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FILE NAME: Reynolds Metals (RM) DATE: 1970 Nov 19 DOC#: RM061 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Minutes of the 8th Meeting of Health & Safety Council/Asbestos Cement Products Association - MZHUTES OF THE EICHTH MEETING OF V `` HEALTH AMD SAFETY COUNCIL/ ASBESTOS CEMENT PRODUCTS ASSOCZAXZON Hovember 19, 1970 A meeting of eh* MBfe*r of eh* H*lch end S*f*t7 Council of th* Asbeecot Cement Products Association. vcs held pursuant to notie at the Bileaore Hotel in Hv York, New __ York, on Koveeber 19, 1970 at Z F,K. Tlx* Yellowing persons net* present: J, A. Mela- S. E. Monoky ,:>. .... H, R. Metier, Jr, 'J. 7. Mage* C. L. Sheekler A* ft. Fey -- v, - X. F* Meete* ' X* Schwer* - Svf-vVy-- U A. TObey .... B. Vella ,, Health sad Safety Councll/ACFA Certain-teed Product* Corp. . ,, GIF Corporation Johas-Manville Seles Corp. johns-Msavllle Sslee Corp. Metlcnal Gyptra Ccnpeny Buprsdur Corporation of Her York ; \ Supradur Corperetlon of Mew York . United States Qypsur Conpsay Borns, Ten Kirk, Jobe A Refer *;.v/ The meeting mas oallad to order, hy d m Chairman, Mr. Janet A* Matsu The ntnateo of th meeting. o. ehe. Co m m i !1 held oc..', Mhy 19, 1970 aero apprese* es dlatrlbotcd te che manbert of- - th Gouocil. ' -Vj ,.*y* *.V` ... .'T : v . / r . - Bf* Velia pressate* th finanelli statement fot th peried March.!, 1970 tfasough ooeaber U , .1970.. .A eopy of... thia reporr ir ettached to Chete mlsutee and mede e pere hereof. .The fisnneiel.ststtn ent es apprese* aa aebmltced ' v , -V :*?' *"* : Mr. Meta reporced thac 10,000 eptee of th Beeooneaded Freccine brochure had beeaprlnced...Onechousond copie mere tene to eech w eber eaopeey^ end S,000 copies vere tene to d m Boereesry tot dlstrlbucioa upon regueet.: Mr. Mela obaerved thac RMC4500020000& v*** -rr1' 2 i greater emphasis la continuing to be made in public media on the problems of lung health and exposure to naative dotaa of asbestos. Ha noted that the U.S. Senate had paaaed the Job Safety Sill and that continued proposals are being made to amend various municipal codes In this area* The public remains aroused on all subjecta touching upon environment, and Mr. Main exhibited to the Council recent newspaper clippings attesting this public Interest. Copies of these newspaper clippings are attached to these minutes. The Chairman reminded the Council that at the time of Its formation, there ware two goals to which the Council under* took to direct its activities. The first goal was to advise the public that asbestos cemsnt products. In place and under ,,, . normal use, present no known health risk to the user or to the general public. This goal has bean fulfilled la pert by the publication of the Recommended Practice brochure. The second goal of the Council la to promote health and safety la tboss plants manufacturing asbestos cement products end in the environ* ' sient around each planta, including stack amissions and pollution. Hr. Main noted that since the creation of this Council, Atlantic Asphalt & Asbestos had withdrawn from the manufacture of sabestos * cement products and that Philip Carey and Cement Asbestos Products .company had resigned from the Council, Mr, Mein distributed . ,t i copies of the Xneuletioa Byglen* Progress Report (Vol. 2, Ho.. 2, . Summer 1970) end "Partnership for Prevention die Insulation Industry Hygiene Research Program" by Dr. Irving J. Selikoff. reprinted from Vol. 38, Ro. 3, Industrial Medicine and Surgery. ' These publications indicate how rapidly publlo concern is growing C. in the areas to which this Council Is dedicated,. . <, T M C O M P P P I M C h C M BIOOTBH V v ^ y ; * \ *f*:^ /-' }. Mr. Mala asked the representative of each company ettendlng the meeting to report on the distribution and use by *t." , his company ef-the broobure published by this Council on leceomanded Vraetieea for FSbriceting, Handling and Applying' ^ -.7.