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FILE NAME: Baldwin (BALD) DATE: 1946 Jan DOC#: BALD073 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Revised Version of the Proposed OH Industrial Health Regulations with Dept of Health Cover Letters PRANK J . LA U SC H E. O overn o r s t a t e o f Ohio RO aER E. HERRINO. M .O.. M.P.H. Director o f Health SO STATE O EFTS. RUILOIN COLUMBUS i s . OHIO Departm ent o f h ealth Industrial Hygiene Division COLUMBUS January 18, 1946 2 1 4 ti P U S U C HEALTH COUMC1U L . F . HUFFMAN, M.O. WILLIAM HKLMD t AM U, r . RIDIM as, D .D J. M M . U L T COOPDt J . HOWARD HOLMKS, M.O. Mr. Edvard Ames Public Relations Manager Owens-Corning Fiberglaa Corporation Toledo, Ohio Dear Mr. Ames: Enclosed is a copy of the most recent revision of the proposed industrial health regulations for the State of Ohio. Many changes have been made since the initial copy was dis tributed and it is possible that the inclusion of these changes . will make the proposed code more suitable to various groups concerned. . At the Public Health Council meeting in Columbus on January 13th, it was decided that final action not be taken at that time and another hearing has been called for this matter at 10 A. M.. February 16th at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Between now and February 16th, we wish that you would discuss this proposed code as it now stands with the members of your organization and if any members of your organization have any suggestions or criticisms to offer, we would appreciate the opportunity of discussing the matter with them. Tou may feel free to make as many copies of these regulations as you wish for distribution. We wish to hear from everyone who is interested in this matter and we wish you to be assured of the cooperation of this Department to the extent that all possible corrections shall be made before final approval is given to these regulations by the Public Health Council. Kr. Clayton Smucker'of your Newark, Ohio plant has a copy of these regulations. Very truly yours JEFsab Enel. 01 501 0162 FRANK J. LAURCMK. M V O M M S ta te o f Ohio R O a t R K. M R R I N a . M .D .. M .P.N . OlRSCTOR OF MUU.TW N * TAT N F T t. U ILO IN I COkUMOIM II. OHM Industrial Hygiene Division Depar tm en t, o f Health COLUMBUS January 18, 1946 F U IL IC H U L T H COUNCIL: L . F. HUFFMAN. M.O. CHAIRMAN R U M I U . . M IA N *. M .O. VICI-CNAIRM AN WILLIAM HILMCN AMUCL F. U D IN I*. O.O.. M R*. LILT COO FIR J. HOW ARD H O L M U . M .O. PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT W'1'7.0 Kr. Edward lass Public Ralations Manager Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation Toledo, Ohio Dear Kr. inest Enclosed is a copy of the nost recent revision of the proposed industrial health regulations for the State of Ohio. Many changes have been nade since the initial copy was die- tributed and it is possible that the inclusion of these changes will sake the proposed code more suitable to various groups concerned. r it the Public Health Council meeting in Columbus on January 13th, it was decided that final action not be at that and another hearing has been called for this natter at IQ i. M. * February 16th at the Deshler-Walliek Hotel. Between now and February16tE7 we wish that you would discuss this proposed code as it now stands with the aenbers of your organisation and if any neuters of your organisation Jo t any suggestions or criticisms to offer, we would appreciate the opportunity of discussing the matter with then. You may fS d H S iiS tiS !" cop1* ' th*** r , p d *tlon` " TM ,ls h . ** *ish iTm T,rToa* ia Interested in this matter to the exZtefnLtTtihawt ab?lln*p,oWsrsi?b!lRe0fcorrecctoiopo*nsratshiaolnlb*etmhaid*eDebpeafrotrmeenftinal approval is given to these regulations by the Public Health Council. Mr. Clayton Smucker of your Newark, Ohio plant has a copy of these regulations* Very truly yours, JEFiab Enel. January 2U, 19U6 Hr* Joseph E* Flanagan, Jr*, Industrial Hygiene Engineer State of Ohio Department of Health 306 State Departments Building Columbus 13 Ohio s Dear Hr* Flanagan y-ny thanks far your letter of January 18 enaloelng a copy of the most reeent retieicaa of the proposed industrial health regulation* fbr the Stats of Ohio* I haee disoussed the matter with Hr. teioker and * ambers of our General Engineering Departmmxh who find nothing to hiah to take exception in