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tt, >r I, - it- V>v^.' ./I: t* - ' V *. - \ . .'* - Inter Offle >J January 17, 1974 Ms* L. 8. Bates oci . D. S. Flatter R. I. Rice i Subject; Vacuum Approvals for Asbeetos Dust Removal Ret J. R. Khauoe Memo dated November 16, 1973 Your , note dated January 3 1974. * * , 'V-/ The subjeot of health-protective mflgnurao pogardlns_lrborae asbestos particulate waa^firet-^^ugarkrt'o our aitenrtD-J^^ugnSir~ei5ploye suggestion suhaltte^-by'^7 O^prf^s Bertram on 1-18-73 (FCJ?e!^678). We concurred in the suggestion of ustfig a vacuum for removal of brake lining dust (cobtadning JestoB partlcals) and have experimented with various cleaners to accomplish purpose. The subject suggestion was resubmitted 1-8-74 and we wt^uld appreciate forwarding an award to Mr, Bertram in the near future. Our effectiveness has been marginal in terms of cleaning brake assemblies and leads us to conolude that unique brushs, hoses and/or other attachments would probably improve the performance. Upon receipt of Mr, Khauss* memo, we are taking the appropriate steps to/ properly identify the current unit being used for this purpose, ,Not< ' grecautionary measures are also in place, particularly in removing^end cleBnifig-tha vacuum unit. We would like to defer obtalning-^Sears product until such tijm5ae-Rotuada_viH offer ariaptorn tn nm- nrsauot line. A meeting was held today with Mr. J. Doyle, who is our Rotunda supplier, and both the retrieval characteristics and catcher bag integrity of the Rotunda cleaners were reviewed. Mr. Doyle will research these areas and submit recommendations that could be incorporated into the Rotunda Vacuum Cleaner product line. It would be appreciated if any testing data you have been able to accumulate through your ln-house efforts be forwarded to Mr, Rice for possible incorpora tion with Mr. Doyle's efforts. 0. M. Julian 012371 'if *"J f r` ftn produced by ford 105470 SCF-FORD-1163