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" FRICTION MAXElUALS S'I'ALIDARDS I NSnTUTE , nIC., Eo. 210 ROUTE 4, PABAMt1S,N.J.1)7652 MIIroTESOF mE MEETIUG;' 't. _ o..f the '! : J-: ; ASB!.STO'STtJDT CO... MM:ITI'E! " Friday,. February ,16, 1973, at 9:30 A.H. '00, at the ' InStitute Office. E. 2J.() Route 4, Paramus, N.J . MEMBERS PRESENT B PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT j -wV- ()fJ1,OlJ I. H. Weaver, O:1a1rman J. C. Henning B. Yagner ' E. H. Feierabend Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc.o F1rest~ne Tire & Rubber; Co., World Bestos Division carlisle Corporation Molded Materials Div1sicni Abex 'Corporaticm ' .." , Americ:an Brakeblok'Div1sion ' UEMBERS NOT PRESENT 'I. Bell W. 'Spurgeon .. H. 'K. Porter ~' Bendix Corporation OTHERS PRESENT It. C. Wyatt E" W. Dris lane , .. ' . Maremcmt Corporation Friction 11aterials Standards Institute The meeting was c.a1led to order by Hr. Weaver, Cha:l.rman, at 9:30 A'.H. ~ KINlTl'ESOF PREVIOUSMEETING ....1 . The Secretary read a summary of the Minutes of the Meeting beld August 17, 1972. ,These minutes had been released and a lIOtion for their acceptance bad been ' obtained. ' . ':.4:. ., I.: 0 Upon motion duly aade, seconded and unanimously passed, .it vas 'to ..' "I ...... '7 RESOLVED: To 'accept the minutes of the August 17, 1972 1IIIE!eting as d:1atributed. - ..... LABELING PRACTICES ,, the aubjectof labeling of finisbed friction'materials va the fintite.'on the agenda. :~le interpre~ing the OSHArequirements, ,1.t 1.8 noted that the hazardous waming label must, be used where' subsequent, vork1Dg of', the materials would create airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers 1.n acusc,'of 'the exposure limitS' of the' OSHAStandard. In m8ny 'drilling aDd grind1.ng opefationa without dust collecton, COIIIIII1tteeHeDben ind1.cated that the 10 fiben/cc ce1.11.Dg concentration has been exceeded. _ PFMSI OOQG . Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study CClIIIldttee -2- February 16, 1913 :'"lbe Q1ainaan ~tiotied a survey made in the MetropoUtaD :arean:oncarDing the reli.niDg of .bakery truW. The survey (cond~tea' by aD '1Dtlividual,affiUated vi th Ht. ,S1Da1Hospital) ,.!Ddicated that 'during radius grinding me! ..~ll..i.Da of brake 1in1Dp that the airborne concentration' of. asbeatoe. fibers .v~,~1D .. 0' ' excess of the 10 fibers/cc "c'e.1l1ng value. - - -.._...;-";~--:!.:'..:....... .. -.~ ....... -' _ ~..' '!'he results of our survey on Memberp' ractices" for labeling .'V.. =-rev1.eweJd>~Tbe . results had been updated showing that 15 Membershad repUed' of .the 25..Me1llbers' questioned. '!'he results indicate that the Membership is 'Dot-DOW J.abeling j.n accordance with the OSHArequirements, and while 'they interpret, the OSHA. regulations to require labeling where subsequent machining is expected,. they are undecided as to exactly what they will do as regards labeUng.' - In the survey, 2, ~ers indicated that a '~inder" treatment makes it, unnecessary. for the Member'to label: Be believes he is complying with the '1abeUng requirement "No label is required vhere 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 \w1J.l be re- leased.1t .: It is the view of most Members of the Committee that the' 5 fibers/cc (TWA)is exceeded in many areas such as "inspection, drilling, and gTindicg where..there is no adequate dust collection machinery. 'This could happen in garages where subsequent drilling and grinding is often required aDd where there is no adequate dust collection equipment. While the Heulbers with OEMaccoUDts are dealing with manufncture~a who should understand the OSHATegulations, the biggest problem may .be with the small,shops that are exempt from the'requirements 'of the OSHAregulations. 1D an interpretation of tbe regulations. 1.t j,a apparent that where subsequent .worldng of the material can ra1.se the a1.rborne asbestoe concentrations above the 1im:1ts tha~ the manufacturer is required to label the materla1. -WouldJ.abel1Dg of cartons'suffice? '!'he Comm:1tteefelt that, yes, this would be labeling .that would meet the spirit of -the OSHARegulations. ,Would it be necessary to put the warni.ng label on individual segments? A Member l:1eDtionedthat in many cases the carton, or wrapping. for the brake llning 18 disposed of before the brake liDing moves in to the working area. It wa felt that if the ,w~ng label were on the carton or skid vhen it was received by the customer that the customer has smne responsibility to pass .the .informatioo on, and it was not necessary to label the