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1951' GENERAL SESSIONS IfSI Motional Safety ConyTM (hiw to Transactions of all Sessions) Twta, mi Umi l DSnetan..................... S Ca*uI1 Meeting .............................................................. II In Safety .............................................. 13 by MilUrd Caldwell......................................... 17 SU Step* AWij ..................................................... 20 leiyni Address by Robert Yoenf ........................................ 27 Safety Exposition Exhibitors ............................................ 31 Index ............................................................................... 37 Volant 1 Transactions 3ttfc National Safnty Congress H NSC-37 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 425 No. Michigan A venae Chicago 71, III. National Safety Council OFFICERS Chtinmm, Booed of Director*: Cam R. Cox. President. Komecott Copper Coc*. New York. N. Y. President: Kd H. Dunotir, President, Ktdooal Safety Conned, Chicago, in. Vice-President for Forms: Got L. Kosu, Managing Director, Nitkxul Committee on Boys and Girls Qob Work, Chicago, IIL Vice-President for Finance, and Treasurer: O. Gussets, Financial Vice-President. Peabody Coal Company, Chicago. IIL Vice-President for Homes: True* S. Rocixs, Assistant to the Execu tive Vice-President, Owens-Coming Fibcrglas Corpu, Toledo, Ohio. Vice-Prfsiient for Industry: J. E Teaixe*, Vice-President and Pro duction Manager, The Firestooe Tire & Robber Gx, Akron, Ohio. Vice-President for Local Safety Organisations: Robot R. SnoocaASS, President, Atlas Auto Finance Gx, Atlanta, Ga. Vice-President for Membership: L. R. Boulwaxt, Vice-President. Employee A Plant Community Rdadoes. General Electric Co., New York. N. Y. Vice-President for Public Information: Boyd Lewis, Executive Editor, NEVAcme, New York, N. Y. Vice-President for Schools and Colleges: Da. Hebold C Hunt, General Superintendent of Schools, Chicago, IIL Vice-President for Traffic and Transportation: Thomas H. Mac Donald, Commissioner of Public Roads, Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce, Washington, D. G Vice-President for Women's Activities: Mas. George W. Jaqua, Safety Chairman, General Federation of Women's Clubs, Win chester, Ind. Secretary: R E Forney, General Secretary, National Safety Council, Chicago, IIL Assistant Treasurers: B. B. McCulloch, President, Bureau of Safety, Inc, Chicago, IIL; H. H. Gceznwald, Director, Accounting Divi sion, National Safety Council, Chicago, IIL 5 Safety Council TRUSTEES Chairman of the Trustees: La Wajum James, Attorney, Old Brookville, Long Island, New York. (Note: Mr. James succeeded William A. Irvin as Chairman of the Trustees upon the latter's death Jan* uary 2, 1952.) Vice-Chairman of the Trustees: Jop.h Smvox, Yonkers, New York. Secretary of the Trustees: Ned H. Dearborn, President, National Safety Council, Chicago, 111. Members Winthrop W. Aldrich, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Chase National Bank, New York, N. Y. Melvin H. Bake*, President, National Gypsum Company, Buffalo, N. Y. Lawrence D. Bell, President, Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, N. Y. James B. Black, President, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco, Calif. S. Bruce Black, President, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, Mass. Morcan B. Braixard, President, Aetna Life Insurance Company, Hartford, Conn. Cason J. Callaway, Blue Spring Farms, Hamilton, Ga. John W. Carpenter, President, Texas Power and Light Company, Dallas, Texas. William G. Chandler. President, Scripps-Howard Supply Company, New York, N. Y. Kenneth B. Colman, Seattle, Wash. Charles R. Cox, President, Kennecott Copper Corporation, New York, N. Y. (Ex-Officio.) Cleo F. Craic, President, American Telephone Sc Telegraph Company, New York, N. Y. Frederick C Crawford, President, Thompson Products, Inc., Cleve land, Ohio. Walter J. Cummings, Chairman, Board of Directors, Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, Chicago, III. Ned H. Dearborn, President, National Safety Council, Chicago, 111. (Ex-Officio.) Richard R. Deupree, Chairman, Board of Directors, Procter and Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. 6 National Safety C< National Safety Council Benjamin F. Faixless, President. United States Steel Connotation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Fxaxcxs J. Gavin, Chairman, Board of Directors, Great Northern Railway Company, St. Paul, Minn. William Gkeex, President, American Federation of Labor, Wash ington, D. C E. Roland Hauimar, Brown Brothers Harriman and Company, New York, N. Y. Lcz Waxxex James, Old Brookville. Long Island, N. Y. Geokgz E. Luchty, President, Railway Labor Executives' Associa tion, Washington, D. C. Hokacz P. Lnusuxz, Chairman. Board of Directors, Philadelphia Electric Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Gustav Metzman, President, New York Central System, New York. N. Y. Thomas A. Mokcax, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Sperry Corporation, New York, N. Y. Philip Muxxat, President, Congress of Industrial Organizations, Washington, D. C Benjamin O'Shea, Member, Board of Directors, Union Carbide and Carbon Corp, New York, N. Y. Thomas I. Paxkixsox. President, Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, New York, N. Y. W. S. S. Roocexs, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Texas Com pany, New York, N. Y. William A. Simpson, President, William Simpson Construction Com pany, Los Angeles, Calif. Hexbixt E. Smith. Member, Board of Directors, United States Rubber Company, New York, N. Y. John Stilwill, Yonkers, N. Y. Axthit* E. Stoooaju), President, Union Pacific Railroad Co., Omaha, Nebr. Da. John F. Thompson, Chairman and President, International Nickel Company of Canada, Ltd., New York, N. Y. Juan T. Ttrpn, President, Pan-American Airways System, New York, N. Y. Thomas J. Watson, President, International Business Machines Corp, New York, N. Y. G E. Wilson, President, General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Mich. Chaii.es Dixie Wiman, President, Deere and Company, Moline, III. Roeext W. Woooeurr, Chairman, Executive Committee, The Coca- Cola Company, Atlanta, Ga. 7 National Safety Council BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairmen of the Board of Directors: Charles R. Cox, President. Kennecott Copper Corp., New York, N. Y. Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors! Franklin M. Kreml, Director, Traffic Division, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Evanston, 111. Members .V F. Allen, President, Texas Employers' Insurance Association. Dallas, Tex. J. I. Baxash, Consulting Engineer, West Los Angeles, Calif. William B. Barton, Manager, Labor Relations Department, Chamber of Commerce of the United States, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Olive Beech, President, Beech Aircraft Corp.. Wichita, Kans. C. W. Bergquist, Indianapolis, Ind. R. A. L. Bogan, Executive Vice-President, The Greyhound Corpora tion, Chicago, III. Norman E. Borgersox, Assistant Superintendent, State Department of Public Instruction, Lansing, Mich. L. R. Boulware, Vice-President, Employee & Plant Community Relations. General Electric Company, New York, N. Y. Fred W. Braun, Vice-President and Chief Engineer, The Employer* Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin. Wausau, Wi. Theo Brown, Director, Deere and Company, Moline, 111. E J. Buhner, Chairman of the Board, Silver Fleet Motor Expre, Inc, Louisville, Ky. Alfred W. Cantwell, Director, First Aid, Water Safety and Acci dent Prevention, American National Red Cross, Washington, D. C. Ray Carr, Advertising Counsel, Portland, Ore. E. J. Condon, Assistant to the President, Sears Roebuck and Co.. Chicago, III. William L. Connolly, Director, Bureau of Labor Standards, U. S. Department of Labor, Washington, D. C Charles R. Cox, President, Kennecott Copper Corp., New York. N. Y. R. S. Damon, President, Trans World Airlines. Inc., Kansas City, Mo. Ned H. Dearborn, President, National Safety Council, Chicago. III. Georce P. Delaney, International Representative, American Federa tion of Labor, Washington, D. C. Lawrence E. Dickson, President, Standard Safety Equipment Co., Chicago, I1L J. Dewey Dorsett, General Manager, Association of Casualty and Surety Companies, New York, N. Y. E F. du Pont, Director, Employee Relations Department, E. 1. du Pont de Nemours & Co.. Inc., Wilmington. Del. Wallace Falvey, President, Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company. Boston, Mass. 8 National Ca--l C. hoa. Director, bdntral Rrfxtinm Division, NV bomi Amxtobcn o4 Ma--fBrturvrs. New York. K. Y. ra.O. Grtutn, FImkU VkrPraUot, Pabo^r Coal Co, Onrap, W. Eam. Hall, Ueafi^ Efitor, Mason City Qobe-Gascttc, Mason CHy. U. Mim Eiuki How. Effitoc to Chief. "What's New in Home Eco nomics.- Chicago, DL Da. Ibaou C How. General Superintendent of Schools, Chicago. in. Gnonca A. Jaooct( Director of Penoted Services. General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Mkh. Mbs. Cnoaat W. Jaqoa, Safety Chairman. General Federation of Women** CloU. Wincbester, lod. E. \V. Kzarrox, Assistant Vice-President, Industrial Relations, United States Steel Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. Walts* G Kim, New York, N. Y. Hasoli K. KaAMta, Assistant Vice-President. The Borden Company, New York, N. Y. Feaxklix M. Kbxml, Director, Traffic Division, International Asso ciation of Chiefs of Police, Evanston, I1L Walts* D. Labo, Manager, St. Joseph Safety Council, St. Joseph, Mo. Irta G Labsox, Executive Vice-President, San Francisco Chapter, National Safety Council. San Francisco, CaL Walts* G Imnt, President, Walter G Legge Co, Inc, New York, N. Y. Boro Lewis, Executive Editor, NEA-Acme, New York, N. Y. Thomas IL MacDoxalo, Commissioner of Public Roads, Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Miss Maxiox E. Maxtin, Commissioner of Labor* and Industry, State of Maine. Augusta, Me I. W. Millako, President, Industrial Gloves Company, Danville HL Habby M. Moses, President, Bituminous Coal Operators' Association, Washington, D. G D. E. Mumfobo, Superintendent of Safety, New York Central Sys tem, New York, N. Y. Hallix L. Mras, Superintendent of Transportation, Indianapolis Railways, Inc, Indianapolis, Ind. Haxxy E. Neal, Chief Engineer, Division of Traffic and Safety, Ohio Department of Highways, Columbus, Ohio. Guy L. Noble, Managing Director, National Committee on Boys and Girls Chib Work, Chicago, I1L Henby E. Nobth, Vice-President, Metropolitan Life Insurance Com pany, San Francisco, CaL Clifton W. Bhalex, Vice-President, Personnel Relations, American Telephone and Telegraph Company, New York, N. Y. Resig-.ied, October 9, 1951. 