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Inter Office
Environmental -and Safety Engineering
To: Mr. G. K. 0bsni.uk
July 10, 1980
cc: Mr. W. H. Fitzsimmons Mr. M. H. Hamburg
< J. Rooney-*Mr. L. M. Roslinski
Subject: Asbestos Statement - Brake Shoes/Pads and Clutch Discs 11
Reference: Your memorandum of April 28, 1980
The first paragraph of the proposed caution statement is satisfactory, it reads:
"Caution: Contains asbestos fibers. Avoid creating dust. Breathing asbestos dust may cause serious bodily harm."
The second paragraph should read as follows for brake parts and clutch parts respectively:
"When servicing this brake lining or any component related to it or
located near it, prevent asbestos dust from becoming airborne by vacuuming the assembly with an industrial type vacuum cleaner
equipped with a high efficiency filter system and by washing the assembly with an appropriate brake parts washer if necessary.
Never remove dust or dirt from this assembly by blowing with compressed air."
"When servicing this clutch plate or any component related to it or located near it, prevent asbestos dust from becoming airborne by vacuuming the assembly with an industrial type vacuum cleaner
. equipped with a higher efficiency filter system. Never remove dust or dirt from this assembly by blowing with compressed air."
A. B. M. Houston, Manager ^*3
Compliance and Liaison Department Stationary Source Environmental Control
8001 0047
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