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August 4, 1988 < PROM: Brad Oslaan TOj Fiberglass Health Issue Task Force AUG 05 $88 Owm Corning AUdfcoi 4 H#oIfh Afofc Jon Ansel - T/14 C. . Axten - T/li J. R. Bender - T/ll O.F. Beuael - Granville J. B. Collins - T/2 C. H. Dana - T/9 R. C. Doban - T/28 K. D- Gould - T/26 J. b. Konzen - t/14 L. G. Miller - SG/15 B. C. Oelman - T/12 b. T. Solar! - T/25 W- A. Sowinski - T/26 L. W. Sakby - T/28 02 400 131$ WV-02990 August A, 1988 tO? Members, Health task Force FROM: Brad Oelaao SUBJECT: Preparation of Dr. Rauscher for TV Interview TIMA Statement on OSHA rulemaking Attached is the material provided by CertaioTeed to Dr. Rauacher in preparation for his interview by VCAU-TV on August S. Owens-Coming also provided a shortened version of its Key Health Messages (eliminated the cvo dealing with indesoiicatioa sad Newark). Dr. Rauscher recieved media training from Rob Flaherty and Vicki Jordan via telephone August 4, and Rob/Vicki report he did very veil end affectively used his extensive research background, including a stint as a Diretor of WHO. Also enclosed is the approved TIKA statement about the CSHA rulemaking and the NIOSH position. BOO/Ipa 02 400 131? JS *4 '89 10*23 CEBTAINTCE3) HKKTS VGLLEY fCfiGE P.i/5 ' Augxiet 4 198$ PAX TOi B. Oelmaa - Ovaa-Coming <419/248-5337) R, Flaherty - Burson K*TStlier <212/814-4263 FROM* D. tfacRerraao - CertainTeed Attached i* material for uee tn proparing for the VCAS-79 interview tomorrow. 02 400 1318 ax 04 'eg 10**23 co?raiwrez2> wwts wuxy ?* Kgy *TATgHgyTt FOR WCA3-TV IMTERVigM Ig/9*1 A group of world-renowned scientist* met in London last September and concluded that for glass fibers the possible risk of lung cancer asong the general public is very low. If there i any at all, and should not be cause for concern if the current lov level* of exposure continue. La*t year* scientist* from the Interactional Agency for Besearch on cancer, known as lABC, evaluated data from a substantial number of human scientific studies sad concluded that evidence was inadequate to link fiber glass with cancer in man. Data from more than 400 scientific reports amd studies produced over the past SO years supports the fiber glass industry's position that fiber glass is safe to manufacture and use. The Thermal Insulation Manufacturer# Association, commonly known as TIMA, has taken a proactive approach to ensuring chat fiber glass is safe by sponsoring health studies, which ate conducted by leading scientists at independent U,S. national laboratories and universities. Frankly, i don't know of any other industry that has studied Its products as extensively as the fiber glase industry. The fiber glass industry's commitment to health research is demonstrated by the fact that TIMA has an active Health Safety Group, which is responsible for initiating, evaluating, directing and administering all TIMA research activities relating to health, safety and work environment. a- 02 400 1319 Motion* v* mwxrt. to...Prwiftlon for VCW-w Int.rvlta t. fire hnmis vtcft ftfrtr Hast AnsuUHc?,. tita? Yea. This belief Is becked by data from ever 400 reports *M studied over the pest SO years that show no cause and effect relationship between fiber glass and disease in man. whan Installing fiber glass? Xt Is wise to avoid Inhaling any foreign dusts or vapors, and so we suggest v that those who work with fiber glass follow recommended work practices. ?. Vhy_have manufacturers chanced their, product labels to Indicate that fiber clagg is possiplY carcihooQqjc? Manufacturers modified the labels on their insulation products to reflect a June 198? classification by the international Agency for Research oo Cancer< known as IARC, that Is based largely on experiments In which tuners were produced by injecting or surgically ioplantlng large doses of glass fibers into the lungs of laboratory animal* -- studies that In no way resemble renditions in which hunans would be exposed to fiber glass. <Add,*if time allows) There la a lot of debate In the scientific ccwaunity about that classification because when XAfiC scientists looked at data fros a substant ial number of human 02 400 1320 studIts they concluded that there was inaCeg^te evidence* to Unk fiber 9Isas with cancer In anlasIs. even If there is no such 2krAr In ?