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-- -rf miXJSTEIAIi SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 1901 NORTH MOOEE STREET ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22209 ' SAFETY NEARING APPAREL GROUP MEETING Thursday, March l8, 1976 William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT SAG-67 MINUTES A meeting- of the Safety Wearing Apparel Group, Industrial Safety Equipment Association, was held today at the William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsyl vania. The following were in attendance: C. Grossman J. Gauerke B. Shepard J. A. Casey D. N. Schleicher G. C. Davis R. M. Ladick ' L. Hatch G. W. Herzberger, Jr. D. Houston J. Moore R. Sager G. G. Dickson H. L. WheelerE. E. Wilcher, Jr. A-Best Products Company Edmont-Wils on The Gentex Corporation Granet Div. ESB, Inc. Kelier Glove Manufacturing Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine'Safety Appliances Company Norton Co. Safety Clothing & Equipment Co. Safety Clothing & Equipment Co. Sager Glove Corp. Sager Glove Corp. Standard Safety Equipment Company Wheeler Protective Apparel, Inc. ISEA Executive Director Chairman Wheeler presided and called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. On motion by Mr. Casey, seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried, the Minutes of the Play 22, 1975 meeting were approved as previously distributed. George Dickson, who is serving as Chairman of the Subcommittee' bn Chemical Test Standards, reported on the activities of his group. He pointed out 2 meetings have been held on the matter of establishing standard testing procedures for chemically resistant apparel. He urged the members of SWAG to carefully review the. Minutes' of the Committee meetings and feel free-to submit comments on this project. Mr. Dickson also indicated that the Committee will probably be meeting again in April. Chairman Wheeler, reporting for the Safety Clothing Standard Subcommittee, indicated that he was directing an effort to develop a suggested standard for a 3-ixich firefighters' coat, and that Bob Thomas is heading a special committee to develop a standard for a glove. Related to glove standards, Mr. Gauerke stated that Arthur D. Little has been working on a standard for firefighters' gloves for NIOSH. In connection with this, Mr. Gauerke sub mitted the attached criteria for liquid-proof gloves as developed by.Arthur D. Little, and requested members of SWAG to submit comments on this memo randum. DKS 273 2- - Mr. Ladick pointed out that a great deal of confusion exists regarding which organizations are doing work on standards development for safety clothing. He suggested that the Association attempt to develop a list of the key people and organizations who -are currently involved with standards work, so that members might be able to use this for reference purposes. The Executive Director indicated he and the Chairman of the Group would attempt to establish a list of this type. Hr. Casey raised a ^question as to whether the Committee on Chemical Test Standards has been in touch with the Natick Laboratories. It was report ed that the Committee does plan to contact Natick, and Mr. Casey emphasized that they-might have some background information that might be helpful to the Committee. Mr. Sager was asked to report on the status of the proposed OSHA Standard for Exposure to Asbestos. He pointed out that the OSHA proposal of October 9, 1975 would require a limitation of .5 fiber per'cc (down from the 2 fiber count which is proposed, for July 1, 1976). Mr. Sager indicated that, even if -it were technically feasible to reduce -the fiber count to .5 .for clothing manufacturers, 'it would become prohibitive from a cost, standpoint to comply. Mr. Sager also elaborated on the meeting he attended of the Asbestos Information Association on February 4, 1976. He pointed out that the AIA is developing medical data, as well as preparing a thorough study on the economic impact of the proposed standards. He also indicated that the AIA is hopeful of obtaining exceptions for smaller companies using asbestos, and that furthermore, those using asbestos for occupational safe ty and health purposes should be exempt from the regulations, because this would be counterproductive. On motion by Mr.-Casey, seconded by Mr. Dickson and carried, Mr. Sager was officially named as the SWAG representative to the Asbestos Triformation Association. Belated to this problem, Mr. Shepard Re stated that -same industry suppliers of asbestos are indicating the use of warning labels might be helpful in limiting liability. In connection with membership expansion plans for SWAG, Chairman Wheeler announced that Eyrepel Products, Inc. has recently joined ISEA.' He warmly welcomed this company to membership. The Executive Director reviewed the list of prospective members for the Safety Wearing Apparel Group, and it was suggested that a copy of this be sent .to al 1 members for-assistance "in soliciting these companies. Mr. Schleicher presented the attached report on behalf of Foreign Competi tion Committee Chairman Franklin. As the enclosure indicates, the Inter national Trade Commission has rejected the appeal for relief from glove imports by the Work Glove Manufacturers Association. Mr. Schleicher empha sized that he felt it would be desirable for the Industry to .develop an effective statistical program which could prove to be extremely useful at some future date, should importation problems arise within other sections of the Safety Wearing Apparel Industry. Mr. Shepard suggested the possi bility of having a speaker on the matter of foreign competition at a future ISEA meeting. DKS 274 -3Mr. Wheeler ashed Mr. Shepard, -who is Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, to prepare a brief report on the SWAG meeting being held on this date in Pittsburgh. Mr. Wheeler summarized his views on the Bendix Report, which Mr. Wheeler described as a survey of potential industry needs for safety clothing. He felt that the Bendix Report was too long and because of poor sampling techniques, it resulted in inconclusive statistical evidence, which was hard to interpret. Mr. Wheeler also commented on the possibility of ISEA establishing an Exhibitors' Council to help improve arrangements for the Rational Safety Congress. The Executive Director commented on the responses which have been received to the questionnaire on this subject, and indicated a high ly favorable reaction has developed so far. There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion to adjourn was adopted. Respectfully submitted EEWraf DKS 275