9 National Safety Council Wallace R. Phillies, President. Pyrene Manufacturing Company, Newark, N. J. Harry VC. Pojrnous, Director of Safety, Farm Bureau Mutual Auto mobile Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. Gwilym A. Price, President, Westuighoose Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Harry Read, Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer, Con gress of Industrial Organizations, Washington, D. C W. A. Roberts, President, Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, Wis. Tyler S. Rogers, Assistant to the Executive Vice-President, OwensComing Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio. A. V. Rohwedes, Superintendent of Safety & Welfare, Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway Company, Duluth, Minn. Robert T. Ross, Manager, Employee Services, Industrial Relations, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich. Dr. K. Frances Scott, Associate Professor of Hygiene, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. Charles B. Shuman, President, Illinois Agricultural Association, Chicago, 111. Honorable Lee E. Sxeel, Chief Justice, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District, Cleveland. Ohio. Robert R. Snodgrass, President, Atlas Auto Finance Company, Atlanta, Ga. R. T. Solensten, Vice-President, Elliott Service Company, Mount Vernon, N. Y. Leslie J. Sorenson, City Traffic Engineer, City of Chicago, Chicago, 111. Dr. H. J. Stack, Director, Center for Safety Education, New York, N. Y. W. A. Stewart, President, American Optical Company, Southbridgt. Mass. Paul F. Strickex, Executive Vice-President, Greater New York Safety Council, New York, N. Y. Dr. John W. Studeraker, Vice-President and Chairman of t) Edi torial Board, Scholastic Magazines, New York, N. Y. J. E. Trainer, Vice-President and Production Manager, The Fire stone Tire & Rubber Company, Akron. Ohio. Miss Judith Waller, Director of Public Affairs and Education, Na tional Broadcasting Company, Inc., Chicago, 111. Da. George M. Wheatley, Third Vice-President, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, N. Y. W, O. Wilson, Manager of Safely, Standard Oil Co. (Ind), Chi cago, III. Dwight W, W'nkelmax, President, D. W, Winkelnvan Company, Inc., Syracuse, N. Y. Da. William P. YanT, Director of Research It Development, Wine Safety Appliances Co, John T. Ryan Memorial laUaratofy, Pitta* burgh, Pa. Harold C. /tMAur, I fastingvon* Hudson, N. Y. 10 EXHIBITION HALLp-STEVENS HOTEL CASINO ROOM--CONGRESS HOTEL Alphabetical List of Exhibitors of Industrial and Public Safety Equipment Acme Protection Equipment Co, Chicago, HL Gas Masks Exclusively. Advance Glove Mfg. Co, Detroit, Mkh. All Types of Work Gloves, Safety Gloves and Leather Safety Clothing. Aetna Life Affiliated Companies, Hartford. Coon. Safety and Health Services for Employees, Both On and Off the Job. Alan Wood Steel Co, Conshohockca, PaAbrasive Rolled Steel Floor Plate. All American Safety Equipment Co, Chicago, HL Power Press Guards; Safety Engineering Surveys; Consultants. American Abrasive Metals Co, Irvington, N. J. Abrasive Metals, Paints, Coatings, Non-Skid Grating for Safe Walkways. American Chain & Cable Co, Inc, Bridgeport. Conn. Chains, Cable and Wire Rope of Various Kinds and Sizes; Steel and Malleable Cast ings; Brakes and Brake Controls; Cranes, Hoists, Valves and Fittings. American-LaFrance-Foamite Corp, Elmira, N. Y. Fire Protection and Fire Fighting Equipment. American Optical Co, Southbridge, Mass. Head, Eye and Respiratory Protective Devices, Safety Clothing and Safety Specialty Products. Ampco Metal, Inc, Milwaukee, Wis. Safety Tools Fabricated from Ampco Metal, Ampco Beryllium-Copper and Monel. Ansul Chemical Co, Fire Extinguisher Divn, Marinette, Wis. Ansul Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Equipment. Arcadia Mfg. Co, Birmingham. Mich. Plastic Coated Gloves and Aprons for Industry. Bashlin, W. M, Co, Grove City, Pa. Linemen's Safety Equipment. Bausch & Lomb Optical Co, Rochester, N. Y. Safety Glasses and Safety Eyewear for Every Occupational Requirement. Best, Alfred M, Co, Inc, New York, N. Y. Safety Maintenance and Production; Best's Safety and Maintenance Directory. Bradley Washfountain Co, Milwaukee, Wis. Group Washing Equipment. Brady, W. H, Co, Chippewa Falls, Wis. Self-Sticking Safety Signs, Pipe Markers and Special Markers and Signs. Breck, John H, Inc, Springfield, Maas. Industrial Hand Cleaner; Hair and Scalp Preparations. Browrie, Stewart R, Mfg. Co, New York, N. Y. Electrical Safety Equipment, Flashlights, Explosive-Proof and Vapor-Proof Exten sion Lights. 32 Safety Exposition Exhibitors Buhrke, R. H, Ox, Chicago, HL Safety Equipment for Construction and Maintenance. Bullard, E. D, Co, San Francisco, Calif, Personal Safety Devices for Industry. Canfield 03 Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Oil Absorbents. Chance, A. B, Co, Centralia, Mo. Transmission and Distribution Equipment. Chemical Service of Baltimore, Baltimore, Md. Waxes, Soaps, Cleaners, Disinfectants and Chemical Specialties. Chemical Specialties, Inc, Springfield, Mass. Industrial Hand Creams and Cleansers. Chicago Eye Shield Co, Chicago, HL Head and Eye Protective Equipment. Columbus Glove Mfg. Co, Columbus, Ohio. Coated Gloves and Aprons. Columbus McKinnon Chain Corp, Tonawanda, N. Y. Herc-Alloy Sling Chains. C-O-Two Fire Equipment Co, Newark, N. J. Carbon Dioxide and Dry Chemical Extinguishers, Systems, Smoke Detectors. Cunningham, M. E. Co, Pittsburgh, Pa. Safety Marking Tools. Davis Emergency Equipment Co, Inc, Newark, N. J. Respiratory Protection, Combustible Gas Indicators, General Safety and First Aid Equipment. Detex Watchclock Corp, New YttIc, N. Y. Watchmen's Clocks and Accessories. Diamond Match Co, Springfield, Mass. Book Matches for Safety Advertising and Sales Promotion Campaigns. Diversey Corp, Chicago, I1L Industrial Maintenance and Cleaning Chemicals. Dockson Corp, Detroit, Mich. Goggles Face Shields, Welders, Helmets, Respirators. Dow Coming Corp, Midland, Mich. Cleaning Stations for Dispensing Silicone Treated Sight Saver Tissues. Dunn Products, Chicago, HL Protective Clothing for Industrial Workers Made from Asbestos, Leather, Rubber, Neoprene and Fire-Proofed Duck. Duo-Safety Ladder Corp, Oshkosh, Wis. Safety Ladders, Fire Ladders, Ladder Shoes. Eagle-Picher Sales Co, Cincinnati. Ohio. Eagle-Picher Industrial Floor Dry #85. A heavy duty, anti-skid, light reflecting absorbent for plant safety and maintenance. Edmont Mfg. Co, Coshocton, Ohio. Coated Fabric Work Gloves. Elliott Service Co, Inc, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Accident Prevention Displays; Safety Conference Programs; Supervisor's Bulletin; Bulletin Boards. Embosograf Corp. of America, New York, N. Y. Sign Making Equipment, Safety Posters, Displays, Directory Signs. i Tnmmrtumt, 1951 Ntlimtl Scfitj frnjirfr S Emerson, J. H, Co, Ctn&id(t, mi Resnsdtators and Other Emergency Breathing Equipment. Fairfield Glove Co, Fairfield, Iowa. Industrial Gloves and Kittens. Fendall Ox, Chicago, HL Head and Eye Protection Equipment. Finnell System, Inc, Elkhart, Ind. Floor Maintenance Machines. Franklin Research Col, Philadelphia, Pa. Anti-Slip Floor Maintenance Materials. Gro-Cord Rubber Ox, Tima, Ohio. Gro-Cord, Raw-Cord and Neo-Cord Soles, Heels and Tap*. Hild Floor Machine Ox, Chicago, DL Floor Ocaning and Maintenance Equipment and Supplies. I Hfflrard Chemical Ox, St. Joseph, Mo. r Treatments, Building Maintenance, Sanitation Products, Equipment aad Maial*. I r ft Robertson, Inc, Denver, Colo, m Tire Chains. st Dim, International Shoe Ox. St. Louis, Mo. Test Anchor Flange Steel Toe Safety Shoes, rial Gloves Ox, Danville, DL :er Guards, Supergards, Wovengards, Handgards, Gloves, Mittens, Arm Pro ctors, Protective Apparel, Leggings. Gas Corp, Detroit, Mich. ierwriters' and Factory Mutual Approved Torches and Furnaces, 34 Safety Exposition Exhibitors Lehigh Safety Shoe Co., Allentown, Pa. Leather Safety Box Toe Shoes and Rubber Boots. Lightfoot Schultz Co., New York, N. Y. Granulated Skin Cleansers, Lotion, Bar Soap and Dispensers. Lincoln-Schlueter Floor Machinery Co* Chicago, XU. Industrial Vacuum Machines, Floor Scrubbers and Polishers, Scarifiers and Auto* Scrubbers. Logan Mfg. Co, Glendale, Calif. Emergency Showers, Industrial Shower Room Equipment. Louisville Metal Products Co, Inc, Louisville, Ky. Aluminum Ladder and Scaffolding Products. Luther Mfg. Co, Inc, Oleen, N. Y. Power Press Guards. MacWhyte Company, Kenosha, Wla. Wire Rope and Braided Wire Rope Slings, Fittings and Cable Assemblies. Magline, Inc, Pinconning, Mich. Magnesium Safety and Materials Handling Equipment. Magnaflux Corp, Chicago, IU. Magnaflux Equipment for Maintenance. Safety and General Inspection. Marsh & McLennan, Inc, Chicago,-111. Insurance Brokers and Agencies. Martindale Electric Co, Cleveland. Ohio. Protective Dust Mask, Electric Testing and Indicating Instruments. Masury-Young Co, Boston, Mass. Safety Floor Treatment and Maintenance Materials. McAn, Thom, Safety Shoe Diva, Melville Shoe Corp, New York, N. Y. Thom McAn Safety Shoes. McDermott^ Julian A, Corp, Corona, L. I, N. Y. Warning. Work, Safety Lighting for Industrial, Utility Aviation Use. McDonald, B. F, Co, Lot Angeles, Calif. Industrial Safety Appliances and Clothing. Medical Supply Co, Rockford, IU. MSCo Flexible Unit First Aid. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, New York, N. Y. Educational Publications and Materials Dealing With Safety. MUbum Co, Detroit, Mich. Ply Protective Creams. Ply Garb Plastic Clothing, Ply Gloves, Plastic Work Gloves. Miller Equipment Co, Inc, Franklin, Pa. Linemen's and Industrial Safety Belts. Mine Safety Appliances Co, Pittsburgh, Pa. Safety Equipment for Every Industry. Multi-Clean Products, Inc, St. Paul, Minn. Floor Maintenance Equipment and Materials. National Safety Council, Chicago, I1L Occupational Hazards, Inc, Cleveland, Ohio. Publishers. OQ-Dri Corp. of America, Chicago, I1L Oil and Grease Absorbents. Onox, Inc, San Francisco, Calif. Onox Skin Toughener for Athlete's Foot Prevention. Transactions, 1951 National Safety Congress 35 Dsbom Mf(. Corp* Warsaw, Ind. Safety Pliers and Tongs for Feeding Punch Presses. Pac>Kit Company, Greenwich, Coon. First Aid Equipment. Packwood, G. H, Mfg. Co, 8t Louis, Mo. PAX Safety Industrial Skin Qeansers and Dispensers. Patent Scaffolding Co* Inc, Chicago, CL Gold Medal Wood and Magnesium Safety Ladders, Suspended, Sectional Tubular Steel and Aluminum Scaffolding, Sidewalk Protection Canopies, Steel Grandstands. Positive Safety llfg. Co* Cleveland, Ohio. Protectoaeal Co* Chicago, CL Safety Cans, Oily Waste Cans, Flame Arrester, Devices for Flammable Liquids. Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corp, Brooklyn, N. Y. Industrial Safety Equipment. Pyrene Mfg. Co* Newark, N. J. Fire Protection Equipment. Racine Glove Co., Inc* Rio, Wis. Gloves, Apparel, Protective Equipment, Leather, Asbestos and Steel Reinforced. Randolph Laboratories, Inc, Chicago, CL Dioxide Fire Extinguishers. Reece Wooden Sole Shoe Co* Columbus, Neb. Reece "Perfect Rockeri* Wooden Sole Safety Footwear. Rich Laboratories Sales Diva, Inc, Emigrvillc, Pa. First Aid for Bums. Roc'.wood Sprinkler Co* Worcester Mass. Nozzles and Industrial Sprinkler System for Fire Protection; Valves, Unions. Rote Mfg. Co., Denver, Colo. Industrial Safety Equipment. Safety Clothing ft Equipment Co* Cleveland. Ohio. Safety Gothing and Equipment for Every Type Industrial Worker. Safety First Products Corp^ Elmsford, N. Y. Dry Chemical Fire Equipment. Safety First Shoe Co* HoUiston, Mass. Safety Steel Toe Shoes for Men. Safway Steel Products, Inc* Milwaukee, Wis. Scaffolding Towers, Saf-T-Swings, Special Products. Salisbury, W. H* ft Co* Chicago. CL Linemen's Rubber Protective Equipment. Sani-Mist, Inc* Philadelphia. Pa. Athlete's Foot Preventive. Schrader's, A-, Son, Brooklyn, N. Y. Pneumatic Press Controls, Valves, Cylinders and Associated Products. Scott Aviatkxx Corp* Lancaster, N. Y. Scott Air-Pak, Scott Demand Inhalator, Scott Demand Respirator. ScBstrom Mfg. Co* Chicago, CL Face and Eye Protection Equipment. Sentry Shoe Co* Dim. General Shoe Corp* Nashvilla, Texm. Safety Toe Shoes. Spencer Turbine Co* Hartford, Conn. Portable and Stationary Vacuum Geaners and Dust Collecting Apparatus. i 36 Safety Exposition Exhibitors Standard Safety Equipment Co, Chicago, XU. Industrial Safety Equipment Steel Scaffolding Co, Inc, Brooklyn, N. Y. "Trouble Saver" Steel Scaffolding. Stepan Chemical Co, Chicago, I2L Skin Cleansers for Industry. Stephenson Corp, Red Bank, N. J. Resuscitation Equipment, Drunkometers, Porto-Clinic Driver Testing Unit. Stonehousc Signs, Inc, Denver, Colo. Steel Accident Prevention Signs. Sugar Beet Products Co, Saginaw, Mich. SBS Skin Cleanser and Geaner. Surety Rubber Co, Carrollton, Ohio. Rubber Gloves and Linemen's Equipment. Surty Mfg. Co, Chicago, 10. Safety Guards and Materials. Taylor, S. G, Chain Co, Hammond, Ind. Taylor Made Alloy Steel Sling Chains, Monel Chain; Hooks and Chain Fittings. Tennant G. H, Co, Minneapolis, Minn. Mechanized Equipment for Maintenance of Industrial Floors. Trinal, Inc, Chicago, HL "Safeet" Protection for the Metatarsal Arch. Union Wire Rope Corp, Kansas City, Mo. Tuffy Slings, Wire Rope and Tuffy Towlines. United States Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, Washington, D. C. United States Safety Service Co, Kansas City, Mo. Eye Protection, Impregnated and Enteric-Coated Salt Tablets, CO Indicators. Wallace Optical Co, Inc, Detroit Mich. Tuf-Cote Protective Eyewear, Watchemoket Optical Co, Inc, Providence, R. I. "Eye-Savers" Plastic Eye Protection and Plasti-GIow Safety Signs. Waverly Petroleum Products Co, Philadelphia, Pa. Oil and Grease Absorbents. West Disinfecting Co, Long Island City, N. Y. Disinfectants, Deodorants--Products for the Promotion of Safety. Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co, New York, N. Y. Coca-Cola. Wheeler Protective Apparel, Inc, Chicago, HL Industrial Safety Clothing made from Asbestos, Flame-Proofed Duck and Jean Cloth, Leather and Wool. Wilkins Co, Inc, Cortland, N. Y. K-Lens-M Products; Dispenser Cabinets, Lens Cleaner, Anti-Fogging Liquid, Lent Tissue. Williams Jewelry 4 Mfg. Co, Chicago, I1L Safety Awards, Badges and Trophies. Willson Products, Inc, Reading, Pa. Industrial Goggles, Gas Masks, Helmets and Respirators, and Allied Safety Device*. Wilson-Albrecht Co, Inc, Minneapolis, Minn. Modern Unit Type First Aid Kits and Refills. Wyandotte Chemicals Corp, Wyandotte, Mich. Absorbents. 1951 Cura* Safety Teaks In fca . <EMBiTANDQUARRY .* 9 . >'> * mi b*t VWi New In bfUm1 ScM|.............................. 5 ImUr| Oat MmUm| m t Mum of CmAmUIm SmmI Homp4i.......................... ............................ II C--trotting StwwM Httfdi......................................................... 14 On tiw Job Softly............... ................................... 16 Cl, ft L Off *o Job Sofcty.:.......... ................. . 19 ftoctkol Softly TroMog (or Smoll Org--iutkrfts............ 21 Volin 5 3ttt Hfltiotd Safoty Cotgrtis NATIONAL SAFETY^ COUNCIL 425 No. MicUjai 4vhm Chicago II. III. Otfteera of the CEMENT AND QUARRY SECTION NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 1951-52 Crmrrwl Chairman LEA P. WARNER, JR-, Warner Company, Philadelphia. Pa. rUr^hmnmm M. C M. POLLARD, National Gypsum Company. Buffalo, N. Y. ferrrtary-KENT JANDER. National Lime Association. Washington. D. C ,Y/m Letter Editor--SEYMOUR B. FLEMING. New York Trap Rock Corporation, Newburgh. N. Y. Enfimerrmg Committer Chainam--L. D. COWLING, Louisville Cement Corporation, Speed. lad. Uemberihif Committer Chairman--T. W. JONES, New Haven Trap Rock Company, New Haven, Conn. Prujrmm CtMMttN Chairman--HARVEY F. YOTTER, The General Crushed Stone Company, Easton, Pa. Statistic Committer Chairman FORREST T. MOYER, U. S. Bureau of Mines, Wash ington, D. C rinai Aid Committer Chairman--H. G. COLLINS, Lehigh Portland Cement Company, ADentown. Pa. Membertai-Lor^t--V. P. AHEARN, National Sand & Gravel Association, Washington, D. C; E. W. BAUMAN, National Slag Association, Washington. D. C.; J. R. BOYD, National Crushed Stone Association, Washington, D. C; *F. J. BUFFINGTON, New York Trap Rock Corporation, Newburgh. N. Y.; *P. N. BUSHNELL, Univer sal Atlas Cement Company, New York, N. Y.; R. E. COPELAND, National Con crete Masonry Association, Chicago, IIL; A. J.-R. CURTIS, Portland Cement Associa tion, Chicago, IIL; F. R. DITTOE, The Kelley Island Lime & Transport Company, Cleveland, Ohio; *0. M. Graves, The General Crushed'Stone Company, Easton, Pa.; C A. GUSTAFSON, The Callanan Road Improvement Company, South Bethlehem, N. Y.; A. HERZOG, Keystone Sand and Gravel Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.; IVAN LeGORE, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, IIL; JOHN MATHER, Lone Star Cement Corporation, New York, N. Y.; *JOHAN NORVIG, Pennsylvania Dude Cement Corporation, Nazareth, Pa.; WALTER J. SCAHILL, Missouri Portland Cement Company. St Louis, Mo.; LOYD YEAGER, Gypsum Association, Chicago, 111.; W. E. WING, Marblehead Lime Company, Chicago, IIL Staff Refresentatbe--G. G. GRIEVE, National Safety Council, Chicago, 111. Past General Chairman. .1 23 .M: wjta*!1 (**-*','<*.* n *v i M*4 . ^4` * s rf . *> ' TYit -iiitfejr^nd: CoflUffiof (%t"Huiift' li* Itf* -^Cow^or fobllctiaai x-n, AUa* R*dfcRoo liMd.St8^'Xi'iUpVMd ZlZtZ "> to Tinhmd SocBoooV; . KSSjK'iV^rriVfi #: ;.- .11 V `life Loos Sirfriy ;}v _!!*_'_ -- 9 l->_ _ t J _T* 'a. ^-* J; -- .. v |^ j, ''-?*.-v''*`*' >-* IIV* V.r v. >*-JPW t_`*#~ ' ,., n*^VmV v*-% Mhn * '-'*r.* o*'--****' **'>* ?r^- : .*" .i'AUnhf Dal 4i Michla^aid.by *ii-r............. ... 4?*Vj?^ *t i o - Vjl ;^' '* ,;.... NATICMALSAfETTCOUMaL .425 K^ icUi^ Av9^ ^Cac9g9 lK g. r ' .-/ : - ; - ` V:v.-. * . ;C- - *: .;.:: -- ' : v -**- ' A . . . -r .} * o. * '>.-. . '0 HAT!bH'At^*'*"--"--* Count- Chairman mhu-rARTHURtBRADBURY, WW< v \ t-v ,-t<w_/v-jt/.yv ^'CW'" ri. kTV*** ` F.rrt rur^CAg.nwaw J. V. BERRY,Ikthieham'Colicriai` C8nHw, JohnfWA Ft Second Vice-Chairman--JOHN U. REID, Hodioa Coal Ca, SctMlo^ P& Labor Representatives--C. F. DAVIS, Untcd Mina Workers ofAmrica, D. C; AUGUST j. LIPPI, Umled Mine Wortsers of America, DWtrid X* L 1Cfcr Building, Scranton. Pa; C. E.'JONES, Uwted Mine Workers of Amorin, DMd , Berkley. W. Va .I;. w;Vr*V* * - v- * ,".< ' ' ' ' Mine Operatort Representative*--F. LIMERICK, PHtsbnrgh CoMSlMai CmI Cam* pany, Fairmont, W. Va; . G. H. SAMBROOK, H. C. Frick Cokt Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa; JOHN M. REID, Tbt* Hxkoi Cool CBMpoqr, Senior Fa Coat Association*--EARL. R. MAIZE 'National Cool Aaeodottas WoAiogto^ D, C V. S. Bureau of Miner Representative*--J. J. FORBES, U. S. Bam of Mko, WaaMag* ton, D. C; JAMES WESTFIELD, District A..U. S. Bwraoo of Ifkm. , **,*4 , . u* Fa Mine InspectorY Institute of America.. Representative* A. FINLEY HAJLFER, QiH Safety and Health Division, Department of Industrial Relations of Alabama, Blearing < ham, Ala.; A. D. SISK, Department of Mines It Minerals, State of Kefcky, Lei' ington, Ky.; STEPHEN WILLIAMS, Diririoo of Mines, Stats of Ohio, Cefcmfa* Ohio. State Mime Inspector Representative*--THOMAS ALLEN, Stale Inspector. of Minn State House,.Denver,,Cokx; RICHARD MAIZE Stats Socratary of Mines, Common . wealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pa; WALTER EADIE Bonan of Mfcin^ Spring' field, I1L , # # . 4>* Engineering Committee--R. D. CURRIE (Chairman), General Raiaaorance Corporation, Trucksville, Pa; J. H. FORGIE Armco Sted Corporation, Montconl, W. Va; M. 11 FORESTEE Pittsburgh Consolidation Cool Company, Koppcn Fdhfcg, Ptaabnrgk Pa; L. H, JOHNSON, Peabody Cool Company, Taytocrflk, IIL| H* A. QUENOX, Eastern Gas k Fuel Associates, Grata Town, \V* Va Entertainment Committee--C. M. DONAHUE'Nine Safety Appliances Ccoopooy, Pint* burgh. Pa \ ., .. Poster Committee--W. J. SCHUSTER (Chairman), Haven Cool Cosapony, Si. Ckirt* ville, Ohio; HARRY A. LEIDICH, Philadelphia and Reading Cool ft Iron Cong** PottsviUe, Pa; G. R- SPINDLER, School of Mines, Uoirmhy of Weal YlrgbU. Morgantown, W. Va _ 50 . . _ ---- -V1-*: ;rv . . ; -*.: - * ` *- . *' * **** i.< 4 * U .* * r , ' -V-.'.-fc.r `vi * ... , %* * , v**I**V ** .# \ *0*-. * ^* . * /- . *-,**.* | * ' -*%,..,- . >.>t _* **". * ^ .-ji * * ,' / . .r.. % * - * v*` * -* * . * ^ .' I .1 .. J' I *,,* VA .'l .* J .<> .V -v * " ; r V ;* '. ' '' *V*~" **-7" <- **** .7'**"* * * * . s*.' \~''Zi!SL..iU.t*' ;.r- i:/'>. \. - 7*;..' " .' % >*y OT'?.c;VJj0V'JAVC;iv-3Ki 3*5. ' . `rs--. ; ;'> v\<;.j ^ -! ;V ' " - ' . V- <J*f-'*.. I * ' * y, .. t_ * ' . '<. ' - -*wv. . ''' ' ,. '' . -':> v. r '..a'* -l.< ' .V--^>V ' * ~'-Z?' ;:vl * ; . . ' -- -* v ' ^ '*'} ' ' ~ ~ ' '.- -- .. ; >: '7 ' .'Sr?-?%?*.';*--i AVinfc- **r-C't' - '::JfAVti^uViiJkv^TJ^r*i>oz- 'VTi ..-r.'-'' ;*; ' V -^;-5^ ;;:.r '. . ^^ -V':0;..- - ^ --r.-r .' .; r .\y -^iv.-'- -. tCr~y .W.'K.`^r'ivf.''