^'Asbestos Csamat Products in the Building sad Construction In* - ' dmstrles. The members reported as followai ' * ...... ' " ' CAFi At this time the Building Prodocta Division, will,net die* ^ ' i. * tribute the broobure. The Industrial Products Division i W - r . PjTOOIKiED: ** ;,,**. *ir. T "** * JM-83 > * v `t dpt RMC45000200006477 <' /*r ' = # * * * i,* " 1 ^ * S V-r"; *,<*' ni** .* . K*'* ** - ............................... - 3- . --**> a* ` * "t ! - ; * * - executives at* now considering the brochure and chair decision on distribution la awaited. Certain-teed Tha brochure la now awaiting approval of the executive Viea Fraaidant of Cartain-teed. In Mr. Monoky't u preliminary opinion, the brochure would probably not be dis- triVntad anong anployeea in tha factory, but night be distributed In the field. Johns-Hanvlllet Tha brochure haa barn distributed to ell J-M : planta cenufacturing asbestos canant products, to all key pro duction parsocnal, to salesmen, and to applicators and dis- trlbutora engaged In tha fabrication of aabaatoa canant products. In Mr. Magee's opinion, the brochure has been veil received. ; Mr. Magee also noted that J-M haa iaprlnted cautionary labels which are being inserted on each interleafing sheet of aabaatoa canant sheets manufactured by J-M. A copy of this label la reproduced and attached to these minutes. '':;V& . Mr. Shacklar renarked that J-M ineiudes coplea of tha .brochare vhenever it files neterlel eefety date shaets. J-K aleo enelosas copias of tha brochure aban vrlting general -bullatine to enarenara. Coplee of tha brochure ara aent te echar aafaty orgsnisatiana and to ggvertaaantaT departasnta aoeh es ths bapartae&t of Labor snd Health, Bducatloa and Valiere- ehenevar-inquiriee ara recalvad abona aabaatos. A copy of tha brochara bas tean aent to tha agatina "Asbestos" and eay cea ceivebly te publiahed by that sagaana. Ko ochar negsslaee ia . Che buildlng ield hete en. yst reeslved tha brochure. The con sensa of tha neehsra vea Chat che brochare shoald ace te sean - WX*' ,to negexlnes nt this tin*~.--,. *'. 'W. * Km.* ** **n " .* \ * **tk'j'** Mr. Tobey reportad that Che.brochure la being . tosa axeeutlves of P.S.G. reaponaibla fot aafaty practicas*. Mr. Totey douhtad that preoauttoosry ltele ould. te usad o* sMnglea..: Be atetad. char=aXthoug|r aabetoe la.asede-- .la wall Usar# jais* eoapoonda, cha fiter anotar so usad la / teln th acceptable tbreahoid liad* .V,^. .*C -'.`- ' J v:, v - ' funradurt A copy of a letter prepared by fuprsdur describing the availability of^chatesoaeaodedFraotlca* brochure ad .v:*** sear to its nastnarra was distributed to tha asnbara and la RMC45000200006478 V* ? .. -.-t-'.T*--.'< * ttachsd to che* tainuee. He. Sahvar* reportad that ha has had no raqueets as 70c for copia of ha brochure. Mr. Schvarz siso cacad tbat no distribucin of cha brochure ha baan toada to produccin personas! o Supradur. SUlL Carer Cenane Abaco Product Cotgpgny] ! Tha Secretary# Mr Val]la, vas leed eo certain non theta coptales vhac caps if any, they era taking la eh dlccribueion of tha brochure. National Gvpanai Mr Fay raported Chat aaeh accoune of NC using ebeacos cernent la iaduaerlal application (cooltng eowers graea- hooa manufacturera* etc. > hat beau eontaceed paraonally by MHBbar of cha NG aalaa fora 'The cuaeotnara bava receivad ' copia of cha broehtxra, * NO brochure* bava baen sent to tha . general publie cor to dealers or appUeator because le 1 BC*s position chat tha brochera la aot applicable to Ch i ` * .. ..... ` Zt vac noted that various rasearch organizations have inquired bout health hazards of abastos cement product and * ; ,, have baen seat copies of cha brochure It vas cha opinion of . , tha master that tha mattar of distribution ad usa of tha ' v.