individual segments. In ,the discussion concerning labeling requirements, the Mezera had to distinguish between ''where subsequent working rill be required" as against "where there is BDYpossibility that subsequent working rill be required. II Aga1.nthe point was made that with undusted l.1n1ngs from ~ manufacturer 'it is likely that customer inspection, or possib 1y opening of cartons, could show airborne fiber concentrations in exc... of the 5 fibers/cc (NA). In discussion of the reasons to support or oppose labeling requirements, the question was raised as to whether objections centered around .the cost of the labeling. Membersindicated that the direct cost of labeling could be minimal. Host labeling eould be put on by the box manufacturer at littl~ a,lditicmal cost to the friction material manufacturer. '!'he rejoinder to this was that the Membersfelt that it \o~asnot the d:lrect cost that b')thered them. Rather. it is the indirect cost of the customer reaction te.- the warning label. Will the customer be tempted to purchase his linings from a manufl'lcturer vho does not put the warning label on the cartons, giv1.ng aD advantage to the manufacturer who does not comply with the lei or to the foreign manufacturer who is not aware of and c:an:a.otbe pUDishe4 by the l.,? Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee -3- Pebruary 16, 1973 Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED:That (1) where. asbestos containing materials do not have the asbestos fiber completely locked in, or (2) where ..:.~s.ubsequent operations may be 'performed on asbestos containing ,'. materials, the hazardous. labeling practice be adhered to.n . accordance with ~e Label Specifications ip.-the .OSHAStandards . for Exposure to Asbestoe Dust. The U1cbigan requirements for labeling toxic and hazardous materials were discussed. These had been sent to the !leDIbers of the Committee in December 1972. The Ford Motor Company had called to the attention of manufacturers ~e labeling requirements for hazardous substances pursuant to Act 1282 of Michigan Public Acts of 1967. --In the M1cbigan Standards there are specific labeling Tequirements concerned primarily with flammable and toxic materials. They do 'not specifically include asbestos. There are certain label requirements such..as ''DANGER, WARNING, CAUTIONII . The Federal OSHArequirements for asbestos specifyCAl1TION, which is the least sensational of the type headings used. Of course, the DANGEwRa.rning in the Michigan regulations is for materials that would be almost instantly lethal. However, it is difficult to tie in asbestos to the specific label required. It is felt by the Committee !ledIers that adherence to the Federal OSHA requirements should be the first step taken. While the issue cannot be specifically resolved, it is felt that compliance with the Federal OSHA regulations for asbestos would indicate compliance with the Michigan regulations. While it is desirable that any label used by the Members should also cover the requirements of various state codes, the first step would be to get the Members to label according to the Federal OSHA regulations. As regards the COIIIIIittee's rec01lllllendation to the lfembership, a decision cannot be made as yet on the size of the label. The OSHAregulations state that the label shall be "of sufficient size and contrast as to be readily visible and legible." Nr. Weaver has receiv,ed some data on typical caution labels now in use. Hr. Wyatt will furnish the Secretary the label type that hi. firm is using. Dased CD the labels now in use, the Secretary will distribute this information to the Memben of the COIIIIIitteefor their review. With this information, the C01IIIIl1tteeshould be in a position t~ propose label specifications to meet the Federal OSHA requirements. lmtol YORKTIMESl".AGAZINAERTICLE "ASBESTOST, HE~~VER.qf..1d~,._~_ A DEADLYSIDE" Copies of thi. article had been dis'tributed to Members of the Couaittee. In addition, based on requests from Membersnot associated with the COIIlIll1ttee, there were additional copies of the article distributed. As the brake lining industry as such was not a specific target, it was felt that no reply to the Times article was called for by the Institute. Hr. Weaver brought to the meeting copies of another article in the Saturday Review of the Society entitled "An Asbestos TownStruggles With a I'~ller.1 This particular article concentrated on the Johns-Manville plant in Manville, NewJersey. This, of course, was not their brake lining facility. Other than the specifics of the individuals from lfanville, the article relied on much of the same background that appears in the article in the ~ew York Times. No action is planned on these articles, but they are almost required reading. Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee -4- February 16, 1973 . HEaTH EXAMINATIORNEQUI~"'TS OF OSHA All Members of, die Committee are' aware of the medical exam1natiOll -require-enta ill the OSHA regulations.' -:'"AllhaVe taken .atep. to' comply with. these :1:equ1remeDta. a',The basics of 'the ,OSHAr'equirements' are; preplacement exand na don,Tan annual ..:...: exandnat:1on and a requirement as Tegarda' termination .of 0, employment. ~ese ~; .' ',:. requirements are ,for -workers who 'are, "exposed, to airborne concentrat:1011 'of ~".::{ asbestos fibers. tI Note -that there are 'DO spec.1fic limits which tell Wflether.an '.: office employee who must 'make occasional trips :into the factory area is exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers. The treatment of this is possibly best carried out by meeting the spirit. of the 'regulations 1n including those employees in the examinations who are exposed to concentrations in excess of 1 fiber/cc (as used by.one member). The interesting service by International Compumetic:swas discussed. ~.:rhe International 'Compumetics Corporation" ~oc:ated in Princ:eton;"New ,Jersey,-propoees a series of 1IIObilemedical tests vh1c:h would include the .full examinat:1on '" requirement, computerized medical records, at a price that appeared ~teresting to the Members. They will also provide a $500,000 ItErrors and Om1ssions'!.ainsurance polley to the company for their program. Two of the COIIIIIIitteeHeu:bers..had investigated International Compumet:1csand while they were not long on experience as regards medical background, they apparently did have S01De computer c:apabil1tiea. Also t it was felt that they may have the talent to accomplish what they propose to do. One Memberplanned to use the ICMservices in one of their factoriea. Another Member. cODSider~d using their services in a factory whic:h .later wu scheduled for closing. Another Comndttee Membersuggested that while the International Compumet:1c:8 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 eX.m1nations. The company doctor, in the me~ile, does the balance of the medical examination. Yhere local tubercuJ.oais unite wish to cooperate. this might be advantageous to both the manufacturer ~e!, the worker. In a revi.ew of the proposal by International Compumetics Corporation it is indicated that they will do everything that is required by the OSHA regulations. The Institute Office will let the Membership know of the availability of the services of International Compumetic8 Corporation. Wew1ll not make a.~pec1fic rec01llllleDdation. The Qaairman also mentioned that there was a NewYork group that had proposed' some si~lar services' ane! that we should also let the Membership know about them. One Memer who has already planned to use the International Compumetic:sCorporation proposal w1ll let us know his evaluation of them after they 'have finished their tests. In direct anqwer to the question from Hr. Iverson. President of Internation" Compumetics Corporntion, we w11l not give them our mailing list. Rather. we will advise our Members of their services. ASBESTOS BAG OPENING MACHINERY The Institute had sent out to the Membership information on manufacturers of specialized bag opening machinery. The prob1e:R here 1s to keep the asbestos fiber concentrations minimized during bag open1ng and to properly dispose of any asbestos dust still left in the bags. The list of those manufacturing bag Minutes of Ueeting of Asbestos Stl:dy Committee . -5- February 16, 1973 opening equipaint should be expanded to include the: .:.. Taunton Engineering COIIpany ~<'..-... -"~~_100 West. Water Street .~.:':&:"taunton, .lias.amusetu- ... 02780 ~..~. :":,:'{:;i.~'.~~~_:.'::.:: .. - 4 .. -~~-~~:;.:..: ' ;. ~;: ~. -~:INSTIT'lJ'l'E SEMINAR ON SAFE'l'Y AND HEALTH REGULAl'IONS A Meuber 1Dimtionedthat -the dissemination of information on the bag opening machinery va interesting_ Perhaps there is IIIDreinformation that 'can be given .to tbe Membersconcerning disposal, collection. and other techniques used "to cDJDPlywith tbe various regulations . In response to a direct question, the Secretary indicated that-as long asany proposed acti-dty inthe area stayed within the guidelines of -our Constitution there should be no reason why activity could not be planned .in this area. These vould be spec:ific:ally covered by a few objects 1.D our Constitution such as maintaining and raising the standards of all products.