-'.*V. -A"--v^--*- :*..*. .. >- - -,**" . 0, N Current Safety Topics In the 1951 As prc3Mfsd la flta S*tsSaa of-tSw ESsdricd ErraStrafait Sm^Im at f& 19S1 Na3eaal Ss$sty Cacrgrcss PiagTAa in Electric Safety........................................................ 5 Safety as Part of the RTMA Program...... .......... ................... 10 Uniform Acceptance of Nationally Recognized Standards 14 VoSeis 9 TraaseeSSaas 39f3i ^ctioad Cosgreas J NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 423 Ho, [JlcM^aa Avaot CiJcayo II, I'J. Officers of the SLECTRICAL EQUffiMENT SECTION NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 1951-52 Chairman--CLIFTON N. FOGG, Safety Enginar, Simplex Wire & Cable Company. Cambridge, Mass. Vice-Chairman of Radio, Electronics & Lamps Division--J. J. LAWLER, Dnr. Safety Engineer, Sylvania Electric Products Inc, Emporium, Pa. Vice-Chairman of Heavy Apparatus Division--E. CLARK WOODWARD, Director of Safety, A. O. Smith Corporation, Milwaukee. Wts. Vice-Chairman of Appliance and Light Apparatus Division--FREDERIC T. CLARKF, Supvr. of Employee Relations. Alkyd Resin Plant, Chemical Mat. Dept, General Electric Company, Schenectady, N.-Y. Vice-Chairman of Electrical Wire and Cable Drvisiom--PETER CONTARDO, Safety Director, John A. Roebling's Sons Company, Trenton, N. J. Secretary--J. M. TRAN SUE, Security Director, Philco Corporation. Philadelphia. Pa *} XciL-s Letter Committee--R. V. MILLIGAN (Chairman), Safety Engineer. Westmgbousc v t< Electric Corporation, Buffalo. N. Y.; EDWARD G. HOLTZMAN, Manager. Safety & Medical Service, \Vaguer Electric Corporation. Sl Louis. Mo.; STUART K BEECHER, Ind. Relations Staff, Stromberg-Carison Company, .toor.^-.cr, x.; hal ASHANAFIELD, Managing Editor. Electrical Dealer Magazine. Chkago. Ill Research r Engineering Committee--MYRON L. MILLER (Chairman). Sntnrr. of Safety, Westinghonse Electric Corporation, East Pittsborgh. Pa; HAROLD D LONG. Sales Engineer. Harvey HobbeH, Inc, Bridgeport, Conn.; E. B. CURDTS Asst. Dir. of Engineering. James G. Biddle Company. Philadelphia, Pa; H. B. WHIT AKER, Sr. Asst. Elec. Eng.. Underwriters Laboratories, Chicago, 111 Membership Committee--JAMES A. WALDRON (Chairman), Safety Engineer, Packard Electric Div.. General Motors Corporation, Warren, Ohio; JAMES M. McGOUGH. Supvr. of Safety, Union Switch & Signal Div.. of Westingbouse Air Brake Company. Pittsburgh, Pa; CLIFFORD E. RAUSCH. Master Mechanic*Safety Director, Ohio Lamp Works of General Electric Company, Warren, Ohio; E. I. BO IS, Safety Direc tor, Anaconda Wire Sc Cable Company, Sycamore, IIL Program Committee--F. A. GASS (Chairman), Supvr. of Safety, General Electric Com pany. Lynn. Mass.; ARTHUR J. MATHEWS, Safety Director, Sprague Electric Company, North Adams. Mass.; GEORGE KOCH, Safety Director, Western Electric Company. Kearny, N. J.; H. YOUNG, Safety Dir., Rome Cable Corporation, Rome NY. Accident Analysis Committee--C F. SCHLUETER (Chairman), Asst. Chief Engineer. Employers Mutuals, Wausau, Wit.; MACK R. KRANTZ, Safety Director, Stewart- IS Warner Corporation, Chicago, IIL; - EARL E. GKRHA8T, Ais*t Safety Director, FrigkLure Dir, General Motors Corp, Dayton, Ohio; MYHREN L GJERDE, Safety Engineer, Thomas A. FtKirm Trv t West Orange; N. J.; RUSSELL C. TIRRELL. Div. Safety Engineer, Syhrasia Electric Prodncts, Inc, Salem, Mam. Training 6r Publications Committee--HAROLDC. STANZLER (Chairman), Personnel ft Safety Director, CdHyer Insniated Wire Company, Pawtucket, R. L; EDWARD GRAHAM, Lt CoL, LSAF, Hq, Airwaysand Air Conunnoiearions Service, MATS, Andrews AF Bam, Washington, a C; OLIVER C BOLIEAU, Mgr, Safety. Health ft Insurance Section, Radio Corpi of America, RCA Victor Dir, Camden. K. J.; J. MILLER, Safety Sapvr, Allis-Chalmers Company. Norwood, Ohio. Trade Associations Committee--JAMES A. EDMONDS (Chairman), Vice-Pies, Daniel Woodhead Company, Chicago, IIL; ALBERT A. RAPP, Sttpvr.- of Safety,. Westmghonse Electric Corp, Lamp Dir, Bloomfield, N. J.; E. R CORNISH. Director, Re search ft Edncation. National Electrical Contractors Association, Washington, D. C; CHARLES MacDONALD, Employers Reinsurance Corporation, Chicago, IIL Special Representative G. W. GREENWOOD, Chief of Defense Coordination, Western Electric Company, Inc, Chicago, IIL Comoiors (Past Chairmen)-- E. K. TAYLOR, Safety Dir, Zenith Radio Corporation, dskago, IIL; H. B. DUFFUS, Mgr, Acc Pre. Service, Westipghouse Electric Corpo ration. Pittsburgh, Pa.; MICHAEL F. BIANCARDL Mgr. Health ft Safety Dept, ADis-Chalmert Mfg. Company, Milwaukee, Wis. Stef Representative--GEORGE MacDONALD, National Safety Council. Chicago, DL 19 1951 Current Safety Topics in the GLASS AND CERAMICS INDUSTRY As ! tfce Session of tfee Gloss aid Ceramics SecHos - of the 1951 NoHoeal Safety Coegress Medical Programs in Glass and Ceramic Industry and Small Plant Progress......................................................... 5 The Cost of Public Accidents to Industry................................ 8 Shielding for Radiant Heat in a Glass Plant.......................... 8 Volosse 12 Transactions 37tli National Safety Congress NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 425 No. Wcblqaa Aveeee Chicago 11, III. Officers of the GLASS AND CERAMICS SECTION NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 1951-52 General Chairman--J. C. DITTMER, National Lead Company, Brooklyn, N. Vice-Chairman--THOMAS R. DONOGHUE, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Pittsburgh. Pa. Secretary--HARRY A. JACKSON, Frigidaire Division, General Motors Corp.. Dayton. Ohio. Program Committee--*H. V. GARDNER (Chairman), Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Toledo. Ohio; 'JOHN P. STEPHENSON. Ball Brothers Company. Muncie. IndL; JAMES L. MORRIS. The Federal Glass Company. Columbus. Ohio; `FRED G. ANDERSON. Coming Glass Works, Coming. N. Y. Membership Committee--THOMAS R. DONOGHUE (Chairman), Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.; RUSSELL W. FRANK, Ferro Enamel Corp.. Cleveland. Ohio.; BERNARD P. CAMPBELL, Owens-Coming Fibcrglas Corp., Newark, Ohio; LEE B. HAWTHORNE, JR.. A. P. Green Fire Brick Co.. Mexico, Mo.; E. C HARTUNG, Wcstinghouse Electric Corp., Derry, Pa. .Veter Letter Committee--"JAMES L. MORRIS (Chairman), The Federal Glass Com pany. Columbus, Ohio; JOHN B. FULLEN, Kopp Glass Incorporated. Swissvale. Pa.; CLINTON BALLENGER, Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Gas City. Ind.; R. E. HORMBERG, The Cambridge Tile Mig. Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Engineering and Health Committee--NELSON B. INGALLS (Chairman), The Norton Company. Worcester, Mass.; FREDERICK S. KRIGER. Coming Glass Works, Coming. N. Y.; W. G. HAZARD, Owens-Illinois Glass Comjciny. Toledo. Ohio; H. WAUGH. Anchor Hocking Glass Corp.. Lancaster. Ohio. Safety Promotion Committee--WALTER W. WOOD (Chairman), Kimble Lilass Com pany. Vineland, N. J.; A. L. THOMAS. Libbey. Owens. Ford. Shreveport. La.; PAUL E. GARRETT. Harding Glass Company, Ft. Smith. Ark.; 1. H. GATTRELL. Blue Ridge Glass Corp.. Kingsport, Tenn. Safety Contest Committee--HARRY A. JACKSON (Chairman). Frigidaire Division, General Motors Corp., Dayton, Ohio; KARL W. STE1NKRAUS, Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Alton, 111.; R. H. LOWRY, Wcstinghouse Electric Corp.. Derry. Pa.; J. R. HARSHMAN. Armstrong Cork Co., Dunkirk, lnd. Suf Representatiie--HAROLD R. ALLEY. National Saiety Council. Chicago, 111. l*at General Chairman. t 11 53 Industrial Hygiene industrial Dusts--What Every Supervisor Should Know By L. EL HAMLIN, MJ>. Medical Dir., American Brake 8hoe Company, Chicago, HL Most manufacturing procedures are caps* dustrial dusts? Dust is formed by reducing ble of generating varying amounts of dust earthy materials to small size. Processes which may be visible, invisible, dangerous or like grinding, crashing, blasting, and drilling inert. It is therefore important that these produce dust particles of sixes from the sub- substances be properly classified in order microscopic to the visible. to protect the health of employees and pro vide safe environments m which they may carry on their daily occupations. Fames are formed from combustion, sub limation and condensation. Those from burning or melting lead or zinc are typical Obviously She supervisor should have examples. The size of the particles is gen .some knowledge of industrial dusts since erally below one micron. (A microa is Use responsibility for enforcing measures in l/2SjOOOth of an inch.) stituted for thdr control usually falls open his shoulders. Unless be has a good idea of the actual risks confronting him, be will be at a disadvantage in securing cooperation from those under his direction. Ability to answer questions concerning plant ha yards in a convincing maner is a very important factor in any dus: control program, and if the supervisor cannot explain the necessity of avoiding exposure to toxic materials the worker under his charge is very unlikely to pay attention to it. On the other hand, a brief explanation that carries the ring of sincerity and truth can frequently correct unnecessary mis understanding. For example, a capable young employee was worried about con tracting silicosis because be worked in a plant where at times there appeared to be considerable dost in the atmosphere. He did not know that this dost was free from Smoke is usually of organic origin from such things as burning tobacco, wood, oil or coal. The particle size is usually below a half micron. Mists or fogs are formed by condensation of water vapor and the particle or droplet size varies widely. The most important item to the super visor is the realization that be may be deal ing with a dust which can produce bodily harm. His first consideration should be "How is the man himself affected ? Is the dost present in sufficient amounts in the air to be a source of danger? Docs it exist in the pure state or is it mixed with other dusts? What is the actual count of particles per cubic foot of air, and what percentage of these is of respirable size (below 10 microns and especially those below three microns? How long does h take to develop occupational disease of the hmgs from ex silica or other harmful ingredient, but his posure to dust?" foreman did. AH this may appear to be outside the Knowledge of his own department enabled scope of the supervisor's activities since the supervisor to convince the workman after all his job is concerned primarily with that not only was the dust inert but also production. However, most industries place plans were under way for the rmtaltation the responsibility for carrying out safety of new ventilating equipment which would measures on the foreman and it is apparent remove the particles that were already pres that his department will suffer if these are ent. The man was satisfied and the com not properly enforced. Safety therefore in pany was able to retain the services of a cludes precautions against occupational dis good employee. ease as well as accidents so that some knowl What then are some of the fundamental edge of methods for controlling expeenre things a supervisor should know about in from dangerous dusts, toxic fumes or other 1951 Current Safety Topics in the METALS INDUSTRY At pmnM fas the SimIw if fW Mifdi Sirilw ' t the 1911 Motto--I Safety Cuyiw The American Package. ... 