the preaent draft, id for that reason a do not expect to ha repreaanted at the meeting in Coluabus oa February 16* . - ' - I want you to know, hcwersr, that we do appreoiat# Tery much your bringing the matter to our attitioa* Tours rery truly. * ' . Edward 8* Amss/faos Public Relations Manager I PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT 7S3K.0 I 01 501 0161 INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARDS The Public Health Council of the State of Chio hereby ordains and promulgates the following regulations for the prevention and control of diseases resulting from exposure to toxic fumes, vapors, mists, gases and dusts in order to preserve and protect the public health. Regulation ILL. (Application of Regulations). These regulations shall apply to every place of employment and particularly to those places of employment where a work or process is carried on by which dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, gases or environmental conditions of a harmful nature are produced or generated, or exist independent_y of the work or process, which may be inhaled or absorbed or in any other manner enter the body in quantities or concentrations that constitute harmful exposure as here inafter defined. Regulation 2A5. (Modifications). hen strict compliance with all of the provisions of these regulations would involve undue hardship, the Ohio Department of Health may, upon application in writing, permit modification of the requirements when protection practically equivalent to that required by these regulations has beer, provided. The application for the modification of any of these regulations in any particular case shall be accompanied by a full statement of the existing condi tions and the reasons for requesting such modification. Any modification granted under the provisions of this paragraph shall be limited to the particular case cover ed by the application for such modification. Regulation 24.6. (Definitions). (1.) A "Gravity System of Ventilation" means one which depends wholly upon relative air density. (2.) A "Mechanical System of Ventilation" means one which depends upon the operation of power-driven equipment. (3.) "General Ventilation" meens the ventilation of the general atmosphere in the place of employment. (A.) "Dilution Ventilation" means ventilation provided to dilute the con centration of dusts, fumes, vapors, or gases in the atmosphere of all or part of the place of employment. . (5.) "Local Exhaust Ventilation" means that type of ventilation in which suction is applied at the point of generation or escape of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors or gases. (6.) "Exhaust System" means a complete suction device, including all hoods, ducts, fans, separators, and receptacles when required, and any other part necessary for the proper installation and operation thereof. (7.) "Hood1means'that part of an exhaust system into which the contaminated air or dust, fume, mist, vapor or gss first enters. Ordinarily it consists of an enlargement of the end of the duct of such shape and design as to facilitate the entry of dust or other impurities to the exhaust system. 01 501 0163 * uuM L, v S " `rp5an e:f * - system of ventilation?^5 th* machine whicK cretes the movement of air ir. a mechanical or entrained ra-feriel^s * let th* **.* dust or^other mR?;riSslR p Pm e d a"f ^ ^ ^ 3J,3te" ir't0 ,,hicfc (l:.) "Approved- r.eens approved by the Ohio Department of health. (13.) "Boat" mean, partiolea of solid patter that have a ndean ccmninutic' (If.) "Elst" means liquid droplets suspended in air. or aolid<1state.VaPOr "enS th' gaseou3 fora f * substence normally in the liquid (H.) "Gas" means a formless fluid occupying the space of enclosure. . or gases, and any envirom.entai^nditiOT.'a i n ^ f r o f induTMnal''SpSrIti5n?tIf K , !" na an7 "eohaniaai/or ! s S ^ riijS in ^ p S t where or^t s ^ h " t i M aiSftParaWOf " "n3 whlch 13 c3rril on in a location Si a. s that no employee except such as actually entered 'n tha pe ation involved is subjected to the harmful exposures resulting^herefrom. compoundRsilicon1dioxiderfSi^^UnCTtb^n8^^" J* th! n t w 'gl',en to the ohonlcal crvstalin. f TM . . ? 3e.(Si02)* It occurs in nature most commonly in the trid^ite fulfil i S oiner?