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FILE NAME: Abex (ABX) DATE: 1973 Feb 16 DOC#: ABX094 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Minutes of the Meeting of the Asbestos Study Committee with Members Present FRICTIOH MATERIALS STAJHARDS INSTIIDTE. LHC., E. 210 ROUTE A, PARAMUS.N.J.07652 MINUTES OF THE MEETING-: . of th* >- .ASBESTOS STUDT OOMMTTTEE Friday, February .16, 1973, at 9:30 A.H. at the . Institute Office, E. 210 Route A. P a r a n a , H.J. ` MEMBERS PRESENT PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT WV-06027 I. H. Wearer, Chairman J. C. Henning R. Wagner ' - E. H. Pelerabend MEMBERS MOT PRESENT Eaybestoa-Kanhsttan, Inc.' Firestone Tire A Rubber. Co., World Beatoa Division Carlisle Corporation Molded Materials Division Abas Corporation . . .. . American Brakebldt Division ' T. Bell U. Spurgeon . OTHERS PRESENT B. X . Porter Company Bendlx Coxporstlon R. C. Wyatt E. W. Drialane' . ... ^ Maremont Corporation . Prlctlon Materials Standards Institute The meeting was called to order by Mr. Weaver, Chairman, at 9:30 A.M. 1 '" : MINUTES OP PREVIOUS MEETINC . * The Secretary read a summary of the Minutes of the Meeting held August 17, 1972. These minutes bad been released and a motion for their acceptance had been ' obtained. - ..1( , Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed. I t was RESOLVED: To accept the minutes of the August 17, 1972 meeting - as distributed. LABELING PRACTICES The subject of labeling of finished friction-materials was the first I t e m `on the agenda. -'While Interpreting the 05RA requirements,-It.Is noted that the haxardeus vetoing label mu9t.be used vhera subsequent.working of! the materials would create airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers In enccess-^of the exposure limits of the 0SRA Standard. In many 'drilling and grinding operations without dust collectors, Committee Members Indicated that the 10 fibers/cc celling concentration has been exceeded. P-FMS1- OCOG SCF-ALLF-04380  M oUtrn o Meeting of Asbestos Study Cnmnittea -2 T e b r u a f y M , 2973 !,Be Chairman mentioned a survey made In the Metropolitan :arearx:cmcerning the rallnlng of.bakery trucks. The survey (conducted'by an Individual,affilleted with Ht. Sinai Hospital) ..indicated that during radius grinding and-drilling of brake linings that the airborne concentration- of.ashento,fibers .waain .. excess of the 10 fibers/cc -celling value. ~ ' . : The results of our survey on Mcgfeer practices 'for*labeling -was"reviewed. ".The ' results had been updated shoving that 15 Meobers had replied of .the Z5.JMecber* questioned. The results indicate that the Membership is tiotnov labeling In accordance with the OSHA requirements, and while 'they Interpret.the OSHA regulations to require labeling where subsequent machining Is expected, they are undecided as to exactly what they vlll do as regards labeling. -In the survey, 2 Mesbers Indicated that a ''binder*' treatment nVx it unnecessary .for the Member to label: He believes h e is replying with the -Labeling requirement Ho label is required where asbestos fibers have been modified by a .bonding agent...so that during any reasonably foreseeable use...processing...no.airborne concentration of asbestos fibers In excess of the exposure limits..will be re- * leased." . . . ' It la the view of most Members of the Committee that tbe`3 flbers/cc (TWA) la . exceeded in many areas such as Inspection, drilling, and grinding where, .there .la no adequate dust collection machinery. This could happen In garages where subsequent drilling and grinding Is often required sod where there Is no . adequate dust collection equipment. While the Members with 02M account* are dealing with manufacturera wh o should understand the OSHA regulations, the biggest problem may h e with the small.shops that are exempt from the'XequlreMnta of OSHA regulations. In an Interpretation of the regulations, It la apparent that where subsequent .working of th m aterial can raise the airborne asbestos concentrations above the limits that the manufacturer Is required to label the material. `Would labeling of cartons suffice? The Committee felt that, yes, this would be labeling that would meet the spirit of the OSHA Regulations. Would it be necessary to put the warning label on individual segmental A Manier mentioned that in maay cases the carton, or wrapping, for the brake lining Is disposed of before the brake lining moves in to the working area. It was felt that if the warning label were on the carton or skid' when It was received by the customer that the customer