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I io April 17, 1968 Wr. Clifford JL. Sbeckler Vans ger Occupational Snviroruaent a 1 Control Johns- Hanvlllie Sales Corporation 22 Last 40th IStreet Ne* York, N. (Y. 1001.5 Dear Cliff: j In tie counciil meeting of April 3, 1968 held in your confer ence rooa, it! vjs agreed that I vould advise you by April 19, 1968 of h'atidnal Gypsun Company's position relative to the printing ?nd -distributing of the booklet entitled, "Ko conus endue Health Safety Practices." ! Our pov i t ion Jis tbai, vc Etrougly oppose the publication ar.d distribution jcf thr booklet. 0\'.y i.c?:-nop Jre: I 1) Ko risk line bec-n shown to the general public iron exposure to asbestos ceaent products canufactured for use ia the building ;and construction industry. V) the propcVsed booklet points to dangers to health iron the handling(of corrugated and flat asbestos sheets vhen there is no scientific evidence of ruch dangers. 'ihc booklet creates fear in the r.ir.ds cf buyers, users, vcrkqrs without JU8ti-f 1 cation . These fears vould be da "-.aging Ito the entire industry. I i't. agree with the J-U position paper of January 15, 1DGS, sub.;i-;ribo to the concepts of the Institute of Occupa t iona 1 and kr.virui'.ner.tal Health ia Hoot ret 1, and are extending full co operation to U. S. Public Health Service in its study of ashtr-to in processing plants. o Ao *< I I This strong opposition to tbo publishing of the booklet hns the full concurrence of the top executives of our company, including the-Chief Executive Officer. i Cliff, te wou3d he nost Tilling tc neet vith you and other asbestos cemedt r.anufacturers to discuss Health anc Er.vironnental problesjs relative to our industry, at eny tir.c. Beef. regards . ; Sincerely, NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY jt'rar.k H. Y.i;;au Y)i rer to;, of Safety l j V o*r 1j C/` ' RESEARCH st ENGINEERING CENTER 16? MANVIUE. NEW JERSEY IEIEPHONC. I20l| RANDOLPH 2 V000 . . if **1 J ' Hay 6, 1963 \ He. ftaidtfljk llfnttjrmaa* Director of Safety National $ypaum Company Gold Bood Building Buffalo, #CV York 16202 Deer Fraaki , v'( ' Thank you for tho comprehensive review of the booklet "Recommended Health Safety Practical for Handling and Applying Asbestos-Cement Products". Needless to say* there Is an apparent difference of opinion between the council member In ralatipp to the need for this booklet. , 1 have,received tentative approval of the booklet as written in draft form from ortalo-Teod* fynoral Anallno and Film, and Johns-Manville. It would bo extremely advantageous to have unanimous agreement of the council ror.-ters concerning any publications dealing with health. This is especially desirable In view of the pontynuOUO adverse publicity and attacks on various materials. * I am confident there would be a benefit in further discussions of this matter by the council, ttynild you be receptive to attending another meeting? I note frpfeucqptes of correspondence from our Mr. Cerny that your Mr. A1 Fay has an Interest In a seminar to be sponsored by the Mineral Fiber Products Bureau on the subject of health* The seminar la to ba delayed until after the Now York Academy of Science meeting on May 16* 1968. Perhaps Mr. Fay would be interested in attending the council;meeting In order to coordinate our actlvltlaa. 1 will delay catting a data for'the council meeting pending your reply, Please advise tentative cooViolent dataa during weaka of June 10 or 17. Thank you for ypu kindness and cooperation. Sincerely. C`l.Mu<k Lfa A C. L. Sheckler ' DOX IIMf T*>V iAlOT7E, N.C, .14773 May 17, 1963 Cleveland, Ohio >0 1. TeNtile industry info sane as Thermal Workers in opinion of Dr. Wright - degree tnav not be the same. 2. J-M - Atmosphere - to not let one fiber get loose knowing this is a goal only. 3. J-M is cleaning up all plants. a) Bag opening dept, is completely enclosed and personnel completely protected. b) Eroocs have been replaced with vacuum equipment. c) Broken bags a.re immediately repaired and used - not stored. d) Wooden corners are placed in bag storage on aisles. 4. National Gypsum plants are dirty in Fiber receiving and storage areas. Opening procedures are poor. T>. J-M's V.P. oi Publicity and Pub!i 5 < Relations, Jack In-1_ <was not aware cf booklet. 6S Hr. Vi'right is engaged in measuring fiber concentration in plants to make then safe. Also he is a member of their environmental health committee. 7. Conclusion Asbestos Cement is not, at this time, proven to be a culprit. National Gypcun should continue to. oppose dis *. ribution to the put lie any literature damaging to there products. The nanciing oi fibers may cause asbestosis. Protection should be provided employees. Attending meeting were - Dr. Geo. Wright Frank 2ircmeraan J. W. Duncan Don Hayes ) Roland Walkex- ) Maverick and Haines V- cc: J. W. Duncan Dear Mr. Zir=nftrn.,.n: A group of industries are interested in promoting health safety practices in relation to toxic or potentially tcxic materials. Vhc industries currently involved include: Certain-teed Ceneral Analj.ne Flinrkote Owens-Coming .Johns - Manvi 1 le, and File: (Huberoid Co.) Our ?: e s id-?n t, C, 31. Burnett, discussed this vith v cur Vice Freticenc, A. H. Fay. Ur. Fay has advised that you have been appointed to represent your cenrpany, and suggested that 1 contact you directly. V'e ere tentatively arranging a tenting for April 3, 1965 at ?:3C A.U. The reeting ill be held in the Johns-Manville Second Floor Conference F.oc-n at 22 East ^Oth St. (corner of ^-Oth and .Madison) , New York City. V.'c are currently preparing a booklet entitled "?,cce--.ended health Sjfcty Practices for Handling and Applying ;jbestcs-Cceer.t Products". I a_v. confident that you vill contribute a great deal to our efforts and lock forward to sheeting you. In the event that the date of April 3 is not convenient for you, cr anyone of u.n has a la'st ciinute change in his r.rnvcl schedules, I suggest ve contact each other by ;hone. My phcr.e nuT.'.ber is Area Code 201, 722 -9000 ?x r. 626. Very truly yours, (.. 1.. Shcckier, Manager Occupational Zr.virorctenta 1 C OO COrrJJi, c: .S/r: -,i K0?X 1L0BS&S. PE I !M n,>ew i' ntti