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JCt>>j . Hr. M. Q. Sc'.weroft McCill Study of Asbestos Safety Garments July 24, 1974 As John Kagenhcicer has previously consented on your letter of June 23 concerning the McGill study, 1 will licit ay observations to the following: 1. The McGill study confirms earlier British studies showing that in normal use asbestos satetv garments gan release cSncentracions of asbestos fibersin eaccssof permissible limits. 2. There is evidence that aluminizing or otherwise treating the fabric will significantly reduce the amount of fiber released. 3. Asbestos safety garments are necessary for the protection of workers in essential industries. 4. The safety garment industry must take aeaaures to insure that users of asbestos garments are protected froa inhalation of asbestos fibers and that the use of such garments does not violate the OSHA Asbestos Standard. 5. R/M has the knowledge and capabilities needed to lead the industry in the development and marketing of asbestos safety garments. If there is further delay we will lose the advantage we now have. Copies of two British studies and a memorandum from Stephen Holncs arc attached. Attachments CC: Messrs. P. G. Dolan J. F. Maelaehlan J. J. .Vapenlieimer h'. S. Sicnson J. T. Tramor 1. ' cr.vrr John )!. Marsh o:c2i