5 Use of DtrcctSoml Explosives for Tipping Open Htitii Furnaces ................................................ 5 The Jet Tipper Practice it the Open Heirth....................... t Safe Use of Cables end Slings................................................ II Warehouse Safety..................................................................... 13 The Use of Wetting Agents to Control Dust In Industries.. 18 The Administration of Sifety Programs................................. 21 Safety in Handling Magnesium............................................. 25 The Put Management Must Ptay in the Safety Game.........30 Safety is a Way of ThtnUng.................................................... 33 VoImm 18 TroasacHoflS 39tti Natioooi Softty Courtis NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 425 No. MlcUgos Avnm Cbfeago 11. Hi. 18 Mttols Industry safety in steel warehousing where the va riety of sizes, types, grades and finishes of the steel carried in regular inventory is par ticularly great Problem number four was the employee's mental attitude in relation to the work pat tern of the industry. The high degree of flexibility in daily job assignments, bringing about a constant change in duties and indus trial environment, demands a general safct) knowledge of the warehouse operation. Thii is difficult to establish except through cxpc ricnce gained during an extended employ ment period. The Use of Wetting Agents to Control Dust in Industries By G. A. MAU Vice Pres^ Johnson March Corp^ Philadelphia, Pa. Within the past two decades chemists have I like the popular definition of a wetting developed materials with properties similar agent, which merely states that a wetting to soap but without the limitations, resulting agent added to water makes it wetter. Per in a large number of compounds with re haps, we should state for the purpose of markable physical properties. The behavior keeping the chemical terminology straight, of these materials has suggested their use that a wetting agent is a material which, in a wide variety of industrial fields. when added to water, or to any other liquid, These materials are known as Surface will cause considerable reduction in surface Active Agents since their primary effect is tension. Safety and health have been bene- at the boundaries or surfaces between two fitted by the use of wetting compounds in phases. many industries. Safety--in providing ha Reduction of interfacial tension, lowering of surface tension, increase of wetting power, deflocculation and emulsification are ter visibility around plant and equipment, health by preventing the absorption or in halation of dust some of the results of this activity. The Dusts, whether toxic of not, are harmful synthetic surface active agents first came and an attempt to group dusts under the into use in this country about 1930. In the headings "active" and "inert" (with refer few years since their introduction, they have ence to effect on health) has proved unsat become numerous and varied, and have isfactory. Investigations have proven that found many uses in diverse fields. The practically all dusts may be harmful if surface active agents can be subdivided into breathed in large amounts over long periods. five groups. Wetting agents, penetrating agents, dispersing agents, emulsifying agents and foaming agents. Reference will be directed particularly to the first and second groups. Namely, wet ting agents; producing increased wetting or spreading of an aeqeous solutioa or suspen sion over a repellent surface and the sec In this country, dust diseases usually des ignated as "silicosis* is more or less common among workers in the mining, grinding, granite and foundry industries. According to lanra and Vane, the estimated mxnbcr of men exposed to Stlka-Bearing Dust in various industries are as follows: ond group, penetrating agents, providing more rapid passage of a liquid into a porous solid. With the above brief discussion on sur face active agents, or as I will refer to them from now 'on as wetting agents or compound, I intend to discuss the use of wetting agents to coatrol dust in industry and particularly, the foundry. Proem Pcrcetsuar ol Nliobtl All Employees Esposed Mail mining ..........................................100 AjKhnatc coni mining ....................... 20 Quarrying o( grin.nr. gaaistet, sandstone. etc...........................................100 Smelting gt retming .............................100 Foundry wwitn.......................................100 Potteries, glass works. scoot products >0 Grinders, oulers, sand blajtcn, krsoua cnamclcrs ............................ Estimated total lot mining, quarry ing and menu!securing industries. 62.000 >0.000 22,000 1S.OOO 200,000 70.000 62.000 4>0,000 Tk* Use of Wtttmg Agents to Control Dust in Industries 19 In addition to those there are "thousands derstood. The phenomenon is basically one of workers who hare been exposed to silica of adsorption since a film of liquid must be dust in these various occupations and are adsorbed, upon the solid before wetting can now engaged in other forms of work." In order that we may better understand the purpose of this discussion on wetting agents for dust control it will be necessary to discuss the dangerous dust particle size and the wetting effect of taw water com occur. A liquid will spread on a solid if the surface tension of the Utter U greater than the sum of the interfacial tension be tween the solid and liquid and the surface tension of the liquid. Therefore, the wetting power of a liquid pared to wet water with the proper surface increases with a decrease in its surface ten tension and group combination. sion. Many dusts are wetted only with great Not all of the particles of inhaled dust gain access or are retained by the human lungs. For these reasons, the size of the dust present in the industrial atmosphere should be determined. Investigations have proven that particles greater than 10 microns'm longest dimen sion are very seldom found in the lungs, and that the' particle size found most com' monlv in hmgs were three to five microns. difficulty because of the presence of another film already absorbed on the surface This film might be adsorped air, which occurs in a dust cloud. Then wetting wall not take place unless the spreading force of the liquid is great enough to drive off the air layer. A wetting agent or compound of surface active agent groups will in most cases fur nish the spreading force of the liquid to drive off the air layer and wet the dust Due to gravity which causes rapid settling Time will not permit a discussion of other of suspensions and due to the protective than the high points of dust control in the action of the mucous surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, the larger particles do not penetrate to the terminal' portions of the lungs. Therefore, it is obvious that attention should be given chiefly to those particles which arc less than 10 microns in longest dimension and which can enter the hmgs. foundry industry. About three years ago, I was handed some foundry dust that was collected around the muller. and asked whether it could be wetted With a wetting agent. Much to my surprise, it was a combination of foundry dusts that did not respond to water or any single type of group of wetting agents This group particle size is very difficult known at that time. We finally found a to wet, and requires not only a low surface compound of surface active agents that tension liquid but a fine atomizing spray would actively wet this dust. Dusts difficult nozzle. Dust control by wetting depends for to wet can be wetted if the proper wetting its effectiveness upon the fact that, once the compound is used and the application cor dust has been trapped in water or some rect. One without the other will not. work. other liquid, the particles are not easily dis persed again in the air, until proper disposal has been made. Dust control by wet methods is attractive from the standpoint of cost but has not been highly successful in certain industries, with raw water. Many articles have been writ ten quoting not too good results in such applications as grinding wheels, rock drilling, mining, etc Dust control with water is better than no wetting at all, but would not reduce the dust count sufficiently to be safe, and in the case of some dusts, could not be wetted at all, especially the sizes 10 microns or less. So far we have touched on a discussion of the types of wetting agents, that a liquid with low surface tension is best for wetting, providing the dust and liquid are compatible, that the size dust particle we should be most interested in is three, to five microns or generally particle size less than . 10 microns. This size compares to fog particle sizes. The efficiency of wet dust control is de pendent upon the degree to which the parti cles are wetted. Important factors that de termine wettability or dusts are the proper wetting compound and the application of the proper particle size spray solution with noz To obtain better wetting, experimentation zles designed for the application and spray led to the use of wetting agents. pressures to create proper spray droplet size The physics of wetting is not entirely un and pattern. 