-i brochure should bo rs-aataeined at the neat meeting of tha Council. , Tha aaobers discussed their experience with raspirtcora,' *;n~ ` ^currently balog marketed. Me. Shaeklar reportad favorable e*- ]'it,parlance with the following respirator1 . .U V IL. .VWJ..;. ikzP.' .....Miau Safety Appttaaee Duatfoa Ns 77 ;v,* . Mina Safety Appliance DustfooNo* 6A- . :>.v;> vilsoo Muno-- sir .*"r ' . fT- * American Optical 13000 Sarlas ` f - American Optical lX0<Kt ClaeUva typa) ' I-V Zt v u notad,that,tibe Beehive-.Typa reipiretordoae oot h a w a- . raplecaabZa filtar and is regarded ae being sa*expensive dis* V > posable respirator.. . Of/ ", --J Mr Shaeklar stated that new disposable filters for ' ISV respirators aro earning* cr will shortly-oamer, on.tha nusfcat.*_:> Sana of these an be purchased- far fl30 saob, Disposable RMC400020000647 C , ! *'i.or- 5 - : T' are being produced by American Optical end will toon be produced by che Welsh Company, Mr Sheckler volunteered to bring sample of the various respirators to the next meeting. He also noted that J-M is conducting a program at McGill University to study the efficacy of respirators to filter asbestoe fiber. Xt was his hope that a further report could be made at the next meeting of the Council. LABELING ASBESTOS CEMENT PRODUCTS The members discussed experiences to dees on the lebellng of eebeetoe cement- products.. The following reports were received GAP does not presently use a cautionary label on rigid siding or corrugated asbestoe cemsnt sheets. J-M does label thermal insulation products containing asbestos thermal insulation cements containing asbestos, and asbestos fibers. It I) la expected that cautionary- labelavill bo. used. on asbestos ecaent flat sheets in eho near future. J-M does not label its U.-- ' .*shingles or siding or corrugated asbestoe cement sheet or asboatos . w cement pipe *Zt it the policy of J-M to label only those product * V: .*.>. that any pose*.he.alth -and safety hazard. . ^^gJfflTCiKATION Mr-fay reviewed inch the Council the Asbestos Informa tion Cconittes/North America. By way of prafsee, be seated that the Health and Sefecy Council had bean formed with five objectives in minds the first was medical research It was decided that such research could best ba handled by QAMA The second objective was public relations. At the time of the formation of tha Council it wee felt that It..was not-appropriate finrtfi*. Council to under take such a program.. Ihe d d s d objective was tha aanhaaga of. : informstioa amomg asbestos cement manufacturers fta Council has attempted to hoop nenufeoturwre up to dste with the moat recent information in the eras of health sad' safety* The fourth objeo- . tive was tha study and resolution ofcinternal- plant: problemsv~.r The CouasX.hsa'oMouraged mutual aid aamng its members~in the identifieetiom- and resolution of such problems The fifth objective was the improvement of tbo reletlenehlp beeween asbestos V, / cement producers end asboatos e m m z users. Part of this objeo- . tive bee beameebleved- throughtha^publication .of .the. l Practices brochure .--r. - V ': "v RMC4500D200006480 Mr. Fay stated that the public relations objective has developed In importance because of increased publicity about- asbestos hazards which has been generated by consuner protection advocates, politicians and some scientists. Mr, Fay stressed two points: first, the true facts about asbestos are often ignored. Second, there is a great lack of understanding of these facte among the public. Because of these facts, in dustry members fait that a public relations program should ba explored. > "Z.t'S i To that end, a meeting of ten manufacturing companies itpias sponsored by Certain-teed Products Corporation to launch. ^ Asbestos Information Committse/florth America. For several years there has existed an Asbestos Information Coooiteaa in the United Kingdom. This Committee has tried to utilise public relatione programs la response to misstatements of face about asbestos and asbestos products. It was felc that * Mortis.American.committee- .