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FR1CT10R.MATERIALS STA.JDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., E. 210 ROUTE 4, PARANPS,H.J.'07652': HIHUTES OP THE MEETING _ of Che ASBESTOS STOUT COMMITTEE Friday, February 16, 1373, at 9:30 A.M. ' at the ' Institute Office, E. 210 Route 4, Paramus, N.J. MEMBERS PRESBfT I. B. Weaver, Chairman J. C. Henning ' B. Wagner * - E. B. Felerabend Raybestos-Manbattan,- Inc.' Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., World Bestos Division Carlisle Corporation , Molded Materials Division Abex Corporation . . .. American Brakeblok Division `` MEMBERS NOT PRESENT T. Bell W.'Spurgeon . B. K. Porter Coopany Bendlx Corporation' OTHERS PRESENT R. C. Wyatt E. W. Drlslane' * . . , Maremcnt Corporation . . Friction Materials Standards Institute The meeting vas called to order by Mr. Weaver, Chairman, at 9:30 A.M. . ` . MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Secretary read a summary of the Minutes of the Meeting held August 17, 1972. . These minutes had been released and a motion for their acceptance had been obtained, t - , * : ' I % . Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: To accept the minutes of the August 17, 1972 meeting as distributed.-.. . Pla,intiffs E^x.h.i.b.i.t . LABELING PRACTICES S-BW-48 , The subject of labeling of finished friction materials vas the first ltem'on . the agenda. While Interpreting the OSRA requirements. It is noted that Che hazardous warning label eust be used where subsequent working of che materials would crease airborne 'concentrations of . asbestos fibers In excess of the exposure limits of the OSHA Standard. In many drilling and grinding operations without dust collectors. Committee Metiers Indicated that the 10 flbers/cc celling concentration has been exceeded. ,_ -- ' v. . SC-ALL-16861 SCF-ALLF-04380 Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee 2- February'16, 1573 The Cholines mentioned a-survey made in the Metropolitan'area> concerning tbs relinlng of.bakery trucks; The survey (conducted'by as : Individual-affiliated vith Me. Slnsl' Hospital) indicated that during radius grinding and drilling of brake linings thae the airborne concentration of asbestos, fibers .was..is ' excess of the 10 flbers/cc ceiling value. . The results of our survey on Masher practices'for labeling.was reviewed. . The results bad been updated showing that .15 Meabers had replied of .the. 25. Members questioned. The results Indicate that the Membership is not now labeling in ' accordance vith the OSHA requirements, and while they interpret the OSHA regulations to require labeling where subsequent machining is expected, they are ..undecided, as. .to exactly what they will do as regards labeling.' Xn the survey, 2 Mathers indicated that s "binder" treatment makes it unnecessary .for the Member to labeli He believes be is complying vith the labeling requirement 'Do label is required where asbestos fibers have been modified by a .bonding agent...so that during any reasonably foreseeable use...processing...no airborne concentration of asbestos fibers in excess of the exposure limits.. ;vill be re- * leased." *" Xt as the view of uowt hembeis u2 the Cocuslttee that the' 3 fibers/rc"(TWA) fe exceeded la many areas such as inspection., drilling, and grinding where .them is no .adequate dust collection machinery. This could happen la garages when . subsequent drilling cad grinding is often required and where there Is no " . adequate dust collection equipment. ` While the Meabers with-OEM accounts arm' dealing with manufacturers who should understand the OSHA regulations* the biggest problem may be with the small shops that are exempt from the requirements 'of Che OSHA regulations. Xa an interpretation'of die regulations* it is, apparent that where subsequent working of the material can raise the airborne asbestos concentrations above the limits that the manufacturer is required to label the material. Would labeling of cartons suffice? The Committee felt'that, yes* this would be labeling that would meet the spirit of the OSHA Regulations. Would it be necessary to put the warning label on individual segments? A'Member ' mentioned that In many cases the carton* or wrapping* for the brake lining in disposed of before the brake lining moves in to- the working area. Xt was felt that if the warning label were on the carton or skid when it was received by the customer that the customer has some responsibility to pass the information on, and it was not necessary to label the individual segments. Xn the discussion concerning labeling requirements, the Meabers bad to distinguish between 'Nahere subsequent working will be required" es against "where there Is any possibility that subsequent working will be required." Again the point was made that vith undusted linings from a manufacturer it is likely that customer inspection* or possibly opening of cartons, could show airborne fiber concentrations in excess of the 5 fibers/cc (1WA). In discussion of the reasons to support or oppose labeling requirements, the question was raised as to whether objections centered around the cost of the labeling. Members indicated that the direct cost of labeling could be clnlmal. Most laballng could be put on by the box manufacturer at little additional cost to the friction material manufacturer. The rejoinder to this was that the Mecber's felc that it was noc the direct cost that bothered them. Rather, it is the Indirect cost of the customer reaction to the warning label. Will the customer bo tempted, to purchase his liftings from a manufacturer who does not put the warning label on thei cartons, giving on advantage to the manufacturer who does not comply with the law or to the foreign manufacturer who is not aware of and cannot be punished by the law? Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee ' -3- February 16, 1973 Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it vas RESOLVED: That (T) where asbestos containing materials io noC have the asbestos fiber completely locked in, or (2) where subsequent operations may be performed on asbestos containing materials, the hazardous labeling practice be adhered to in accordance with the Label Specifications in the OSHA Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Dust. a The Michigan requirements for labeling toxic and hazardous materials were discussed. These had been sent to the Members of the Committee la December 1972. The Ford Motor Company had called to the attention of manufacturers the labeling requirements for hazardous substances pursuant to Act #282 of Michigan Public Acts of 1967. In the Michigan Standards there are specific labeling requirements concerned primarily with flammable and toxic materials. They do not specifically include asbestos. There are certain label requirements such as "DANGER, WARMING, CAUTION." The Federal OSHA requirements for asbestos specify CAUTION, which is the least sensational of the type headings used. Of course* the DANGER warning in the Michigan regulations is for materials that would be almost Instantly lethal. However, it is difficult to tie In asbestos to the specific label required. It is felt by the Committee Members tuat adherent* to tbw Federal OSHA requirements should be the first step taken. While the issue cannot be specifically resolved, it is felt that compliance with the Federal OSHA regulations for asbestos would indicate compliance with the Michigan regulations. While it is desirable that any label used by the Members should also cover the requirements of`various state codes, the first step would be to get the Hembezs to label according to the Federal OSHA regulations. As regards the Committee's recommendation to the Membership, a decision cannot be made as yet on the size of the label. The OSHA regulations state that the label shall be "of sufficient size and contrast as to be readily visible and legible." Mr. Weaver has received some data on typical caution labels'now Is use. Mr. Wyatt will furnish the Secretary the label type that his firm is using-. Based on the labels now in use, the Secretary will distribute this information to the Members of the Commiteee for their review. With this information, the Ceamitcee should be In a position to propose label specifications to meet the Federal OSHA requirements. .' HEW TORX TIMES MAGAZINE ARTICLE "ASBESTOS. THE SAVER OF LIVES. HAS A DEADLY SIDE" Copies of this article had been distributed to Members of the Committee. In addition, based on requests from Members not associated with the Committee, there were additional copies of the article distributed. As the brake lining industry as such was not a specific target, it was felt that no reply to the Times article was called for by the Institute. Hr. Weaver brought to the meeting copies of another article in the Saturday Review of the Society entitled "An Asbestos Town Struggles With a filler." This particular article concentrated on the .Tohns-Kanvllle plant in Manvtlle, New Jersey. This, of course, vas not their brake lining, facility. Other than the specifics of die individuals from Manville, the article relied on ouch of the same background that appears In the article in the Mew York Times. Wo action Is planned on these articles, but they are almost required reading. Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee . -4- `' February 16, 1973 HEALTH EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA . All Mesbers of the Conalttee are aware of the medical examination requirements In the OSHA regulations. All have taken steps to comply with these requirements. The basics of the OSHA requirements are a preplacement examination, an annual examination and a requirement as regards termination of' employment. These requirements are for workers who are "exposed to airborne concentration of asbestos fibers." Note that there are no specific limits which tell whether an * office employee who must make occasional trips into the factory area is exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers. The treatment of this is possibly best carried out by meeting the spirit of the regulations in including those employees In the examinations who are exposed to concentrations in excess of 1 fiber/cc (as used by one member). The interesting service by International Compuaetlcs was discussed. The* *. International Compuaetlcs Corporation, located in Princeton, New Jersey, proposes a series of mobile medical testa which would include the full examination requlrenent, computerized medical records, at a price that appeared Interesting to the Members. They will also provide a $300,000 "Errors and Omissions".insurance policy to the coupaoy for their program. Two of the Committee Members had Investigated International Compumetlcs and while they were not long on experience as regards eedlcal background, they apparently did have some computer capabilities. Also, it was felt that they may have the talent to accomplish what they propose to do. One Member planned to use the ICM services in one of their factories. Another Mesber considered using their services In a factory which later was scheduled for closing. ' , .. Another Conmtttee Member suggested that while the International Compumetlcs proposals are interesting that it might be possible to do what they have done even more-reasonably. They work with their local Tuberculosis Society in scheduling examinations in the mobile unit. The Tuberculosis Society does the X-Ray and pulmonary function examinations. The company doctor, in the meanwhile, does the balance of the medical examination. Where local tuberculosis units wish to cooperate, this might be advantageous to both the manufacturer and the worker. In a review of the proposal by International Compumetlcs Corporation it is indicated that they will do everything that Is required by the OSHA regulations. The Institute Office will let the Menbership know of the availability of the services of International Compumetlcs Corporation. Me will not make a-specific recommendation. The Chairman also mentioned that there was a New York group that had proposed some similar services and that we