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i' f .l ft WRG 001201 0363S20-1 TO: R. J. Ktsjsva, (Tcnolrce/ lihov) TATI; Marc.-. IQ, 1968 FROM: Peter Kcstic STIJICT: I aiuaerial Hygiene Survey CC: \ V. 1. T^rcart I,. L. Meaxs R. V. Sterrott (Zonolite/Chicagc) 0. ?. Stewart (Zonolite/Travelers Rest) E. D. Lovick (Zonolite/Libby) J. P. Cahalane J. F. Murphy, Jr. This is be explain further the proposed survey of our i-ibby operations by a Johns-Manvilla Industrial Hygienist. Because of their experience with Asbestos fibers and dusts in general, we have solicited their assistance in this regard. .Although this has been in the discussion stage for some tine now, it was not until a few days ago that I was able to button things up with J.M. The survey will be conducted by their Industrial Hygiene Supervisor Ralph Himanarch during the week of July 15, 1968. I will arrive there the week of July 8, conduct my annual safety survey and coordinate the industrial hygiene survey. His equipment will be shipped to Libby prior to his arrival where. In order that he may do some preliminary planning r.r.i :o better acquaint him with the material, Mr. Hindmarch has asked t ;.r ve send him ike following: Pr^ingc of the layout ci Lie Dry Mill, each fir or. '"natever tnctographs of the Try Mill you may Sample of raw ore (approx, two tablespoons full . Sample of ore, Just before expansion. Sample of expanded vermiculite (as it is ta-ggotA . Mill yon please send this material to him at the ;s ..anville Research and Engineering Center, P. 0. Box 159, Manville, iisv Jor-wr. If you'd like drawings or photographs returned to you I would suggest - ?: w ont ion thi.3 to him in your ecver letter. Although hindmarch did not r.n ; .'or reports of previous samplings, he might went to see them while he':; /.-.re. So that I may be kept abreast, I would appreciate your notifying : a v am the materis.", has been sent to him. .The purpose of this survey is to determine if we r.:." dust probl am. how extensive it may be, its source, and eventually, t: c-isaended correct! action. Mo bleme-fi lug or criticism is intended. Fee:.', s: to 3ay, thing; should he as normal as possible. hothiag extra should , .. . ; by way c J -loan-uu, adjustments in ventilation, reduction in pree.* :: ?*. etc. to give wore favorable picture. If v.? have a problem. let's as much as vs c?-. about it arc then decide what has to be done. ?i. -T. iCuyava o Industrial ..'arch 19, I 103635204 Since vs do not vmnt to generate undue apprenension ana because your employees know that air sampling is dene routinely by your own personnel, I think it vould be veil to Just let it be ltnovn that the industrial hygiene survey in July is Just part of ny annual safety survey. I shall keep ycu posted as to exact time of arrival, motel reservations, etc. at a later date. If there are any questions I shall be glad to answer them for you. Peter Kostic PK:tas P.S. Although I had indicate 1 that ve vould pay all expenses in connection with this survey, J-M vould have none of it. We have but to pick up their man in Spokeae when he arrives there.