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RECEIVED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE FOUNDATION OF AM ERICA, IN C. 4400 FirTH Avenue rAUG 61981 LEGAL DEPT. FjjITTTSBURBOM 13, Pa. December 2, 1946 Mellon Institute, on Uo\ember 7, tba question was raised, "Who is going to take the leadership in advancing occupational health -- the unions, government, or industry?* (please see Annual Meeting Digest now being mailed separately*) TTe bring this question to your attention in submitting the statement covering your company4 a membership for 1947 in Industrial Hygiene Foundation--the only national association of private industries for the advancement of employee health*'. This Foundation is not & commercial service with something to sell; rather, it is your cyrsasv and 300 other firms joined together for research, and the application pf that research, for the well-being of people at work. This year the Foundation's staff hes been strengthened with the appointment of another engineer end a full-time medical director. A new committee was created on Chemistry and.To:d.colog7 to serve Members. Two physicians were added to the Medical Committee, one as a consultant to the Foundation's staff. Round-1ahie conferences were introduced at this year's meeting for physicians -- for physicians, attorneys, end compensation men -- for engineers -- and for chemists from Member companies to enable these specialists to exchange pertinent, unpublished data end experiences. Announcement is made here of the election of the following new trustees: F.F. Colcord, Vice President W.3. Given. Jr.. President B.E. Kuechle, Vice President U.S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co. American Brake Shoe Comnanv Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. Other trustees, members, activities, etc., are given in the enclosed circular which has just been issued. The above is an incomplete outline of some Foundation accom plishments in 1946. Through this cooperative undertaking, companies profit individ ually and industry profits collectively from the advancement of occupational health. For this reason we look forward to your continued participation and to enlarged op portunities for serving your organization in the year ahead. Very truly yours JFM;d ends John F. McMahon Managing Director P.S. Foundation activity is limited only by the number of members nay we enlist your help in interesting other firms7 or orASSOCIATION INOU9TRIC9 for Tb advancement MCAlTnTUL MQ.HINS CONDITIONS