* Other less common modifications are tridymite, cristobelite, opal chalcedony, flint end silica glass. singvlar^is^used^the^nlural singular s L n l e ^ L ^ ! Bhenever in these regulations the ^ 'hen'v3r the Regulation 2Z.7 (Harmful Exposure}. . . (la) IT shall use or permit to be used in the conduct of his business, manufacturing establishment or other place of employment, any process V 0ndiii0n k?0Wn t0 hcve an adverse ttect on health, unless reasonable of^ L h ^ p S b l S r 156811 nad6 t0 pr8vent injurjr t0 the b1^ r the employees and PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT 01 501 0164 - 3- Regulation 217 (cont'd) (2.) The concentration of dusts, fur.es, r.ists, vapors, or gases, in the air breathed by employees shall not exceed the following maximum allowable concentrations for an 8-hour daily exposure: CASES AND VAPORS Acetone Acrolein Acrylonitrile (Vinul Cyanide) Ammonia Amyl Acetate Butyl Acetate * Ethyl Acetate Aniline Arsine Benzene (Benzol) Butanone (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) Butyl Alcohol . Carbon Disulfide Carbon Monoxide Carbon Tetrachloride Chlorine Chloroform Dichlorbenzene Dichlorethyl Ether Dimethyl Aniline , Ether (Ethyl) Ethylene Dichloride Ethylene glycol monoir.ethyl ether (Methyl "Cellosolve") ' Formaldehyde Hydrogen Chloride . ` Hydrogen Cyanide Hydrogen Fluoride (Calculated as H F) Hydrogen Sulfide Methyl Alcohol Methyl Bromide Methyl Chloride Naphtha: Coal Tar Petroleum Nitrobenzene Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Phosgene Phosphine Styrene (Monomer) Sulfur Dioxide CONCENTRATION Parts per million (by volume) 500 0.5 20 ICO 00 00 00 5 1 100 300 ICO 20 100 100 5 ICO 75 15 5 00 ICO 100 10 10 20 3 20 200 20 200 200 1,000 5 25 1 1 1 00 10 01 501 0165 GASES AND VAPORS (Cont'd) - L- Tetrachlorethane Tetrschlorethylene (Ferchlorethylene) Tolvene (Toluol) Trichlorethylene ' Turpentine Xylene (Xylol) ` METALLIC DUSTS AND FUMES Cadmium Chromic Acid and Chromates (Calculated as chromic Lead Manganese Mercury Zinc Oxide oxide, CrO^) CONCENTRATION Parts per million (by volume) 10 200 2CC 2C0 2C0 2CC CONCENTRATION Milligrams per cubic meter 0.1 C.l 0.15 6.0 C.l 15.0 OTHER DUSTS AND FUJTS Chlorinated Diphenyls Chlorinated Naphthalenes: Trichlornaphthalene Pentachlornaphthalene MINERAL DUSTS Asbestos Silica, free or uncoobinedt Over AO 20 to 0* 10 to 20$ CONCENTRATION Million particles per cubic foot 5 5 10 20 RADIATION X-ray (Roentgens per day) Radium (Roentgens per day) Radon gas (Curie per liter) "Explanatory Note: (1) At least three atmospheric samples, spaced at intervals to yield an average measurement of c icf11 01 501 0166 4 ^ "Explanatory Notes (cont'd) * exposure over the entire cycle of operation under test shall be collected in the breathing zone of the worker or wherever such exposures are suspected or known to exist, (2) The sampling and analysis of contaminated air and the interpretation of the data in relation to the stated maximum allowable concentrations shall- be done only by technically qualified and competent persons using methods approved by the Ohio Department of Health. . (3) Temporary concentrations in excess of the maximum allowable concentrations listed shall not be permitted if exposure to such concentrations for a period of one hour or less may result in an adverse effect on health, () For the purpose of the above maximum allowable concentrations for silica, the free silica content shall be the percent of free silica in the fraction of the air-borne dust in the breathing zone of the worker that is smaller than 5 microns in maximum diameter,. (5) For all other dust determinations millions of dust particles per cubic foot f air by the light field microscope counting technique shall include all microscopically visible particles up to 10 microns in size."- Regulation 248. (General Ventilation.) Special Requirements!