- could be founded on lines similar to the Committee of the United - - r A prospectus has been prepared for the AIC/NA and it was discussed in Vovember at a masting of ten companies maau- ***.. ,,feetaring asbestos produets. Soma of Chois companies attending ..r; that masting were Cartain-Ceed, FUncfcote, Johna-Minville, Philip - , Carey, laybaaeos-Msahattan, GAP, Woodward Iren and Hatlonal. v ^ Gypsum. A copy of the prospectus discussed at that seating is. r'''attached .to this minutes . :-- ''The program for the AXC/KA would be a broad oaa en- "*!' ' 'compassing many products utilising asbestos such as-brake linings, rsjtr- textiles, fineries. sidins. rooftu. ate. The f*rorn of the ... Committee will ba funded, bs J-M for the year IfrVi * T * of <150.00S.. XC'il'aatlfllfrated thamfUMULugrQg sQcdeeding- y s a r r ^ > ^ ^ miAfed in a mutually agreed mannsi1by all member eospeniea.'*'/; -- the Committee hae retained the pubUa relations firs of Bill and., - -Koowlton, whleh has prepared the publle relations program for w'-yS/V?-" A1C/WL . * ", .- .. ,. ...v ' 'r/jUM.*: Vr : % A :PP'y o. -A-- ^ r * 5 ^ " Fey reported that the AXC/KA^hee been affectively ; launched." im.his opinion,, the activities of the CoamUtae will "v f:- probably ba expended and may bn supported by other ecspsaie# in. "the field. Ha noted that J-K will continue to maintain its own '; ` : public relatiee*. program I m addlMom rm the m r m sponsored- by the AIC/WU RMC45000200006481 \vr*r_c T >*"-*#. r. 4( . Mr. Fa/ stated chat the public relations objective has developed ia importance because of increased publicity bout- asbestos hazards which has been generated by consumer protection advocates, politicians and some scientists. Mr, Fay stressed two points: first, the true faces about asbestos are often ignored. Second, there is a great lack of understanding of these facts among the public, Because of these facts, in dustry members felt that a public relation program should be explored. ric/ To that end, a meeting of ten manufacturing companies sponsored by Certain-teed Products Corporation to launch. - . Asbestos Information Coosittee/ftorth America, For savers! years .V there has existed as Asbestos Information Comoittas in ths United Kingdom, This Committee has tried to utilize public relations programs is response to misstatements of fact about asbestos and asbestos product*. Zt was fait that a North.American, committae. could be founded on line Similar to the Committee of the United Kingdom, A prospectus hat been prepared for the AIC/NA and it /.a **, was discussed is November at a meeting of ten companies manu : -***. facturing asbestos products* Soma of those companies attending '* . that meeting were Certain-teed, FUntkote, Jahns-Kaoville, Philip Carey, laybeatos-Kaahattan, OAT, Woodward Iran and National. Gypsums A copy of the proepeotua dlecuaaad at that meeting 1. attached.! these minutes,. ' ' ''***** ' \r:.-- *'The program for the AXC/NA would be a broad one tn- ''< e- " * ' 'coopsssing many products utilising asbestos such cr brake linings, :^.r~ textiles, flooring, siding, roofing, etc* The program of the , A'-'sk:-".- Committee will be funded br J-M for the veer l7i In Q m netmx. - .... "*** I T i l "Shtieipdted that.CUUdluglbr:IWiSSEaryaassr .... M . ,, i M mutually agreed msamar by alt msnher companie s * ^ ; , The Committee bee retained the public relatione firm of H U and., ^ Xnowlton, which hat prepared the publis relatione program for - . the AIC/CJC. . .