Document B5rz2kMZD1nZbKmn7jzrO4oLJ
FILE NAME: Garlock (GAR)
DATE: 1946 Mar 13
DOC#: GAR071
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Minutes of the Dust Control Committee - Asbestos Textile Institute
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IN ATTENDANCE:
C. H. Carlough CAROLINA. ASBESTOS CO.
T. S. Sadler
CAROLINA ASBESTOS CO.
Phil Cannon JOHNS-MANVILLE CQRP.
Fred Armstrong J 0 M S - M A N 7 H L E CQRP.
Ernest Muehleclc
KEASEET & MATTTSQN
TEXTILE
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INSTITUTE
MINUTES of the Dust Control rCommlttefe meeting held Wednesday,
March 13, 19^6 ,at the Engineers
Club, Philadelphia, Pa.
G. S. Fabel SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO.
A. J. Scanlon
PHILADELPHIA ASBESTOS CO.
John Weber PHILADELPHIA ASBESTOS CO.
Harris D. McKinney INSTITUTE MANAGER
NO. 1
The meeting vas called to order by Temporary Chairman, Erase ^ Muehleck. It was
moved by Mr. Fable and seconded by Mr. Cannon that Mr, Muehleck be elected Chairman
of the Dust Control Committee. Motion unanimously passed.
NO. 2
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Using the agenda prepared by Mr. Muehleck as a guide, the matter of various smtbods
used In determining the amount of dust present In the atmosphere vas brought up
for discussion. Mr. Muehleck described the Bausch & Lomb dust counter, Its costs,
etc. and open discussion was held on methods used by other member companies. Mr. Muehleck suggested that each member company send a report to the Committee Chairman
covering their dust count procedures, as well as their State and Insurance Company
regulations and standards. This suggestion was acceptable to all present.
cDi'scuBeira-was'"heldjOi^asmDB~of"protection ror employees' engaged In the emptying of -asbestos: fibre bags "received from the mines. ^ Various types of respirators were
discussed, and It vas suggested that all member companies send to the Committee Chairman a report on their experience vith different typos of respirators.
iChe-uee-of~X=Bays as a meaiw~*of analyzing lung conditions of employees vas als<T-
QTls'cussed In detailTT^It vas agreed "by all that a pre-employment examination Is
Important and further protection, to the employee could he given by means of X-Rays
throughout the year. Mr. Muehleck offered to furnish to the Minager the
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the Xeashey & Mattison doctor vho is a specialist in X-Ray reading. He also agreed
to send to the Manager several form letters which the K & M doctor uses in noticing
employees vhose working conditions should be changed.
WO. k
Dust control in the fibre preparation room was covered in a report by Mr. Muehleck.
His recommendation of the use of Sun Oil Conpany's No. 538 asbestos fibre condition
ing oil -was discussed in detail.
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WO. 5
^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ f ^ d u c t r c m ~ ' o l ^ d u s t ' a t the carding"engines was then discussed! Mr.
McKinney presented a report from the Garlock Backing Company relative to their dust
control system. Since this report seemed to be of considerable interest to all
present, it -was suggested that the Manager secure the permission of the Oarlock
Backing Company to have this report copied and circulated to the member companies
of the Institute.
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WO. 6
Before analyzing the remaining problems of this Dust Control Committee, Mr, Armstrong suggested that an outline be made of the objectives at hand. Reviewing the points discussed, it vas agreed that the following points were worthy of initial considera tion by this Committee:
A letter from Ur Marshall of Baybestos-Manhattan iras presented* wherein he suggested changing the name of the Dust Control Committee to 'Air Hygiene Committee 3his point was discussed* and it was agreed that the matter would be brought up at the next meeting of the Board of Governors for their consideration*
NO. 8
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Mr. Stanton presented an outline of the Jobns-Mazxtllle Industrial Hygiene Program
and points therein were discussed in some detail. It was felt that this compre
hensive plan might he of interest to others and Mr. Stanton authorized its
reproduction for circulation to all member companies*
There being zio further business before the Cosmittee* the meeting was adjourned*
HARRIS D. McKHOEf Ifenager
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