- Wherever harmful concentrations of dust, fumes, mists, vapors or gases exist, or are produced in the course of the employment, and prevention, elimination, or control of said harmful exposures is not practical by local exhaust, or by other means as herein after provided, the capacity of the general ventilation system, be it a gravity or mechanical means of moving air, shall be augmented, or sufficient dilution ventilation provided, so as to provide for the elimination of said harmful exposures to a degree specified under Regulation 247*. Regulation 249. (Local Exhaust Ventilation.) (1.) Whera Required*- All equipment and processes that emit or create harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, gases, or other contaminants in quantities tha teni to bo harmful to the health of the employees exposed thereto, and whore general ventilation alone or in conjunction with other provisions of these regulations, is inadequate to furnish the required protection, shall be connected to en exhaust system for the removal of said hazards, as far as practicable at their point of origin. Wherever practicable, application-of local exhaust ventilation is preferred. (2.) General Requirements*- Exhaust fans, ducts, hoods, separators, and all necessary appurtenances including refuse receptacles shall be so designed, constructed, maintained and operated as to insure the required protection in the production of volume and velocity of exhaust air sufficient to gather dusts, ^^fumes^mists, vapors, or gases from said equipment or process and to convey then PLAINTIFF'S * EXHIBIT 01 501 0167  Regulation 2i9 (ccr.t'd) (2) points of zsT2 disposal theret** arsv: ting their dispersion in .titles, into the atmosphere cf work : or.s, or other places where persons ar uraticr o. Operation:- The exhaust system shall be in operation continually during ... operations -which it is designed to serve. If the encloyee retains in the contaminated zone, the system shall continue to operate for 'some time after the cessation of said operations, the length of time to depend upon the individual circumstances and effectiveness cf the general ventilation system. (.) Disposal of Exhaust Materials:- The air outlet from every dust separator and the fumes, mists, vapors, or gases collected by an exhaust system shall discharge in such a manner that the- discharged materials shall not re enter places of employment in harmful quantities or in concentrations which exceed ^the maximum cllowable concentrations specified in Regulation 2Z.7. Dust and refuse discharged from an exhaust system shall be burned (when feasible) * buried, treated, or otherwise disposed of in a manner that will Drevent its harm ful dispersion. * Regulation 25C. (Dust-Allaying Media). Use shall be made of water, oil or chemicals in such non-injurious quantities and with such frequency, as may be necessary to suppress and allay harmful dust wherever the provisions of Regulation 2A9 are ir.practicble or inadequate to prevent harmful exposure. The use of dust allaying media may also be supplementary to other provisions of thesw regulations. Regulation 251. (Personal Protective Equipment). (1.) When to be Worn:- Where the removal of harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vepors or gases at their source, as provided for in Regulation 2A9 is innracticr.ble the employees who may be liable to harmful exposure shall be protected by means of respirptory or other protective equipment approved by the Ohio Department of for the specified employment involved# ^ Protection of Temporary Nature:- The use of respiratory equipment shall -n general, be regarded as emergency protection against occasional and/or relatively brief exposure. O.) Approval Required:- Respiratory protective equipment including fi-ter, cartridge and supplied-air respirators, hose masks, canister-type gas masks, supplied air-hoods and helmets, and self contained oxygen breathing apparatus shall be of a type approved by the Ohio Department of Health. Education end Use of Equipment Required:- Employers and employees shall familiarize themselves with the use, sanitary care and limitations of such respiratory equipment as they may have occasion to use. (5.) Provision and Care of Equipment Required:- Duty of Employer and . -mployee:- It shall be the duty of the employer to provide and replace when necessary, such respiratory and other personal protective equipment as may be to maintain same in efficient and sanitary condition. PLAINTIFF'S Y 1 EXHIBIT ; | '7`rtn.o 01 501 0168 o (ru a tic r. 251 (ccn t'd ) (5) It sral- be the duty of the employee tc use such equipment provided fer hir. and to exercise due care to maintain same R e:ficier.t and sanitary ccr.dit cn. Protective devices and protective clothing shs ,1 be worn or used at all tines during the period of exposure. (c.) Air Su-ply to Positive Pressure Equipment:- Air'supolied to hose mesks and positive-pressure air helmets shall be free from'.harmful dusts, fur.es, mists, vapors or gases to the extent that the inhalation of such $ir