20 Utialt Industry . Another big factor for efficient wet dost large areas and is not regularly removed, control it the selection of proper type noz wetting compounds are infinitely more ef zles. It is common practice to employ "a fective than spraying with water. nozzle" whether a solid or hollow eone or Plain water wets the surfaces of the floor flat sheet spray. No matter bow efficient sand, causing mod, or may run to lower the wetting compound may be, if the proper levels causing puddles and excess surface nozzle with proper spray pattern and angle moisture in spots. are not at the right location, results can not be obtained. Because very little penetration takes place air currents absorb the moisture rapidly, The methods usually employed to obtain allowing the send to dry sod become dusty fine atomization are high pump pressures, sbortiyafttr the water application. liquid with air misting nozzles and very low When applying wetting compounds to the capacity nozzles. floor a' fiat cutting spray nozzle has been High pressures are not desirable for dust found most effective. wetting. The high pressure spray causes the Wetting compounds permit the wetting of dust to disperse beyond the spray area. floors in the melting and pouring areas be Liquid air misting nozzles are very satis cause of quick deep penetration of the mois factory for spraying areas 10-20 ft from ture in the sand and much less possibility the nozzles. A very fine fog or mist spray that sand near the surface will be wet can be obtained with these nozzles provided enough to cause spattering of metal Pene sufficient nozzles are used for the spray tration with water is difficult and evaporates pattern. These nozzles are recommended for quickly. top spraying of shakeouts, sand conditioning, Crane shake out of castings usually in crane shakeout, etc. volve large areas in the main bays of many Low capacity nozzles can be grouped and used on medium pressures (40-70 psi) to obtain fine particle atomization, for close proximity dust concentrations near equip ment or conveyor transfer points, etc These nozzles are now available in capacities of 2 to 24 gallons per hour. foundries. While the shakeout periods might be confined to night or early morning hours, when few employees are in the area, most of the foundry becomes contaminated with airborne dust that is easily vibrated loose from the building structure and equipment when the full force of workmen are at work. A fine atomized solid cone spray ap Most wetting agents are shipped in con plied from nozzles attached to the crane centrated form and require dilution when . bridge over the shakeout area has been used used for spraying. Efficient, durable, auto successfully at a foundry. matic proportioning equipment is required At another foundry, a special portable for successful wet dust control. Propor- stand was built with the fog air misting tiooers meeting these conditions over a pe nozzles, which, is placed in a position at riod of years are now available oposite sides (.'the working which might Wetting Compounds are of great benefit be 2S feet or more in diameter. This type to foundries, not only for dust control but nozzle is also used for spraying over the for such things as fire fighting, core knock out, cleaning castings, core wash, recondi tioning the moulding sand, cupola smoke control, sand tempering, etc shakeout table. The fog air misting nozzle is used suc cessfully to supplement exhanst systems on shakeout machines. If the table is large and Dust control at crane and machine shake the dust is not bring properly exhausted, outs, mullers, floors, sand conditioning, the air fog misting nozzle has successfully grinding and cleaning departments are the contrbllcd the dust in areas not exhausted areas where foundries have proven wetting It might be over the ends of extra large compounds very successful. work extending over the table, or dae to The application of wetting compounds on sand not leaving underneath the shakeout foundry floors or walks, prevents dust aris fast enough. ing when rolling equipment or men travel The amount of dust produced by sand over them. It keeps the floating dust parti conditioning equipment is influenced largely cles from becoming airborne For general by whether the sand is hand'sd dry or moist. use, where the sand is accumulating over The sand should be moistened with wetting Tht AimmmihMtijm if Safety Programs 21 compounds to HEmirate 'dot before proc variations la Amine w than dubosti Pneu essing, matic chipping on large or nail, irregularly Wherever and b throwa from conAtlan- ytuput dbpersts enormous `"o*"** *C naming, direct prtwfft iwmci wn& of dot. Wetting compoands are effective fa eapndtjes considerably larger than tits aver* softening cores, malting than dustiest and age dost aonla are rwocnnwdei Tbb emch easier to remove, from the castings. nozzle mart have e fine atomised (pray be- There are many ether applications for caaae wetting of the sand b necessary to wetting compounds to control foundry dost, properly control the atmospheric dost De and. there are certainly many more uses, pendent npon bin capacity, we also recom such as tempering and prartrating agents. mend for large boa air fog misting nosrtes The few applications mentioned are merely over the storage area to control the dost to show possibilities. and to retire the treatment in the event the I trust Lhave .explained: L The pnrpose sand stands long enoogh to become dry. and of .wetting agents, that practically any dost dusty. .can be controlled with the proper wetting Wetting ooenpoimds.are being successfully gunpound. 2. That, dost particle sues of nsed to control dost arising daring slap at three to five microns or sues leas than 10 hand loading of mailer operations, which microns require low surface trnsion Cqmds are not rrhansted. Snail capacity nozzles compatible with the dost 3. That a wetting mounted over the mailer bowl will wet the oompocmd most be atomized to fine micron floating dost particles with very Gttk or size droplets for dust control. 4. That cor controlled moisture. If tempering of sand rect nozzles for tempering and general wet is required, the wetting agent is introduced ting, and fool-proof equipment are neces in the water fine. sary, automatic proportioning and nozzle Core knockouts may produce even greater control to make wet dnst control a success. The Administration of Safety Programs By A. C. 'lECKSTEAD Dir, Safety and Technical Employment, American 8hseWng and Refining Co, Salt Lake City, Utah In order to properly administer a safety program, it is first necessary to establish the proper organization. Thb organization most have the support of all individuals in the company from the chairman of the beard and president to the newest pay roll em ployee. Second, a definite safety policy mast be formulated by all levels of management in coajtmctioa with all members of the safety organization. Thb policy should be flexible enough to meet changing conditions and emergencies without causing . confusion or trouble. Third, it is necessary that the importance and proper emphasis to safety be recognized by all levels of management and by every employee in the company inrtutfmg em ployees just being birpd. Fourth, a definite foOow-up and check system through report* and oo-the-spot in spections should be conducted constantly to follow the progress of the safety program and to prevent bad practices from develop ing and relarging. Fifth, indmdaal pbnt safety departments most be provided with trained personnel and provided with the authority and equipment to do the job expected. The following' outlines the organization for the administration of a safety program as h b presently vet up in the American Smelting and Refining Company. Here, safety is recognized with the same impor tance as prodnetiorr by all levels of manage ment. The committee on safety and technical employment is composed of the top execu tives of the company mrinding the chairman of the board, the president, the operating vice presidents, and representatives from the financial tod legsj departments. The direc- Grormf Chairman--HOWARD HOLLAND^ Saperr&r of Safety, The Yoemgstown Second Vice-Chairmm lehem. Pa. J. NOLAN, Safety' Engineer," Bethlehem Steel Comparry, Beth Secretary--A. H. ZEILINGER, Safety Engineer. The Colorado Fad k Iron Corpora tion, Pueblo, Cola. - Bridge Company. Ambridge, Pa. New Letter Co-Editor--W. J. - If. REDWOOD, Safety Supervisor, Industrial Relations Department. Algoma Sted Corporation, Ltd, Sanh Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Consulting Committee--*R. L. R1D1NCER (Chairman), Director of Safety k Plant Pro tection, Inland Sted Company. East Chicago, lnd.; J. L MacKF.NZIE, Sopcrvisor of Safety. Sooth Works, United States Sted Company, Chicago, *I!L; J. W. TYSSE Safety Sopcrvisor, Chicago District, Republic Sted Company, Chicago, 111. Corniest ami Statistics Committee--E. J. LANGLAND (Chairman), Safety Director, Great Lakes Sted Corporation, Ecorae. Detroit. Mich.; J. P. LEONARD, Persorod and Safety Director, Btavr-Knox Company, Pittsburgh. Pa.; C. H. SUNDERLAND, Super visor of Labor Analysis, United States Sted Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. Engineering and Practices Committee--A G. WHISMAN (.Chairman), Supervisor of Safety, Gary Sted Works, United States Sted Qx, Gary, lnd. Fabricating industry GERARD O. GRIFFIN (Chairman). Director of Safety, Dravo Corporation, Neville Island,- Pittsburgh. Pa.; F. M. BEAUDOIN, Manager Industrial 'Relations, United States Sted Products Company., Petroleum. Iron Works Division, Sharon, Pa.; E. W. ENGERER, Management's Representative, Pittsburgh District, Bethlehem Sted Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.; H. PALMINI, Safety Engineer, J. I. Case Company. Rockford Works, Rockford. IR; WALTER E. WILLIAMS, Safety Engi neer. Butler Manufacturing Company. Galesburg. CL; P. L WISE, Supervisor Personnd k Safety, Blasr-Knox Division. Blaw-Knox Company, Blawnox, Pa. Foundry industry--J. D. HOLTZAPPLE (Chairman),-Personnel Supervisor, Continental Foundry k. Machine. Company, East Chicago, lnd.; ,*D. A FARR ELI. (Advisory Chairman), Supervisor of Safety, United States Sted Gx, -Pittsburgh, Pa.; "IRVIN A BRINKMAN, Director of Employment, Safety and Welfare, Mafkinmth-Hmphffl Company, Pittsburgh, Psl; GEORGE MILLIGAN, Safety Director, MinaeapolisMolice Co, Minneapolis, Mian.; SHERMAN RICHARDSON, Assistant Personnel Manager, American,Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation. Pittsburgh, Pa.; A G. STARRET 1', Peisound Director, The Buckeye Sted Castings Company, Co lumbus, Ohio; C J.