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FFiwTIOfv MATERIALS STANDARDS IN5T.TUiL, INS., L-2'0 ROJ December 8, 1976 To: Asbestos Study Convnittee Subject: Recommended Procedures for Brake Servicing in my memo of November 16, 1976, in the last paragraph I indicated that t would discuss recommended procedures for servicing asbestos dust during brake servicing with Ur. Weaver, acting Chairman of this Committee. I have since reviewed this question with him. As a brief background, I had earlier been contacted by MOTOR Magazine and State Farm Insurance concerning work practices in brake reline shops. Also, ASIA (Automotive Service Industries Association) would be pleased to cooperate in supporting FMSI recommendations for servicing brake linings. ! had earlier solicited the views of'committee members. 1 received input from Mr. Paul Lee and Mr. Ike Weaver of Raybestos. Both concurred that the attached "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos dust during Brake Servicing" was the best available write-up. In recent discussion with Mr. Weaver, he suggested that I ballot the Asbestos Study Conmittee on recommending to the Board of Directors the inclusion of such a write-up as a page of our Automotive Data Book (red book) and our Brake Shoe identification Catalog (blue book), it is felt that such a write up would alert brake service personnel to good procedures in their shops. Further, it would help brake lining (and clutch facing) suppliers defend against allegations that they did not notify users on the possible hazards of asbestos exposure. I am asking that you review the enclosed ballot and return to me in the enclosed return envelope. Similar action will be taken by the Data Book and Technical Committee. EWD/erc Enclosure: E, W. Drislane Executive Director P-FMSI- 0C3,J BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Subject: Publication in FVS1 Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen: 1. 1 favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FV.SI Catalogs recommending procedures, for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing. YES NO __ __ 2. I favor use of the write-up "Reconreended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" as written* __ 3. Those with comment, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below. BY Company Date RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING ASBESTOS DUST DURING BRAKE SERVICING Because studies have indicated that exposure to rxccssive amounts of asbestos dost may be Q potential ncalth hazard, OSH A has set maximum limits of levels )I airborne asbestos dust to which workers may be xposed. Since most automotive friction mntrrinls normally contain u sizable amount of asbestos, it is, important that people who handle brake linings and clutch facings understand the nature of the problem and know the precautions to be taken. 1. Areas where brake work is done should be set aside i! possible, and entrances should be posted with an asbestos exposure sign as follows: - Asbestos Dust Hazard Avoid Breathing Dust Wear Assigned Protective Equipment Do Not Remain in Area Uniess Your Work Requires It Breathing Asbestos Dust May Be Hazardous To Your Health 2. The amount of asbestos in the dust from brake lining wear is normally at an extremely low level because of chemical breakdown during use. and if maclrinmg of friction material does not take place, simple procedures will minimize exposure. During brake servicing, the mechanic should wear an atr purifying respirator, either a throwaway or one with irplaceablc particulate filtcrfs), as approved by the mining Enforcement and. Safety Adminis* tration or NIOSH. It should' be worn during tell procedures starting with the removal of the wheels and including reassembly. 3. During disassembly, all parts should be carefully placed on the floor to minimize the possibility of creating airborne dust Dust shogld first be cleaned from the brake drums, brake backing plates nnd brake assemblies using an industrial type vacuum cleaner equipped with a high efficiency filler sys* tem. After vacuum cleaning, any remaining dust should be removed by using.n rng soaked in water ond wrung until nearly dry. Under no circum* stances should compressed air or dry finishing be used for cleaning. 4. Of extreme importance are the precautions which must lx* token during machining of friction malerial. This is tire operation in brake servicing when cxfKKure to asbestos dust is at its hlglietb In oddi- tion to the approved respirator, there Must be local exhaust ventilation such that the worker exposures' arc maintained at least below the 1976 OSHA asbestos standards. If there is any question os to the efficiency of asbestos dust removal by the ms* chine, the manufacturer should be contacted. 5. Industrial vacuum cleaner bags containing asbestos dust and clolta used for wiping brake assemblies should be sealed in plastic bags nnd labeled with the following warning label printed in letters of sufficient size amt contrast to be readily visible and legible: j Caution | Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Breathing Dust !i Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Serious - Bodily Harm All asbestos w*astc should be disposed of in accord ance with the OSHA asbestos regulation. During removal of vacuum bags, an approved respirator, as described in (2) above should be worn. 6. All floor cleaning in areas where brakes 8re repaired should be done with the high efficiency industrial vacuum cleaner as described in (3) above. Under, no circumstances should dry sweeping take place./ Grinding (arcing) machines should also be cleaned with such a vacuum cleaner and any remaining' dust wiped with n damp doth. An approved re*-{ pirator, ns described previously should be used! during this cleaning. j 7. Although adherence to the above procedures xltould minimize any contamination of woik clothing, it is necessary that the appropriate sections of the OSHA regulations on asbestos be followed when ceiling levels on asbestos dust exceed current stand* * ords. This could involve special clothing, rhange rooms, etc. At the very least the work clothes should not be taken home but should remoin at work for industrial laundering. 8. Proper hygiene practices will help minimize ex posure to asbestos dust. Wash thoroughly before rating and do not rat in the work area. Kcmemt/rT smoking b harmful to the health, and smoking coupled with breathing asbestos dust is extremely _ dangerous. CAUTION: DO NOT BREATHE ASBESTOS DUST BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route 4 Paramos, New Jersey 07652 $ Subject: Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen: 1. | favor the Asbestos Study Convnittee reconmending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs reconmending procedures for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing. S m Z, I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" as written. 3. Those with comment, and those in favor of rewriting the reconwended procedures, please enter conments below. * i BY^_ Company Date 7 SALL 0T Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. -210 Route k Paramut, New Jersey 07652 Subject: Publication in FM5I Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen: 1. ! favor the Asbestos Study Committee recomnending to the Board of Directors the printing of* a page in FUSI Catalogs reconvnending procedures for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing. is m X 2. I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust taring Brake Servicing" as written. 5. Those with consent, and those in favor of rewriting the reconnended procedures, please enter comments below.* i i BY J. tanderdale Company Date Koval Industries h4v. i World Bestos December 13, 1976 Div., BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc* E-210 Route 4 Paramos, New Jersey 07652 Subjects Publication in FMSt Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen} 1* I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs recommending procedures for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* 22 JB , -_ 2* I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing1* as written. 3* Those with consent, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below* i ii BY Comoanv 1 Date // /A/i 1 ' i BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc* E-210 Route 4 Paramus, Nee Jersey 07652 Subject! Publication in FUSI Catalogs of Recowaendod Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemeni 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FUSI Catalogs recommending procedures . for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* is & X_ Z. \ favor use of the write-up *Reconmended Procedures . for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing* as written* 3* Those with comment, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below* BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. -210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Subject* Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recownended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Cent lenten: 1. i favor the Asbestos Study Committee reconrnending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMS) Catalogs reeoimtending procedures,, for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* 2 m X I* 2. ! favor use of the write-up ."Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing*1 as written* 3* Those withCeonmentj and those in -favor of rewriting the reconaended procedures, pTease enter comments below* 4 rkVfSTWt-f. ttSTrie f/nn SY/l~u r'c~ 7ff tf/.k'p: or Tfic- _ pA.c C c PUftc'. 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