shall not * constitute harmful exposure as set forth in Regulation 217, The air should, preferably, be supplied by means of a blower-type fr-n. Whenever compressed sir is us an approved filter shall be inserted in the supply lino to remove any oil, sediment"' or condensation that it may contain. Such filter shall be maintained in efficient working condition. "* ^ (7.) Ordinary commercial air filters do not remove carbon monoxide. Hence, wherever the air delivered to respiratory equipment is supplied by a compressor, the compressor intake shall be so located es to prevent contamination of the air by carbon monoxide, and an approved filter for carbon monoxide shall be inserted in the air line whenever necessary. (2.) Air Pressure to be Regulated:- Wherever positive-pressure air respiratory equipment is used, an automatic pressure relief valve shall be install ed in the supply line. The maximum allowable pressure shall be 1C pounds per square inch. This does not apply to self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus. _ s. The standard of health protection when using positive-pressure air respiratory equipment is the maintenance of positive pressur'e within the equipment. The minimum of air pressure to be maintained within such equip ment is therefore that which will assure a steady and continuous outward flow of air from within the apparatus. (9.) Sanitation of Respiratory Equipment;- -The employer shall provide an approved means for cleaning and sterlizing all respiratory equipment, and it shall be the duty of the employer to cause such equipment to be maintained in a clean and sterile condition. Respiratory equipment shall not be passed on from one man to another until such equipment is cleaned and sterlized. When filter or cartridge type respirators are used, each employee shall have such respirator for his own exclusive use. Respiratory equipment and replacement units shall be stored, when not in use, in approved containers. Regulation 252. (Isolation of Hazardous Operations) (1.) In every place of employment where a work or process is carried on, in which, or in connection with which, dusts, ftrr.es, mists, vapors or gases are produced in quantities or concentrations and under conditions which may injure the health of the employees, or where environmental conditions harmful to the health of employees are produced, such operations shall be isolated unlesa the employer elects to control said harmful exposures under other provisions of these regulations. ^PUVINTIFPS^ EXHIBIT 01 501 0169 3 t^ m 252 (ccnt'd) {2, ) The r.ev - * j s* * -i *^ .3 ^ ^ ^ substsr.ee s fror. ccr. ' practicable, the industrial epe d cr enclosed tc prevent harmful :g ir. ccr.trct with the skin. tier, er process sh-11 be hsmicsls cr injurious trtier, end C rr.lir.ess) (1.) ysir.tenar.ee:> .The interiors, exteriors and environs of bui' n S that contribute tc a harm: 'ul exposure to-''which these regulations apply s''9 cleer.ed and maintained in such condition as will prevent harmful expesur ferth in Regulation 217. (2.) Cleaning:- TThen to be Done:- Cleaning shall be done at such tine of day or nisht as will cause a minimum. of exposure of enployees. Employees engaged in cleaning operations r.nd all others who nay be exposed shall wear approved resriratcry equipment unless such cleaning is ccne by ceans of suction apparatus capable of preventing harmful exposure. Regulation 251. ("Taming of Health HazardsJ In all pieces of employment where harmful exposures exist from infective agents innrterials used, from, toxic dusts, funes, r.ists, vapors or grses and from heat, radiation, humidity, radioactive material or any other injurious substance or cause, the employer shall call attention to such hazards, and snail periodically instruct all employees regarding the harmful exposures connected with their duties and the best preventive measures end methods to protect themselves therefrom. Regulation 255. (Violation). A violation of any of the provisions of the foregoing rerulrtions, or failure tc comply with any orders mr.de pursuant thereto by the Ohio Department of Health, shall subject the person so violating or failing to comply to the penalties provided by law. Regulation 256. (Interpretation). If any of the foregoing regulations shall be held to be unlawful, such holding shall not affect the validity of any other of the foregoing regulations, , Oi 501 0170