital medical/surgical program. c. Other LAM 024146 ABS-007328