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.* FRICTION MATERIALS StWiO/WDS INSTITUTE, JftC., E-210 RCUU * * BVtUT i ,<\c 1 ^ ** \i:tr?Nd;- '471 9, 1973 Tos Delegates and Alternates Subject: Recommendation f Asbestos Study Committee This Bulletin concerns Asbestos end related subjects (primarily Im-plent pr< ffis). Please route this to these responsible Per this work. Labeling. Practice* The Asbestos Study Cenmittse, eftor considerable discuss ion end debate, end careful selection of the wording* unanimously passed the following resolution it February 16, 1973 meeting* RESOLVED: T^t (1) where eebestos containing materials do net hav? their aebestoe fiber completely locked in, or (2) where subsequent operations may be performed on asbestos cent* ainlng meterlale, the hexardous labeling practice be adhered to in accordance with the Label Specification* in the Q&A Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Suet* in easer.ee, the Comitt te Is saying that the members should comply with th* OSHA regulations. At the next meeting, the Committee plans to make s recomendai on the site and style of the label. Enclosed are the final results of the survey which was made of the member M concerning labeling by members. Be received 13 replies fro* an original canvass 25 member*. MW* *. Sag.than?no Machinery In earlier bulletins we fwve aiMamd th membership of the avail ability of asbestos bag opening machinery. Among these listed earlier were* Faimount Engineering, Hacfcettstown, K. J. Stuart Gldpat Corporation, 2anesvUle, Ohio Fourier Steel Berks, Quebec, Canada Vaneo Machine Company, Van Bert, Ohio Another firm which has capabilities in the asbestos bag opening field is: Taunton Engineering Company, Inc. TOC Best lister Street Taunton, Uses. #278 fe WAr. Ce**Ai~e tirtar^ * .r WV-06029 Bulletin Uarch 8, 1TT3 Emwl--t lan far Rgu1tan in the OSHA Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust, medical examination r aments ars spalled out for workers who sty b# exposed to airborne asbestos fibi Host firms with members oft the Contittee have already instituted ti* required a examinations. Thora U an interesting service aval labia from International Co*paodies ( ration (ICU) where they offer to do the examinations, maintain records, ate., hat appear* to ba a ressonablt faa basis# Plata* refer to their lottar to ih* I nat i tuta of Februery 6, 1973. Tha coata indicated vara for a contract with U Institute - something that was not raquaatad and which tha Inst i tuts efiuld.net. directly sponsor. Any work would heva to ba on an individual omnufeeturer basi Tha contact isi Ur, Don Ivorton International Compumedlea Corporation 14 Usshington Road Princeton Junction, ft. J. JC8550 incidentally, wo era in no position to judge tha quality of ICU*a member plans to usa thair sarvisas. C M tha matting on# mtffibar mentioned that they hava received tha eooperetic of tha local T0 and Respiratory Disease Association. Tha Association brings in mobila unit and runs tha Way and pulironary function exam! nations, from this tha Cerrpany Physician conducts tha balanea of tl* exam. C-'D/Vc Enclosure* E. B. firi alane Executive Director final Results - Institute Labeling Survey .Laboratories * .SaeoeppLliiniMs/Ccouunntiijefigg .Aiifrbcorrnne* Ashmeios fiber* international CIcmmppuummoeddTes Ceorrppeonration mcrtO* KATE2IA1S STAiA*0$ IXSZIVJZZ. ItfC., 1.210 tOITt 4, YASJtVS, H.J. 0?S52 Assies snfflY ecmrms - ujszuv.g smrr ?3 i 6 ^ (2S *a*u*ats 13 rcpllaa, all ^utstioes sot aaavarad) fbiaatlon Now label raplaetftt&t hlpmaati hoe 1" S Ondaetdad Asoileah to SBSS l 13 How labal O.E.H. hlprant# Pita to labal ta~ plaeastat ahip**ftc*? 2 11 5S 4 20 A,9 * Plan to labal O.E.if. ahlpBonea? 43 4 2 Znearprac OSIU to ra^ulra laballot ihara aubaa^uaat sachi&l&s la axpacead? 20 4 1 C 4. htabar raplyiaf T!S, atatat: "If such praotica la ropulrad aad/or adopt** by THSI.