-:and "the cooperation with the lJD1.ted States Government through its various depart:ments ..and bureaus, etc. The Hemera suggested a vorkshop or a . seminar which concerned "Asbestos regulati0D8 as they affect the vork place or the en-dromDeJlt.II It vas" recOlllllleDdedthat the COIIIIId.ttee'sinterest in such a semi- . nar or workshop should be -approved by .the .1Dstitute before further' action 18 planned. . Upon motion duly made, seconded and 'm8T11J!1()uslypassed, it was RESOLVED: That the COIIIIIittee is interested in a workshop on the effect of Goverament safe~ md health regulatiDDS and proposed solutions thereto. . The SecretarY is directed to have this Resolution reviewed so that the Co1lllll1ttee could draw up a formal agenda for such .a workshop. It would'be the COIIIIDittee'a intention to have the Institute sponsor this workshop in some convenient location as soon as it is reasonably possible. EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS The EnvirOD:lllentalProtection .Agency had advised the Secretary that they expected to have the new EPA Emissions Standards regulations published by the middle of Februaiy. The COIIIIIittee Clairman advises that publication 'of the regulations bas 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. 'lbese have been extended to 90 days' rather than the ~. days that had been .indicated earlier. Control practices' are still' the basic'means of applying the standard. Control practices will be -required where. -dsible emissions exist. "It is not knClWD whether waste disposal will be included in the regulations. REPORTOF ADVISORYCOMMITTEOENASBESTOS CANCEllS At the request of the Clairman, the Members of the COIIIIII1ttehead been .sent a cOV! of the report of the Advisory C01IIIIIitteeon Asbestos Cancers. The meeting was held in Lyon. France, on October S and 6, 1972. 'n1.is report bad been reviewed by the MeD:benof the Committee and there were no C01lllDeDts made thereon. 'The Minutes of Meeting of Asbestos Study Committee--: . -~ -\- -6- F~~ry 16, 1973 Chairman advises that th1a 'report was to have .restricted circulat1011 and -that the lDtematioual Agency' .for "Research OIl Cancer "had Dot officially released . the report. r-As we J1JB1 have been premature::in .distributing the report~t-1Jl "L ' sugges ted. "that>the lfember8 :.:%es~ct\'ti1e1r6circulat1011 ~f arzy .iDformatiOll ~CODta1Ded '::~~7"~~~"~*~~~J~~~~\.~.~1.~:~:.~i-~~~lk~..:.,.:,':in that _report~?,:,-:,~ _ ". .. -~ "- - ~, e- .--..t.- _,"''r'''""""~ .. _ -I.a.,i..... ":>. ~~ -: . ~ .:a- - . ,i.:; THE' EPA STDDY':OF--PARl'ICDLATE '"'EMISSIONS '=:-;.' "J"-- 61". ~ ~ ~. FROM BRAKE.LININGS AND CLUTCH FACINGS~~:' _.-,~.~~; ~ "';:- . . .. . . The Bendix Corporation has been ruaning tests OIl vehicles and OIl dynamometers. to eDtrap the wear debris of brake l1n1ngs and clutch faciDgs. This study .is under contract to the Environmental Protection ABenc:y.. Or1~nally, have been made in 1972.~ , ~=:..:.~ the 'report .was to '. Dr. Spurgeon, of the Bendix Research Laboratories, -adrtses that a:final-:report should be published on these particulate emissions sometime within the.Dext,s1x weeks. There 1& no inaication as to what these results sbow, ..as the work <at this stage) is Dot for publ:1catiOll. . STATISTICAL "EVALUATION OF THE MEMBRANE ',FILTER METHOD The Chairman distributed to the Committee the conclusionS mia recOllDlleDdatioas:1D a report made for the Asbestos Information Assod.ation on the precision and' accuracy of the l-lembrane Filter Method for measuring concentrationS of asbestos fiber. This report was done by the LFE Corporation under contract for the Asbestos Information Association. .'!he evaluation was Dot reviewed by the CoDm:t.tteeMembers at the meeting. NIOSBRECOMMENDATIONS AS REGARDS BEATSTRESS This particular area does Dot. pertain specifically to asbestos. However, IIOSt of the brake lining and clutch fac:iDg' manufacturers work with hot presses and various ovens. The recOlllllleDdations as regards heat stress will affect 1IIOStof the lfembers. A Memer's work in the area of heat stress measurements was distributed for the1:r review, along with a copy of the NIOSHrecOllllDendations. Again, as this information was new to some of the C01IIIIlitteeHeDOers the data was distributed aDd not discussed. ******** There being DOfurther business brought before the Committee~ upon motion duly made, seconded and unaD:l.mouslypassed, .it was RESOLVED: To adjourn. Adjourned at 1:00 p.m. E. W. Drislane Secretuy