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U)(J~OOSL* UNION CARBIDE (NTERNAl CORRESPONDENCE CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS * p. q box 836;. south (.hark stgn, west Virginia ?5303 v. iN.me Divij.on to,,!iu, coov io Mr. G. F. Hurley* Mr. F. DeRosa Mr. J. W. Forth Dr. R. F. Kayser Mr. D. R. Shearer August 10, 1978 Research and Development Asbestos Tape Insulation PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT UC-2169 Dear George: Please review the matter posed in the attached letter to me, and others, dated 8/8/78. I am not sufficiently informed with respect to the time, circumstances, or any other factors which may affect our use of or exposure to asbestos tape insulation. From your letter to W. H. Baxter, Jr., et al. (6/8/77) we conclude that there are OSHA stand ards for dealing with asbestos, especially its removal. What is the basis for the position that the installation of new tape insulation does not require any special precautions? Thank you, DLM:nnp *Attachment 3 D. L. MacPeek KECEIVED AUG : 1 1973 G. F. HURLEY UCC 006936 1 l.'t i t >,v i'. V ; t ; co:xxr.voi:oiNCt hLGLUi.O AUG 9 1978 D. L MacPEEK: / CilrJGiC/US :d i'L/vj i ics P. O bC)X 8361, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25303 in in,.me) F. DeRosa, 701-125 P. V. Hinman, 740-5107 J. E. Logsdon, 740-5109 D. L. MaePeek, 701-246^ Operations Supervisors (9) cc: D. R. Shearer, 770-157 Dan* Originating Ocpi Subjcc August 8, 1978 R/D Operations Group Asbestos Insulation Gentlemen: The subject of asbestos tape installation his surfaced recently. What are the hazards of installing new asbestos tape insulat ion? We have been advised by our safety coordinator that the Environmental Health Department has ruled that installing new asbestos tape insulation does not require special pre cautionary safety measures. The removal of asbestos tape insulation or any other type of asbestos insulation requires special safety precautions. A request to your area engineer is required to remove any asbestos insulation. He will request the proper service group to perform the task. A copy of G. F. Hurley's letter dated June 8, 1977 is attached, addressing the subject "Removal of Asbestos Insulation". JWF/aa At t achment Very truly yours, to. J. W. Forth Supervisor Operations Group UCC 006937 f .' f- L J .'JN'DcNCE ~ CHEMICALS AN-'D PLASTICS Dr. D. L. MacPeek Building 701-246 Mr. F. DeRosa Mr. J. W. Forth Mr. P. V. Hinman Mr. J. E. Logsdon Mr. H. L. Robinson Mr. D. R. Shearer Mr. W. T. Shelton P O BOX &361, SOUTH CHAR: tSTON, W! 0 VIRGINIA 03 Dale August 14, 1978 - Technical Center IH/EP Asbestos Tape Insulation 1/ ' f > 7 Dear Dr. MacPeek: This is a reiteration of our position that application of new asbestos tape does not require special precautionary measures for protection of workers. This policy developed after a number of people were monitored for exposure to asbestos during application of asbestos-containing tape in widths up to two inches. Asbestos levels found were less than 0.4 fibers/ml 5p) compared to an OSHA allowed level of 2.0. This policy also assumes that the possible exposure of a given person will be infrequent and of short duration. For removal of such tapes the procedure specified by OSHA is still valid. Here, the premise is that alternate heating and cool ing cycles weaken the fibers. Thus, there is extensive formation of pieces in the <5p size when such insulation is removed. Very truly yours, GFH/sc UCC 006938