* 5. Isobar raplyioc *0, aestaa: *ur a*earlal hat boas srtacad with a biadtr - tharafera do raw aabaataa la prajuuuu" C. Ktafear raptyla* YtS, atacaa: will labal tf It la daearslaad that our boadl&i or bladlap aatarial dm sot me cha ataodard." 5. Maabar raplyln* m, ttccaa `Vt lariat cartas* 1/4- latears, cup sidu of cartoo. V do aoc laprint carets* for OEM nrvla outlata ufetra Hals* arc cmplataly drill#* as* taportrouod raquliia* so aabaaaua&t opacities* os eha LU4a*a." ^ I OS MATERIALS STANDARDS ! MSTI TLfT, itC., -215 RX7 4, PARAf/JS, <Tc52 ' S are S1-* ' i * r* w *' BULLETIN . No. 471 VOf KC1' 'March 9, 1973 raa To: Delegates and Alternates Subiect: Recommendation of Asbestos Study Committee This Bulletin concerns Asbestos and related subjects {primarily in-plani probl ems). Please route this to those responsible for this work. Labeljng Practice^ The Asbestos Study Committee, after considerable discussion and debate, and careful selection of the wording, unanimously passed the following resolution at the February 16, 1973 meeting: RESOLVED: That (l) where asbestos containing materials do not have their asbestos fiber completely locked in, or (2) where subsequent operations may be performed on asbestos cont aining materials, the hazardous labeling practice be adhered to in accordance with the Label Specifications in the OSHA Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Zbsi# In essence, the Committee is saying that the members should comply with the OSHA regulations. At the next meeting, the Committee plans to make a recommendation on the size and style of the label. Enclosed are the final results of the survey which was made of the me&bership concerning labeling by members. We received 15 replies fron an original canvass of 25 members. Automatic Sag Coeninp Machinery in earlier bulletins we hav dvi*ed the manhership of the availability of asbestos bag opening maehinary, Among those listed earlier were: Fairmont Engineer trig, Hacket t gtown, N. J. Stuart Glopal Corporation, Zanesville, Ohio Fourier Steel Works, &ebec, Canada Vanco Machine Coroany. Van Wert, Ohio Another firm which has capabilities in the asbestos bag opening field is: Taunton Eng i near ing Company, Ine. 700 West Water Street Taunton, Mass. #>2780 P-FMSI- 0C33 Laboratories,for >nr and/or Countyno Airborne Asbestos Fibers ir*. * list of laboratories who will do Basel fog and/orcount ir^r cf * * - * --a-a---- - ,,_L. ... iMtlaM, 5-net in J?4?l - 2- Medic^ Examinations, forQ5HA AsbestosRegulations In the G5HA Standard for .Expoaure to Asfeesi* Dust^ medical examination requir ements are galled out for workers who may be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers., itest firms with members on the Ccnmittee have already instituted the retired meoicai examinations. There is an interesting service available from International Comoumedics Corp oration (ICM) where they offer to do the examinations, maintain records, etc., on whai appears io be a reasonable fee basis. Please refer to their letter to the Institute of February 6, 19?3. The costs indicated were for a contract with the Institute - something that was not requested and which the institute could not directly sponsor. Any work would hove to be on an individual manufacturer basis. The contact is? Mr. Ibn Iverson International Consumed ics Corporation 14 Washington Road Princeton Junction, U, *X J08550 member plans to use their services. At the meeting one member mentioned that they have received the cooperation of the local 78 and Respiratory disease Association. The Association^brings in their mobile unit and runs the X-ray and pulmonary function examinations. From this point the Company Physician conducts the balance of the exam. ESS/ere Enclosure*. E. W. Dr islang Executive Director Final Results - Institute Labeling Survey Laboratories - Sapl ing/Count jng forborne Asbestos Fibers International Comoumedics Corporation