*-ki The Council considered Che relationship between ic end the AIC/NA. The Initial consensus was that the Health end Safety Council can work in areas where cha AIC/NA cannot. The Council can continue to focus its efforts on problems peculiar Co asbestos csrnent products and can continue to ect as a conduit for mutual aid and information, ic was noted that the Asbestos Textile Institute end the National Insulation Manufacturer Association also support health and safety eowittees, It was fait that the Health and Safety Council sight become part of a larger group dedicated to health and eafety, Thui QAMA night across programs In medical research; AIC/HA sight focus upon public relations end the Health and Safety Council, together with ATX and N1MA, might channel their efforts to industry health and safety problems and their resolution. Xt wee noted diet AIC/NA will have es Chairman, Mr. Harold McJfsbb of Cartain*teed. The 1971 program of the Committee will he evolved by Messrs, Baines end Svetonic, both of J-K. It la understood that la 1971 the Cooodtcee will attempt to prepare position papers on "Asbestos end the Ceneral Public" and MAabestoe and Himmn Health0. Zt see the opinion of the msmsbers that the AXC/RA > would, supplement other existing groups, butwould not replace them, Af far at the Health and Safety Council. is concerned, there remain significant problems in the conservetloa and building industries, Theee problems suet he resolved, ,and the resolutions are more likely to be worked out within this Council, the public, relations support for eha resolutions to sooh problems would .more properly 1* within the sector of the AXS/Kt, . ... At the request of the Chairman, Mr, Sheeklar reported on developments subsequent to the meeting on May 19th, Ifcr, ShecfcUr anted that the' Environment" Protection- Adadniccradoa had promulgated interim order- governing the spraying on Sew .York city cooacructioa sites of any insulation material con* taiming asbestos. There it a proposal to include those Interim orders la the revised Hew York City Building Code, It le aider* * stood tfaet the Oorpcrretlon Counsel e the City-of- Haw York le of the opinion thee the Environmental Protection Administration ; r- *?' **' * '*>**W* ,<i *. *^ -- i ,r.- -sr4 . s. $ - hat no authority to promulgate.these order*. It is expected, however, that the City Council will cake legislative action toward revising the Hew York City Building Code. It was noted chat the Code, if amended, would ban the use of asbestos as a spray. Under the proposed Code, it would appear chat duct and duet liners must be coated. It is also possible that the Coda will be interpreted to mean that coating la required on the plenum side of ceiling tile. The ramifies* . cions of the proposed Code ere not deer and are being checked out by NIKI. There is considerable uncertainty whether the Code !j i ? will affect the use of asbestos cement produett la the City, of New York'because upon the demolition of buildings in which such products are used, these' products would be exposed to the air. It ia argued, therefore, that all asbestos cement products miighc conceivably be banned under the Code in light of the fact that they may ultimately be broken up end exposed to the air upon demolition of buildings. It ia not certain what position the sprayed Insulation group will take with reference to this Code proposal, but ell developments are being watched by that group as well as by RUSH. . T Hr,.Sheckler seated that ia connection with prospective/* ... ;revision of the New York City Building Cede and of other building *codes,, that he wight be called upon to testify at. hearings on such revisions, Be asked that in the event he la callad upon to present such testimony,'he be entitled to speak la the name of this Council. .... A.. w* On motion, duly made, seconded end unanimously carried, ** * -J; %:- '* *?