-VAN DAMN, Safety Director. Campbell, Wyant k Cannon 37 Foundry Company, Muskegon, Mkh.; E. J. WALLMAN, District Supervisor of Safety, American Brake Shoe Co., Chicago, I1L Metallic Coating Industry BONNIE TRENT (Chairman), Plant Safety Committee. American Hot Dip Galvanisen Association. Inc, Pittsburgh, Pa.; *C. U. ALLEN (Advisory Chairman), Staff Supervisor of Safety, Armco Sted Corporation, Middletown. Ohio; T. C CARRICO, Director, Welfare and Safety, Wheeling Steel Corpo ration, Wheeling, W. Va. Non-ferrous Metals Industries--M. L. ABEL (Chairman), Executive Vice-President, Mag nesium Company of America, East Chicago, Ind.; "H. G. HENSEL (Advisory Chair man), Safety Director, The Youngstown Sheet Sc Tube Company, Chicago, III.; WILLIAM GILLIAND, Assistant Safety Director, Aluminum Company of America. Pittsburgh, Pa.; C. L. McCOY. Director of Personnel, Chase Brass A Copper Company. Cleveland. Ohio; I. E NICHOLS, Director of Safety, Reynolds Metals Company. Reynolds Metals Building. Richmond. Va.; G L. RIENZO. Supervisor of Workmen's Compensation. Revere Copper and Brass Inc., Rome, N. Y.; WILLIAM S. VISOKAY. Superintendent of Safety. Bridgeport Brass Company, Bridgeport. Conn. Steel Industry--W. E BARKER (Chairman). Safety Supervisor, East Works Plant. Armco Steel Corp.. Middletown, Ohio; G. J. EIGENBROD, Safety Supervisor. Republic Steel Corporation. Buffalo, N. Y.; STANLEY W. HALL Supervisor. Em ployee Services Section. Steel Division. Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich.; W. T. McLEAN, Supervisor of Safety. L'nited States Steel Co, Youngstown, Ohio; E. D. MORGAN, Superintendent of Plant Protection & Safety. Bethlehem Plant. Bethlehem Steel Company. Bethlehem. Pa.; W. D. WILLIAMS. Assistant Slipervisor of Safety, The Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, East Chicago. Ind. Steel Warehousing Industry--JOHN G CUSHING (Chairman), Director of Industrial Relations, United States Steel Supply Company, Chicago, I1L; *F. W. KELSEY (Ad visory Chairman), Supervisor of Safety & Welfare, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corpora tion. Jones & Laughlin Building. Pittsburgh, Pa.; M. A. KING, Supervisor of Safety. J. T. Ryerson Company. Chicago. 111.; JOHN E .SPANN, Engineer, Chicago Ware house, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Chicago, 111.; WALTER STONER, Super intendent Industrial Relations, Truscon Division, Republic Steel Corp, Youngstown, Ohio. Wire Manufacturing Industry--H. E FRAYER (Chairman),'Safety Director. L A. Young Spring Sc Wire Corp, Detroit. Mich.; *J. F. COLLINS, Supervisor of Safety. The Youngstown Sheet Sc Tube Company, Youngstown, Ohio; PETER CONTARDO. Safety Director. John A. Roebling's Sons Company, Trenton, N. J. Health Committee--DR. RICHARD J. BENNETT (Chairman), Chief Surgeon, United States Steel Company. Chicago. I1L; DR. E H. CARLETON, Medical Director, Inland Steel Company, Indiana Harbor Works, East Chicago, Ind.; DR. A. M. EDWARDS. Medical Director, American Steel & Wire Company, Cleveland, Ohio; DR. S. A. NORRIS, Chief Surgeon. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation. Pittsburgh, Pa. Membership Committee--W. M. NELSON (Chairman), Manager of Safety, Republic Steel Corp, Geveland. Ohio; R. H. BUMGARDNER, Manager, Safety and Casualty Bureau. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, Birmingham, Ala.; R. M. DAVIS. General Supervisor of Safety, Homestead Works, United States Steel Co, Munhall. Pa.; J. A. DOWNEY, JR, Director, Personnel Sc Safety, Slois-Sheffield Steel Sc Iron Company, Birmingham, Ala.; A L. LOTT. Manager of Industrial Relations, The Steel Company of Canada. Ltd., General Offices, Hamilton, Canada. G J. VANDEVENTER, Safety Director, Atlantic Steel Company, Atlanta, Ga. 38 Program Committee--E. H. HOUCK (Chairman), Superintendent of Safety and Welfare, Aliquipj* World, Jones & I|hBn Steel Corp, ABquippa, Pm.; C L. BRADSHAW, Safety Director, Aluminum Company of America, Pittsburgh, Pa.; G. F. GRACE, Assistant to General Sales Manager, Industrial Chain Division, Coiamhos McKinnon ChaL Corp, Tonawanda, N. Y.; EARLE M. LAYMAN, Director of Personnel, General Steel Castings Corp, Eddystone. Pa.; J. N. MAHAN, Supervisor of Safety and Insurance, Continental Steel Corp, Kokomo, Ind.; EDWARD MARTIN, Director of Safety, Oliver Iron and Steel Corpi; Pittsburgh, Pa.; ALLEN M. MORGAN, Manager, Industrial Relations Department, Haynes Stellite, Kokomo, Ind.; RUSSELL L PISLE, Superintendent, Industrial Relations, Chicago District, Republic Steel Corp, Chicago, IIL; T. R. SMITH, Safety Supervisor, Repub&c Steel Corp, Youngstown. Ohio. Trod* Association Liaison Committer--EDWARD C METZEL (Chairman), Assistant Supervisor of Safety, United States Steel Co, Pittsburgh, Pa.; P. J. BOWEN, Assist ant Safety Engineer, Great Lakes Corp, Ecorse, Detroit, Mich.; 'PAUL E GRUNDMAN, Safety Engineer. Rustless Iron and Steel Division, Annco Steel Corpi, Balti more, M<L; J. F. JULL Safety Director, Consolidated Western Steel Corp, Los Angeles, Calif.; W. W. BRANT, Supervisor of Safety, Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Company, Johnstown, Pa.; G. A. RILEY, Supervisor of Safety, American Brake Shoe Company, New York, N. Y.; J. R. VAN SYCKLE, Safety Supervisor, Republic Steel Corp, Cleveland, Ohio; R. M. WALSH, Assistant Director, Safety and Plant Service, Inland Stcd Company, Indiana Harbor Works, East Chicago, Ind. Virual Education and Poster Committee--ROBERT S. B. HOLMES (Chairman). Director of Training and Safety, National Tube Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.; A E ASEL, Safety Supervisor, Sheffield Steel Corp, Kansas Cty, Ma; H. J. JONES, Manager, Industrial Relations, The Colorado Fuel & Iron Corpi, Buffalo, N. Y.; PAUL LUNDQUIST, Safety Director, Acme Steel Company, Riverdak, IIL; D. D. MATEER, Supervisor, Safety and Welfare Department, Pittsburgh Works, Jones k. Laaghlin Steel Corp, Pittsburgh, Pa.; ARTHUR D. MURPHY, Director of Safety and Suggestion Plan, Crucible Steel Company of America, Pittsburgh, P*.; KENNETH L WARD, Assistant to Supervisor of Safety, The Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, Youngstown, Ohio. Uembers-at-Large--*E F. BLANK, Assistant to Vice-President, Employee and Public Relations, Jones k I-aughlin Sted Corp, Pittsburgh, Pa.; GROVER C BROWN. Secretary, Industrial Relations Committee, American Iron and Sted Institute, New York, N. Y.; *R_ A. CHAFFIN, Vke-Presidmt, Industrial Relations, Continental Sted Corp, Kokomo, Ind.; *R_ H. FERGUSON, Assistant Director of Industrial Rela tions, Republic Sted Corp, Cleveland, Ohio; *G. T. FONDA Assistant to President, Weirtoa Sted Company, Wdrton, W. Va.; *E H. FYLER, Superintendent, Industrial Relations, United States Sted Co. Gary Sted Works, Gary, Ind.; *H. J. GRIFFITH, Assistant to Manager of Cool Mines, Jones & I-anghlin Sted Corp, Vesta-Shannopin Cool Division, California, Pa.; *F. A LAUERMAN, Director of Industrial Relations, Republic Sted Corp, Youngstown, Ohio; *J. A OARTEL, Pittsburgh, Pa.; *R i. SCHMITT, Louisville, Ky.; *H. J. SPOERER, Director of Industrial Relations, The Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, Youngstown, Ohio. Staf Representative--WM. N. DAVIS, Senior Engineer, National Safety Cnnvil, Chicago, IIL Past General Chairman. 39 1951 Current Safety Topics in the MINING INDUSTRY As prtitltd la the Sassloas of tfca Mhrfog Section - at tba ltSl Katlonul Softly Cosgms i Texting of Mine Hoisting Ropes in Ontario.......................... 4 Safety Aspects of Winding Apparatus in Mines................. 10 Activities of Mechanical Mining Team Relative to Safety. 35 ) A Theory of Rockbursts............................................................. 39 Roof Bolting in Tunnels................*........................................... 43 Report of Mine Fire, Lark'Section, U.S. and Lark Mine. .. . 46 Programs in Safety Prevent Accidents............................. .. 53 The Foreman's Role in Accident Prevention and Training... 55 Extinguishing Mine Fires by Dry lee or Carbon Dioxide___ 59 Safety at Operations of American Zinc Company of Tennessee........................................................................... 66 Safety Precautions, Blasting Rock Island................................ 70 Blasting Practices at Tennessee Copper Company............... 75 Safety Practices at the Reynolds Mining Corp..................... 78 v | Volsmo 19 x Traasoctioas 39tb National Safety Coagress ; NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 425 fto. Michigan Avw-- Chicago 11, JU. Officers of the MINING SECTION NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 1951.52 General Chairman--CLIFFORD GIBSON, Mines Accident Prevention Assn, of Ontario, Timmins, Ontario, Canada. First Vice-Chairman--A. J. STROMQUIST, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co, Ishpeming. Mich. Second Vice-Chairman--J. O. MARSHALL, St. Joseph Lead Co, Balmat, N. Y. Third Vice-Chairman--OSCAR A. GLAESER, U. S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Secretary & News Letter Editor--D. O. KENNEDY, Safety and Health Branch, U. S Bureau of Mines, Washington, D. C Entertainment Committee--J. T. RYAN, JR. (Chairman), Mine Safety Appliances Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Engineering Committee--GEORGE GEDGE (Chairman), Calumet and Hecla Consoli dated Copper Co, Calumet, Mich.; RALPH CLELAND, International Nickel Co., Cooper Cliff, Ontario, Canada; F. R. BIRCHFIELD, Tennessee Coal, Iron & R.R. Com pany, Birmingham, Ala.; C. E SHEA, Oliver Iron Mining Company. Hibbing, Minn.; H. B. HUTCHENS, Eagle Piclier Mining & Smelting Co, Cardin, Okla.; RAY MOND R. KNILL, Potash Company of America, Carlsbad, New Mexico; JOHN B. BIKER, Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co, Ltd., of Canada, Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Membership Committee--J. T. WILLIAMS (Chairman), Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentration Co, Kellogg, Idaho; M. R. McPHERSON, Kerr-Addison Gold Mines, Ltd., Virginiatown, Ontario, Canada; C R. NEIL, Bethlehem Cornwall Corp, Corn wall, Pa.; E RUN EHJ ELM, Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company, Fib Floe. Manitoba, Canada. Program Committee--S. H. ASH (Chairman), Safety & Health Branch, U. S. Bureau of Mines, Washington, D. C; W. O. TOWER, Chief Inspector of Mines, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; C M. ELLEDGE Reynolds Mining Corp, Alexander, Ark. Poster and Visual Aids Committee--E F. BISHOP (Chairman), Anaconda Copper Mbbg Co, Butte, Mont.; R. E HARMON, Phelps Dodge Corp, New Cornelia Branch, Ajo, Aria.; G. W. KNUDSEN, Utah Copper Company, Bbgham, Utah; GEORGE W. STREEPEY, Alcoa Mining Co, New York. N. Y.; M. C M. POLLARD, National Gypsum Co, Buffalo, N. Y.; LAMAR WEAVER, Tennessee Copper Co, Copperhill. Term.; A H. ZEIL1NGER, Colorado Fuel & Iron Co, Pueblo, Colorado. Statistics Committee--FOREST T. MOYER (Chairman), U. S. Bureau of Mines, Acci dent Analyses Div, Washington, D. C. 82 Safety