Document DMXVmR49m4NYwDBwNQRa0Y43Q

Tim CO-121 T'NITED STATES C --ORIENT hr<11-43) ^ AOi Memorandum, TO Thomas Cursis FROM w.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AND DEFENSE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DATE: November 7, 1968 la reply refer to: SUBJECT: Asbestos Storage (Health Protection) Storage and handling of asbestos as described in the GSA Storage Manual have been, discussed with asbestos producing companies and the asbestos Textile Institute* Apparently heavy paper hags holding 100 pounds of asbestos fiber are used to the greatest extent at this time* However, some companies have started to use some type of plastic container and there Is still some use of burlap bags. It was recommended by all the persons Inter viewed chat whatever container is used, it should be made of, or lined with, an impermeable material* If there Is any handling of asbestos In bulk or in unlined burlap bags, rsspiraeors must be used, the persons Involved may be subjected to a vacuum cleaning, and the work clothes washed at the plant. 5 bSi\; ... Uvi -y j_BB 0018399~J THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD OF PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 0400 -y V . BUY US. SAVINGS BONDS RE ULARLY ON THE PAYROLL SAVINGS PLAN