-. * : ......... ~~ *. KESOX.VED; .thet Mr. Sheckler be and hereby is authorised' to speak ea behalf of the Health end Safety Council/ A C M at any public hearings at which the utilisation, fabrication,,handling and.application of asbestos * ~ cement products are being or way be- reviewed in comae-- - tlon with the revision of or drafting of building codas. He. Sheckler reported that new Threshold Linde Values will be prepared. Zc is his understanding that the new TLV*a will be. 5 fibers per cubic wiUillter of air S microns and f.... .. ,, H>- *v RMC450Q02Q0006483 9 - longer as counted by use of the Mllllpore Sampling Method at 400X Microscopy with a time weighted average allowing excursions above 5 up to 10 fibers for 1$ minute intervals in any one h o w not to exceed 5 Intervals In one day* This propoaad TLV was reported by Dr. Cralley of the Public Health Servlet to Mr. Sheckler. When copies of the new American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists threshold limits are available, they will be submitted to masters of the Council. Mr. Sheckler reported that a conference Is being called to explore hazards 1a the shipyard and shipbuilding industries. . This conference will concern asbeetoe products. The National . Insulation Manufacturers Association has been invited to parti cipate and Mr. Sheckler will also sttsnd. .. irV .. ' Mr. Sheckler reported that ha has been working on a arias of pamphlets designed to educate employees on health risks and safety practices la conjunction with the use of toxic oaterlals. Presentations from these pamphlets will be made by plant managers to union committee and/or any other media advising and counselling employees at the supervisory and manufacturing level. The response to this pamphlet series to date has been enthusiastic* ; ,,v " EESIGMtriO or CBADttBW ^ MS. Mala aaaoeneed his resignation ss Chairmen of this Council affective, with thla meeting. He-explained that his re tirement had. in affect, removed him from dally contact with the industry, end he felt that such distance hindered his effective- ... ness as chairmen* .In addition, Hr Main.noted, thatrcertain. r?:.v/.im personal mactars are now requiring additional attention, thus .1 lessening the amount of time that ho earn devota to this Council. .. Open notion duly made, acometed, and unanimously carried, the resignation of Mr. Main was accepted with great regret. \ :: ` *^1" ? ; . The wearing discussad the election of a new chairman to succeed Mr. Mela, Mr. Sheckler was asked if he would consider the chairmanship.* Be advised the wearing, that bia.workload, was. so extensive that'be could not accept such a chairmanship unless it bo limited to e period of six months and unless Mr* MaliW; >. . Xr> .V* r' 't . RMC45000200005484 .^ **'* .. n- V i ***'' *'****i-*--**1* -no- continue as Executive Secretary to the Council for that period,. Upon notion duly toad, seconded end unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that Mr. Sheckler be and hereby Is elected Chairman of this Council to serva as such for the next six months and that Mr. Main ba and hereby la elected to serve as Executive Secretary of this Council for the next six months. MT, Sheclcler assumed the chair and asked the following sunber* for reports to be presented st the next meeting: Mr, Monoky - a report on occupational and ccannlty environmental control. Mr, Metier - a report on medical and physical la-plant programs. . >< * -- > '' . Mr, ray - a report on publie relations liaison with AZC/XA. v ' '*7."*r.7,r- .' :Messrs, Mage* and Schwere - report on the effects of adverse ' `infbtmatioo on marketing and salat, " vr \ Mr, Sheckler a report an medical and engineering,scientific^..34.i? . ..progrsw, ^ : t;rL-+a , ' ' ; ;-- .. '. .. v : '* . V It wa' decided that the aast meeting of the Council. -V" /- Aii ha called for Tdeaday, February 23, 1371* .* . . . *' . ', ""s', "--< ;** M r A rt M + A t M VeejMlefesestae 4j*T j m a V a I m a `-rfiVi<* -mJ*-,*#. A t '* '* v..' RMC4S000200006485