Promotion Committee--R. F. WILSON (Chairman), Oliver Iron Mining Co, Duluth, Mina; P. D. McMURRER. Mining Congress Journal, Washington, D. C; EVAN JUST, Engineering k Mining Journal, New York, N. Y.; JOHN DORSCH. Mining World, San Fnndsco, Cal.; H. R.' RICE, Canadian Mining Journal, Garden* Tale, Quebec, Canada, Hygiene ami Ventilation Committee--R. F.MMF.TT DOHERTY (Chairman), Anthracite Institute, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; E. A. ANUNDSEN, Plckaada Mather It Company, Duluth, Mina; C WESLEY POTTER, Homestake Mining Co, Lead. So. Dak. Memben-at-Lorge--*GEORGE GERRY, Pickands Mather ft Co, Ironwood. Mich.; WALTER E. MONTGOMERY. Quebec Asbestoa Mining Asao, Montreal, Quebec. Canada; `JAMES K. RICHARDSON. Kemecott Copper Gx. Salt Lake Gty. Utah; JOHN L. BOARDMAN. Anaconda Copper Mining Cd, Butte, Moat; *C M. FELLMAN, The Montreal Mining Co, Montreal, Wit.; A W. NESS, American Smelting k Refining Co, Sah Lake Gty, Utah; *P. M. ARTHUR, American Zinc Co. of Tennessee, Mascott, Term.; `ANGUS D. CAMPBELL, McIntyre Porcupine. Mines, Ltd, Schumacher, Ont, Canada; *W. H. COMINS, Baroid Sales Dir, National Lead Co, Texarkana, Texas; *R. DAWSON HALL, Coal Age, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co, Inc, New York, N. Y.; S. E. SHARP, Tennessee Copper Co, Copperfaill. Tena; R. F. A THEW, Steep Rock Iron Mines, Ltd, Steep Rode Lake, Ontario, Canada; D. D. MOFFAT, Utah Copper Co, Salt Lake Gty. Utah; R. H. SEIP. The New Jersey Zinc Co, Franklin. N. J.; `JOHN TREWEEK, Homestake Mining Co, Lead. S. D.; HOWARD I. YOUNG. American Zinc, Lead k Smelting Co, St. Louis, Mo. Staf Representative--G. G. GRIEVE, National Safety Council. Chicago, IQ. Past General Chairman S3 Current Safety Topics in POWER PRESS AND FORGING OPERATIONS As presented in the Sessions of the Power Press Section at the 1951 National Safety Congress Forge Plants Can Be Safe Plants!................................................ 3^ ^ What Is a Safe Press Shop?.......................................................... Safe Equipment and Keeping It Safe....................................... (Forging Operations) >. *- Safe Equipment and Keeping It Safe....................................... (In Press Shops) J - A Safe Department Makes a Supervisor Feel Good........... Preventive Maintenance in Forge Shops................................... lj5T Preventive Maintenance and Its Relationship to Safety. . . IJ ^ Keeping Operators Safe in Forging Operations................ 20 ,d>` Keeping Operators Safe........... ................................ 2i in i> Volume 22 Transactions 39th National Safety Congress NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 425 No. Michigan Avenue Chicago 11, ill. Officers of the POWER PRESS AND FORGING SECTION NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 19S1-S2 General Chairman W. L. HANAU, Assistant Superintendent. Engineering Department. The Fidelity ft Casualty Company of New York, Chicago. Vice-Chairman HARRY L. COIN, Safety Director, Ftsber Body Division, General Motors Corporation. Pontiac Plant, Pmtiac, Mich. Secretary--JAMES McCLIMANS, Safety Supervisor, Wcstinghouse Electric Corporation. Sharon. Pa. Program Chairman--GEO. DEWEY REED, Safety Engineer, Laming Employers* Underwriters, Lansing. Mich. Engineering and Technical Publications Committee--NORMAN DUNLAP (Chairman), Minster Machine Company, Minster, Ohio;. PAUL ANSTEDT, Works Manager, Northern Metal Products Co. Chicago, III.; WM. H. BERRY, Superintendent Forge Division. International Harvester Company, Tractor Works, Chicago, I1L; PERRY BOLIN, Director of Foreman Training ft Safety. The Oliver Corp_, Springfidd, Ohio; CHARLES D. BRAINERD, Olds Forge Plant, Oldsmobik Division, General Motors Corporation. Lansing, Mich.; MATTHEW A. CAVANAUGH, Maintenance Engineer. The Budd Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; MAGNUS CERSZEWSKI. Safety Engineer. Nash Motors--Plant 6, Milwaukee, Wis.; L. A. FAULKNER, Supervisor of Plant Service, Loss Prevention Department, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, Mass.; EDWARD A. HESSMER, Safety Director, Oliver Corporation, Battle Creek, Mich.; JOHN PRATI, General Foreman, Tractor Works, International Harvester Company, Chicago, 11L; GEORGE I. F. THERIAULT, Supervisor Maintenance. Plant 3, Frigidaire Division, General Motors Corporation, Dayton, Ohio; W. A. VOLLMER, Engineering Department, Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company. Milwaukee, Wis.; LOUIS M. ZALE, Safety Director, Ceco Steel Company, Gcera, 111. Advisers to Engineering and Technical Publications Committee--*E. CLARK WOOD WARD, Director of Safety,.A. O. Smith Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.; *E. J. WALLMAN, District Safety Supervisor, American Brake Shoe Company, Chicago, I1L Education and Training Committee--JOHN M. JENSEN (Chairman), Safety Super visor, Health and Safety Department, Allis-Oahnen Manufacturing Company, Mil waukee, Wis.; News Letter Editor; T. A. KRAKLOW, Safety Director, Deere and Company, East Moline, TIL; HAROLD V. ALLEN, Safety Director, Tele type Corporation, Chicago, 111.; ROY AUGUSTSON, Personnel and Safety Director. Great Lakes Plant, American Forge Division, American Brake Shoe Company, Chicago, 111.; G. H. DUGGER Director, Safety ft Fire Protection Division, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Santa Fe Operations Office, Albuquerque, N. M.; ARTHUR C HANSEN, M.D., Medical Dept., A. O. Smith Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.; L. R. KEMP, Director of Safety, Guide Lamp Division, General Motors Corporation, An derson, Lad.; HAROLD F. LILLIE, Director, I-araing Safety Council. I an ring, Mich.; VIRGIL J. MEYERS, Safety Director, Hawthorne Works, Western Electric Company, 26 Chicago, CL; T. C WIEBERS, Health and Safety Supervisor, American Can Com* j peny, Central Division, Chicago, IIL; RAY WINTER, Director of Safety, General Electric X-Ray Corporation, Milwaukee, Wit. Adviser* ta Education ami Tnmimg Comm\itU*--*HESSCHEL L,.SMITH, Safety Engi neer,' General Electric Company, Fort Wayne, Ind.; "GEORGE H. BERRY. Safety Supervisor, Pane! Dial Shops, Western Electric Company, Chicago, DL Statistical Commmitlee--C B. CANNON (Chairman), Dept, of Labor, State of Illinois, Chicago, IIL; MACK R. KRAKTZ, Safety- Director, Stewart-Warner Corporation, Chicago, IIL . Adviser to Statistical Committer "GEORGE W. GREENWOOD, Chief. Defense Co ordination, Hawthorne Works, Western Electric Company. Chicago, IIL .Ueemktrskip Commmitltt GEORGE O. McLELAND (Chairman), T. H. Masdn Com pany, Chiragn, DL; LEONARD COLE, Safety Engineer, Crane Company. Chicago, DL; FRANK W. FISKE, Safety Director, The Brewer-THcfacner Corporation, Cort land. N. Y. Adviser to Membership Committee--STEWART T. COOPER, Safety Director. Whirl pool Corporation. Sc Joseph. Mick; "ARTHUR R. GRAHAM. Supervising Safety -Engineer, Chicago District Bitominoos Casualty Corporation. Chicago, IQ. Staff Representative--ARTHUR S. KELLY. National Safety Council, Chicago, IIL 27 1951 Current Safety Topics in the RUBBER INDUSTRY As presented in the Sessions of the Rubber Section at the 1951 National Safety Congress New Developments n Rubber Reclaiming Safety................ 5 A. Plant Manager Looks at His Safety Program..................... 8 Safety in the Rubber Industry (A Symposium)..................... 12 Solvent Rre Hazards.................................................. ...................... 12 Control of Chemicals in the Rubber Industry ............................... .. 13 Power Truck Safety in the ..ubber Industry......................................... 14 Volume 28 Transactions 39th National Safety Congress NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 425 No. Michigan Avenue Chicago 7 7, III. Officera of the RUBBER SECTION NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 1951-52 General Chairman--G. H. BURKHARDT, .General Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. yiee-Chaitman in Charge of Program--R. M. BOYLES, Midwest Rubber Reclaiming Co, Ea.vt St. Louis, 111. Secretary--R. W. FICKES, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Akron, Ohio. .Vrtrx Letter Editor--F. W. SANDS. U. S. Rubber Co, New York, N. Y. Engineering Committee--W. I. DOOLING (Chairman), Hood Rubber Co, Div. of B. F. Goodrich Co, Watertown, Mass.; J. L. DEAN, The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, Memphis. Tenn.; A. R. POMEROY, The Ohio Rubber Co, Willoughby, Ohio. Trade Association and Liaison Committee--C. E BECK, (Chairman), St. Clair Rubber Co, Marysville. Mich. Health Committee--DR. R. H. WILSON (Chairman), The B. F. Goodrich Co, Akron, Ohio; K. A. KELSON, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Akron, Ohio; DR. W. L. HOGUE JR-, The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, Akron, Ohio. Membership Committee--T. J. CAIN, JR. (Chairman), The B. F. Goodrich Co, Akron, Ohio; *H. L. ANDREWS (Co-Chairman), The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, Pottstown. Pa.; *S. A. WRIGHT (Co-Chairman), Inland Manufacturing Div, General Motors Corp, Dayton. Ohio. Publicity Committee--C. E FRICK (Chairman), Van Cleet Brothers, Inc, Chicago, I1L Rules and Regulations Committee--*G. D. CROSS (Chairman), The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, Akron. Ohio. Poster Committee--M. R. BATCHE (Chairman), Xylos Rubber Co, Akron, Ohio; J. J. RAYTKWICH, Naugatuck Chemical, Div. of U. S. Rubber Co, Naugatuck, Conn. Statistics Committee--F. T. REYNOLDS (Chairman), University of Akron Government Laboratories. Akron, Ohio. Manufacture of Synthetic Rubber Committee--W. M. GRAFF (Chairman), U. S. Rubber Co, New York. N. Y.; K. B..DAVIS, B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co, Avon Lake. Ohio; E R. BON NEE Kentucky Synthetic Rubber Corp, Louisville, Ky.; \V. E. KAVENAGH. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Akron, Ohio. Members at 'Large--*T. H. BOY'D, Manhattan Rubber Manufacturing, Div. of Raybestos Manhattan. Inc, Passaic. N. J.; *R. A. BULLOCK, Corduroy Rubber Co, Grand Rapids. Mich.; *R. S. FARNUM, U. S. Rubber Co, Detroit, Mich.; *0. HOPKINS, U. S. Rubber Co, Providence, R. I.; 'ROLAND KASTELi, U. S. Rubber Co, New York, N. Y.; *J. M. KERRIGAN, U. S. Rubber Reclaiming Co, Buffalo, N. Y.; J. T. KIDNEY*. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Akron. Ohio; *J. E Lovas, U. S. Rubber Co, Passaic. N. J.; *W. L. SCHNEIDER. The B. F. Goodrich Co, Akron. Ohio. Staff Representative--F. A. VAN ATTA, National Saiety Council, Chicago, I1L * Piit Geaeril Cluirrnn 19