*an*. ..* fiber class anothef_a>Msti.? Bo. There are important differences between the two {pacerials. most Important of which Is the fact that fiber gieas has OSS been shown to cause cancer in aaa -- asbestos baa. Fiber glass and asbestos can be compared to sugar and cocaine. They look similar, but they heve radically different effects on the body. (Xdd. if time allcwa) The materials are different in tens of chemical exposition, physical structure and. most importantly, In the way they react in the body, animal studies show that glass fibers, unlike asbestos, tend to dissolve in bodily fluids end can be naturally cleared from the body. vhae does,the4ndustor who i_aUedlnd....ht.al.t& prgblta*.. say.-^OMJL the.fpmr .3*erm^rnlnq,^Piaf* l4m not familiar with the case, but it*s very possible that that particular worker say have been exposed to materials in other environments that could have caused health problems. Tens of thousands of fiber glass workers have been studied during the past fifty years, and the data has shown no cause and effect relationship between fiber glass and disease In man. 02 400 1321 fiUG 04 *gQ 10*25 CLkfHi^tcw ./ *.there l* a tr^nd lr> t^e fiber class industry t^erd.^klng finer flUM diameter ffthera. apparently because It has better insulating -Properties. Xsa'i that tvse of flJ^r_cla9a_mor* readily inhalad_lntQ the lung* and. tharggpre, gore da*ggroue? Sirat of all, fibers roust be airborne in order Co be inhaled; and studies shew that airborne exposure levels during production and Installation generally are below recommended federal government, laveIs. Sven If sorae fibers did get Into the long, studies who that very fine glass fibers are the ones that dissolve most readily in bodily fluids. (Add, If time allows) m 4 study coexisted at the Los Alamos National laboratory in 1986, rats and hamsters Inhaled fine fibers -- up'to 1/000 times the amount currently allowed in the workplace -- with no adverse health effects. $, aichard Munson had launched a .campaign against the fiber class Industry., forming a group c$lied Vlctlg.Qf_ giber Glass and -glalainc. tKat the muriel \p a death 4yst. How do you res&ond Ja hi* clsigjit jt's important to point out that Mr. Munson is involved In the cellulose insulation business, s competitor of fiber glass. Hi* statement* have to be considered!* this context. It would be 15*a evaluating Lee xacocca's statement* about Honda or another competing car sanufacturer. 02 400 1322 V- w August S, 1998 TO: Board of Directors Health/safety Group FROM*. Public information Committee SUBd: OSHA RULEMAKING HEARING AND NIOSH TESTIKONY In updating its proposed rule on air contaminants, coverlog Bora than 400 substances, the 0. 8. Occupational safety and Health Administration <OSHA) is conducting bearings la Washington. DC. OSHA proposes a standard of 5mg/3 tor fibrous glass dust and 10 mg/*3 for mineral wool fiber (gravimetric method). On August 1, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NI08B), research arm of the tf. 8. Department of Health and Human Services, commented os CSKA's proposed rule. Richard A. Leman, Director of the Division of Standards Development and Technology Transfer, presented NIOSH* a testimony. NIOSH*a current Recommended Exposure Level (SSL) for fibrous glass is 3f/cc (fiber count method). NIOSH does not bon have a RRL for mineral wool. TIMA supports the efforts of OSHA and NIOSH aimed at protecting worker health as evidenced by ire long-standing and extensive research program and by its continuation of that research. Further. TIMA believes all tuiemahing should be based on sound scientific research sad the association will continue to fully cooperate with governmental agencies to assist in the collection of all current medical-scientific information. Attached is a copy of NIOSH*s written testimony and a transcript of TIKA's cross examination on August 1. * 02 400 1323