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July 20, 1972.
PLAINTIFF'S I EXHIBIT f AB- 131
Ctttario Pent- of Health
I attach hereto copies of D.J.K. roporto on air sampling, concoming j"C 3 <vi rtllil Q*>iu>6Cti>54J
You will note the remark in j. fluey*;* latter .ugarciing liis T for ^abcstoo, and the fact that the observations inuicote valves -aoova the thres hold limit, although of course the cbeervaticns covur abort-tera exposures.
No doubt ifcon you have digestod these reports you will let us liavo your chsaanis and suggestions.
fiegarding your letter of July 12 I don*t understand why J. Meehan was not included in the Way urine sampling, and with n copy of this letter to dam Nefchertan (cn vacation at present) I an asking him to advise me and also to ensure that the lold-dom procedure is strictly followed.
t J. Meehan was included in the urine rumples subedited to the 2.O.H. in May by 2r. Mood. Jr. roiwiru>n has a copy of the report, which shows a specific gravity of 1.004 and an analysis of 0.09 mg. per 1, which according to Br. wood is low.
'4% will certainly keep you ridviaed of any further developments and we look to you and Or* Blackwell for guidance in this area.
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P.U. Milner
P.S.
Also attached is a copy of the idrecfclans received from the Industrial Safety Branch of the Ministry of labour vdilch were referred to in the D.Q.H. letter of June 28.
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ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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July 18, 1972
Mr. P. Milner, Works Manager, Abex Industries limited, 50 Colborne Street, East, LINDSAY, Ontario.
Dear Mr. Milner:
I am sending you a copy of our air sampling results which were obtained necently at your plant by our laboratory, for your information. The Threshold Limit Value for asbestos is 2 fibres 5u/cc of air.
Yours very truly,
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V.L. Tidey, M.D., Chief, Occupational Health Service-
JUL 26 1972
ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT.
HEALTH STUDIES
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RADIATION PROTECTION PESTICIDES CONTROL
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING
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OCCUPmTIO'^AL ntAuTH LABORATORIES TEL: 965-7925 360 Christie Street, Toronto 4, Ont.
RE:
Air sampling for lead ano asbestos on July 12, 1972 at Abex Industries Ltd., 50 Colborne St. East, Ljhosay, Ontario Requested by Mr. P. Byrnes, E.H.B. Accompanied by Hr. R.
Dickey, I.S.8. Company contact: Mr. P. Milner.
REPORT NO: 15007 A
July 17, 197:
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Dr. V. Tioey;
COPIES TO: Mr. P. Byrne:
Mr. J. HcNaif
FROM: M. POLNY
Following are the results for lead and asbestos air sampling:
I ? Lead
No. .and Location
1. 1st floor, rubber hill.
2. 1st floor background, APPROX. 10 FEET FROM
RUBBER MILL.
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3. 2nd FLOOR, ROTOCAN.
4. 2ho floor, lead weighing STATION.
5. 1st floor, preform railroad.
6. 1st. floor, rolling machine SKA 73.
7. 1st floor, discharge from cooler.
8. 1st FLOOR BACKGROUND, APPROX. 15 FEET FROM COOLER.
9. 2nd floor asbestos weighing station.
10. 2nd floor dumping mix, top of COOLER.
11. 1st floor, #15 kneaoer.
hcm. Lead per Cubic Meter of Air
0.09
0.09 0-. 25 0.03 0.05 0.05 0.09 0.10 0.05 0.06 0.06
2) Asbestos
No. and Location
1. 2nd floor, weigh SCALE WEIGHING ASBEST03. 2. 1st FLOOR, #15 KNEAOER, DUMP * NG AFTER KNEADING. 3. 1ST FLOOR, ROLLING MACHINE SKA73, BY HOPPER. 4. 1ST FLOOR, #15 KNEAOER, DUMPING ASBESTOS.
Total Fibres >5u/cc. Air
7.2 2.*) 3.7 8.1
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abex corporation
medical dept.
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PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Telephone 965-4066 Area Code
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 5RAMO
ONE ST.CLAIR avenue WEST TORONTO 7 ONTARIO
July 18, 1972
Mr. P. Milner, Works Manager, Abex Industries Limited, 50 Colbome Street, East, LINDSAY, Ontario.
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Dear Mr. Milner:
I am sending you a copy of our sir sampling results which were obtained recently at your plant by our laboratory, for your information.
Yours very truly
VLTtjfc end
V.L. Tidey, M.D., Chief, Occupational Health Service
JUL 2 6 1972
ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT,
health stuoies
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RADIATION PROTECTION
PESTICIDES CONTROL
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH
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'QCGUPA7 jCNAL nEALTH LA5GRA7CR ScS TEL: 965-70L5 360 Christie Street, Toronto 4, Out
RE: Air SAMPLING FOR OUST ON JULY 12, 1972 AT AbEX INDUSTRIES Ltd., 50 Colsorne St. East, Lindsay, Ontario. Requested by Mr. P. Byrres. Accompanied by Mr. R, Dickey, I.S.B. Company contact: Mr. P. Milner.
REPORT DATE: COPIES
: 15007 B July 17, 1
. Dr, V . Tic * Mr. P . Byit
Mr. J . Mcfl
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Wo. and Location
Following are the results for oust sampling:
Millions of Particles p Cubic Foot of Air
1. 2nd floor, weigh scale, weighing asbestos.
2. 1ST FLOOR #15 KNEAOER, QUMPtNC AFTER KNEADING. 3. 1ST FLOOR, ROLLING MACHINE SKA73, 8Y HOPPER. 4. 1ST FLOOR #15 KNEADER DUMPING ASBESTOS.
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FIELD VISIT REPORT FART I
Date: June 14, 1972 From: p, A. Byrnes, P.Eng.
Plant:
Abex Industries of Canada Ltd.
Address: 50 Colbome St, E., Lindsay, Ontario.
Requested by: E.H.E. Accompanied by: Mr. L. Eithel, E.H.B.
Date of Visit: May 30, 1972
Contacts: Mr. P. Milner, Works Manager Mr. C.W. Netherton, Personnel ftanager
Copies to:
J. McNair (3) Mr. P. Milner, Works Manager*
Mr. H. Wall, E.H.E.
Abstract:
This visit was made to assess the lead exposure as a result of high leadin-blood levels in this plant that manufactures brake linings. The "directions for a medical supervision program for lead are suggested, and air sampling for lead and asbestc . by the Occupational Health Service Laboratory is recommended.
The brake lining formulations or "compounds" are prepared in the Compounding Department which is about 40' x 40' x 10* high and is located on the second floor of this cement block building. There are windows in three of the walls and they were open at the time of the visit. The department is operated on a three shift basis with three men on the day shift and two men on each of the other two shifts.
Most of the "compounds" contain either 5% lead sulphate or lead formate
by weight approximately. The balance of the compound consists of approx
imately 50i asbestos, plus a bonding resin, a high boiling petroleum
solvent, accelerators, inhibitors,etc. The compound weights are about .
500 lb. each and are formulated on a batch basis with about 7 to 8 com- ,
pounds being produced per shift.
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