should also lee the Membership know about them. . One Metier who has already planned to use the International Compumetlcs Corporation proposal will let us know his evaluation of them after they have finished their tests. In direct answer to the question from Mr. Iverson, President of Internation Cocpusetics Corporation, we will not give them our mailing list. Rather, we will advise cur Mecbers of their services. ASBESTOS BAG OPENING MACHINERY The Institute had sent out to the Membership information on manufacturers of specialized bag opening machinery. The problem here Is to keep the asbestos fiber concentrations minimized during bag opening and to properly dispose of any asbestos dust still left in the bags. The list of those manufacturing bag Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee . -5- February 16, 1973 . opening equipment should be expanded to include the: ' Taunton Engineering Company " 700 West Water Street ' Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 INSTITUTE SEMINAR ON SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS * A Member mentioned that the dissemination of information on the bag opening machinery vas interesting* Perhaps there is more information that can be given to the Members concerning disposal, collection, and other techniques used to comply with:the variousregulations. In response to a direct question, the Secretary Indicated that as long as any proposed activity In the area stayed within the guidelines of our Constitution there should be no reason vby activity could not be planned in this area. These would be 'specifically covered by a few objects in our Constitution such as maintaining and raising, the standards of all products, and the cooperation with the United States Government through its various departments and bureaus, etc. The Meekers suggested e workshop or .e seminar which concerned "Asbestos regulations as they affect the work place or the environment." It was rec.T.ina Tided that the Cowrlttee'n Interest In such a semi oar or workshop should be-approved by the Institute before further action Is- planned. " Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed. It ves RESOLVED: That the Committee Is Interested In a workshop on the effect of Government safety and health regulations - and proposed solutions thereto. ' . The Secretary Is directed to have this Resolution reviewed so that the Committee could draw up a-formal agenda for such a workshop. It.would be the Coaoittee's Intention to have the Institute sponsor this workshop In some convenient location as soon as it Is reasonably possible. '' . . EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS ' The Environmental Protection-Agency had advised the Secretary that they expected . to have the new EPA Emissions Standards regulations published by the middle of February. Ihe Committee Chairman advises that publication of the regulations has been delayed and it is now expected that these regulations will be Issued possibly by February 23, 1973. In the regulations there will be source reporting requirements. These have been extended to 90 days rather than the 30 days that had been indicated earlier. Control practices are still the basic means of applying the standard. Control practices will be required where visible emissions exist. -It is not known whether waste disposal will be included in the regulations. ' REPORT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ASBESTOS CANCERS - At tha request of the Chairman, the Members of the Cocalctee had been sent a copy of the report of the Advisory Committee on Asbestos Cancers. The meeting was held in Lyon, France, on October 5 and 6, 1972. This report had been reviewed by the Mesbers of the Committee and there were no comments made thereon. The /. Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Coxaittee'' -6- February 16, 1973 Chairman advises Char this report vas to have restricted circulation and tbac the International Agency, -for Research on Cancer had not officially released the report. As we nay have been premature in distributing the report, it la * '' suggested that the Members restrict their circulation of any information contained in that report. . . THE SPA STUDY OF PARTICULATE EMISSIONS . . FROM BRAKE LININGS AND CLUTCH FACINGS The Bendlx Corporation has been running tests on vehicles and on dynamometers to entrap the vear debris of brake linings and clutch facings. This study Is under contract to the Environmental Protection Agency. Originally, the report vas to have been made in 1972.' a Dr. Spurgeon, of the Bendix Research Laboratories, advises that a final report should be published on these particulate emissions sometime within the next six' weeks. There is no indication as to what these results show, as the work (at this stage) 1$ not for publication. ' STATISTICAL KPALurtTION OF THE MZK3RAME 7ILTER MCTHCD * ,* * The Chairman distributed to die Committee the conclusions and recommendations In a report made for the Asbestos Information Association on the precision and ' accuracy of the Membrane Filter Method for measuring concentrations of asbestos fiber. This report vas done by the LFE Corporation under contract for the Asbestos Information Association. The evaluation vas not reviewed by the Committee Meabers at the meeting. NIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS AS REGARDS HEAT STRESS This particular area does not pertain specifically to asbestos. However, most of the brake lining and clutch facing manufacturers work with hot presses and various ovens. The recommendations as regards heat stress will affect most of the Members. A Member's work in the area of heat stress measurements vas distributed for their review, along with a copy of the NIOSH recommendations. Again, as this information was new to some of Che Committee Members the data vas. distributed and not discussed. ' ******** There being no further business brought before the Committee, upon motion duly cade, seconded and unanimously passed, it vas RESOLVED: To adjourn. Adjourned at 1:00 p.o. E. V. Drlslane Secretary $./