has aome responsibility to pass .the Information on, and it was not necessary to label the individual segmenta. In.the discussion concerning labeling xequlraaenCa, .rhe JHesbers had to distinguish between "where subsequent working will he required" as against "where there is any possibility that subsequent working will be required." Again the point was made that with ondusted linings from a manufacturer it la likely that customer inspection, or possibly opening of cartons, could show airborne fiber concentrations In excess of the 5 flbers/cc (TWA). In discussion of the reasons to support or oppose labeling requirements, th question was raised aa to whether objections centered around .the cost of the labeling. Mesbers indicated that the direct cost of could be minimal. Most labeling could b e put on by the box manufacturer at little additional cost to the friction material manufacturer. The rejoinder to this was that the Meabers felt that it was not the direct cost that bothered them. Rather, it la the Indirect coot of the customer reaction to the warning label. Will the customer be tempted to purchase his linings from a manufacturer who "oe* PMt **** w n i n g label on the cartons, giving aa advantage to the manufacturer who does not comply with the law or to the foreign manufacturer who Is not aware of and cannot he punished by the law? . Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Consultte e -3 - February 16, 1973 Opon motion duly made, seconded, end unanimously passed. It was RESOLVED: Uxat (1) where.asbestos containing materials do not have the asbestos fiber completely locked In, or (2) where subsequent operations nay be -performed on asbestos containing materials, the hazardous.labeling practice b e adhered to I n -accordance with the Label Specifications ip-the OSHA Standards * for Exposure to Asbestos Dust. . .. The Michigan requirements for labeling toxic and hazardous materials were discussed. These h ad been sent to the Kenbers of the Committee in Decesber 1972. The Ford Motor Company had called to the attention of manufacturers t h e labeling requirements for hazardous substances pursuant to Act #282 of Michigan Public Acts of 1967. -^In the Michigan Standards there are specific requirements concerned primarily with flammable and toxic materials. They do not specifically. Include asbestos. There are certain label requirements such -as "DANCER, WARNING, CAUTION." The Federal OSHA requirements for asbestos specify CAUTION, which 1 the least sensational of the type headings used. Of course, the DANGER warning In the Michigan regulations is for materials that vould be almost instantly lethal. However, it ia difficult to tie In asbestos to the specific label required. It la felt by the Conmdttee Meshers that adherence to the Federal OSHA requirements should be the first step taken. While the issue cannot he specifically resolved, it Is felt that compliance with the Federal OSHA regulations for asbestos vould Indicate compliance with the Michigan regulations. While it Is desirable that any label used b y the Members should also cover the requlresmnts of various state codes, the first step vould be to get the Members to label according to the Federal OSHA regulations. As regards the Committee's recommendation to the Membership, a decision cannot he 1 1 y t,a t**e Bixe th label. The OSHA regulations state that the label shall be of sufficient size and contrast as to be readily visible and legible." Hr. Weaver has received some data on typical caution labels now in use. Mr. Wyatt will furnish the Secretary the label type that his firm is using. Based on the labels now in use, the Secretary will distribute this information to the Meobera of the Committee for their review. With this Information, the Committee should be in a position to propose label specifications to meet the Federal OSHA requirements. . . NEW TORE TIMES MAGAZINE ARTICLE "ASBESTOS. T H E SAVER OF LIVES, HAS A DEADLY SIDE" Copies of this article had been distributed to Members of the Comsittee. In addition, based on requests from Meshers not associated with the Committee there were additional copies of the article distributed. As the brake lining industry as such vas not a specific target, it was felt that no reply to the Times article vas called for by the Institute. Mr. Weaver brought to the meeting copies of another article in the Saturday Review of the Society entitled "An Asbestos Town Struggles With e Siller." This particular article'concentrated on the Johns-Mauvllle plant in M a s v U l e , New Jersey. This, of course, was not their brake lining facility. Other than the specifics of the individuals from Maayilla, the article relied on much of the sane background that appears in the w t i e l i in the Hew fork Times No action is planned on these articles, but they are almost enquired reading. Hinuf of Meeting of ^be^oe Study Committee ' -6- ' Pebmaxy 16. 1573 . HEALTH EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF OSEA . All Messbera o f .the Committee ere aware of the medical exxnlnation -requirements In the OSBA regulations.-'All have t a k a j t e p i to'caqily with -these .-requirements. . The basics of the OSHArequlrenentsarejapreplacement-examination,van annual examination and a requirement as regards -termination* of *>employment IKIheac tv: _. .requlrrmenta are .for .workers w ho are ."exposed.to airborne concentration-of 5r.V'asbestos fibers." Note that there are no specific U n i t s which tell whether an * office employee who oust-make occasional trips :into the factory area la exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers. The treatment of t-Ms Is -possibly best carried out by meeting the spirit of the regulations I n Including those employees In the exam inations w ho are exposed to concentrations in excess of 1 fiber/cc (as ussd by.ona member). The interesting service b y International Compumetlcs was discussed. cJIhe International Compumetlcs Corporation,, located In Princeton; H e w .Jersey,-rpropooea a series of mobile medical tests which would Include the-full examination requirement, computerized medica l- records, at e price that appeared "interesting to the Members. They will also provide a $500,000 "Errors and OmLsslona"^.insurance policy to the company for their program. Two of the Committee Menbers h a d Investigated International Compumetlcs and while they were not long on experience ss regards medical background, they apparently did hove some computer capabilities. Also, it was felt that they m ay have the talent to accomplish vhsc they propose to do. One Member planned to use the ICM services In one of thelx factories. Another Member.considered U3ng their services In a factory which later was scheduled for closing. Another Committee Member suggested that while the International Compumetlcs proposals are Interesting that It might be possible to do what they have done even more reasonably. They work with their local Tuberculosis Society in scheduling examinations in the mobile unit. The Tuberculosis Society does the X-Ray and pulmonary function examinations. The company doctor. In the meanwhile, does the balance of the medical examination. Where local tuberculosis wish to cooperate, this might be advantageous to both the manufacturer -and the worker. In a review of the proposal by International Compumetlcs Corporation it is Indicated that they will do everything that Is required b y the OSHA regulations. The Institute Office will let -the -Membership kn e w of the .availability -of the services of International Compumetica Corporation. We wi l l not a-specific recommendation. The Oiairman also mentioned that there was a New York group bad proposed some similar services'and that we should also let the Membership know about them. ' ' * - One Metber who has already planned to use the International Compumetlcs Corporation proposal will let us know his evaluation of them after they have finished their tests. In direct answer to the question from Mr. Iverson, President of Internatloa* Compumetlcs Corporation, we w i l l not give them our mailing list. Rather, we will advise our Members of their services. ' ASBESTOS- BAG"r"O-PEN~IN-G MAC"HINER-Y The Institute had sent out to the Membership Information on manufacturers of 8peclallred bag opening machinery. The problem here Is to keep the asbestos fiber concentrations .minimized during bag opening and to properly dispose of asbestos dust still left In the bags. The list of those manufacturing hag . / > * \ any Klffcte* of Meeting of Asbestos Study Coocdctee . . -3- February 1, 1373 opening equipment should b e expended to Include the: '-** Taunton Engineering Company . T-**-700 West.Water Street ' : ' : . v 'XCTatmton,-.Massachusetts*02780 ........ '* - . -- \\ :- ;*> /" . - - -*riKSTITOTE SEMINAR ON SAFETY AMD HEALTH REGULATIONS ;: : ' ' ' A Menfcer mentioned that the dissemination of 'information on the bag opening ' machinery v u interesting. Perhaps there is ore Information that can he given to the M e a b a n concerning disposal, collection, and other techniques used'to comply with the various regulations* In response to a direct question, the Secretary indicated that* as long as any proposed activity In'the area, stayed within the guidelines of our Constitution there should be no reason why activity could not be planned i n this area. These would b e specifically covered by far objects i n our Constitution such as maintaining and .raising the standards of all products,--and the cooperation with the United States Government through Its varions departments -and bureaus, etc. The Mesfeete suggested a workshop or a seminar which concerned "Asbestos regnlatlons as they affect the work place or the environment." Zt was" recommended that the Committee's Interest is such semi nar or workshop should be-approved by-the .Institute before further'action is- planned. ` * . Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: ' That the Committee is interested in a workshop on the effect of Government safety and health regulations and proposed solutions thereto. ' - Th Secretary Is directed to have this Resolution reviewed so that the Committee could draw up a formal agenda for such a workshop. It would b e the Committee's intention to have the Institute sponsor thi b workshop in some convenient location as soon as it is reasonably possible. - . - EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS The Environmental Protection Agency had advised the Secretary that they expected to have the new LPA "Emissions 'SXandggfla'-regulattons ~pcd>Hatred b y -the -dddlo -of February. The Committee Chairman advises that publication of the-regulations has been delayed and it is now expected that these regulations will be Issued possibly by February 23, 1973. ` ' In the regulations there will be source reporting requirements. These have been extended to 90 days rather than the 30 days that had been indicated earlier. Control practices-are still'the basic -means of applying the standard. Control practices will be'required where, visible emissions exist. "It is not known whether waste disposal will be included in the regulations. REPORT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE OH ASBESTOS CANCERS At the request of the Chairman, the Members of the Committee had been-sent a copy of the report of the Advisory Committee on Asbestos Cancers. The meeting was held in Lyon, France, on October 5 and 6 , 3972. This report had been reviewed by the Meshers of' the.Conanlttee. and there were no comments made thereon. 'The Minute* of of Asbestos Study Coasirt*-* -6- February 16, IS73 OxalrBsa advise that thl report w as to have .restrieted circulation and "that the International Agency'!or `Research on Cancer bad not officially released * the report. --As we may have been premature:n .distributing the report^rit_ia suggested, that.the eebers.-JcestrlctttheirJrclrculation.-of<umy,lnf<inaationrcootained The Bendlx Corporation has been running tests on vehicle and on dynaaemter. to - entrap the wear debrla of brake linings and clutch facings. This study la ` contract to the Environmental Protection Agency. Originally, the-report-was to have been made in 1972.' ' izri . Dr. Spurgeon, of the Bendlx Research Laboratories, advises that a .finalrreport should ha published on these particulate emissions sometime within the.neict-.slx weeks. Thera 1b no indication as.to what-these results show,..as the work (at this stage) is not for publication. - . ' STATISTICAL TVAUTATIOK OF THE MEMBRANE-FILTER METHOD * The Chairman distributed to the Committee die conclusions and recommendations I n a report made for the Asbestos Information Association on the precision -- - ; accuracy of the Membrane Filter Method for measuring concentrations of asbestos fiber. This report was done b y the LFE Corporation under contract for the . . . Asbestos Information Association. 'The evaluation was not reviewed b y the Cousltcee Members at the meeting. . HIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS AS REGARDS HEAT STRESS This particular area does not. pertain specifically to asbestos. However, most of the brake lining and clutch facing' manufacturers work with hoc presses and various ovens. The recommendations as regards heat stress will affect most of the Members, a Member's work i n the area of heat stress measurements was distributed for their review, along with a copy of die NIOSH recommendations. Again, as this information was new to some of the Committee Members the data was distributed sad not discussed. ' ******** - There being no further business brought before the Committee, upon motion duly miade, seconded end unanimously passed, .it vss RESOLVED: To adjourn. Adjourned ae 1:00 p.m. . "*>. " v- E. W. Drlslane Secretary