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I September 25, 1951 TTZE REPORT This Committee was activated In February 1946 - Successive Chairmen - Ur. Ernest Muchleck, K & M Ur, D. F. Stanton, J.M; Mr, D. T7. Luttenbergcr, R/M The early meetings were devoted to an analysis of the dust problem: in the various plants. A letter requesting detailed inforoation was sent to all members oJ the Institute. These reports were received and analyzed by the Cor rnlttee. le found such a wide variance in methods of control, prot tice equipment used and the medical set-up, so that another approac was tried. Each State Dept, of Health in which a Plant was located was contact on.their facilities to aid members. Y/e also contacted the various Insurance Carriers and the Industrial Hygiene Foundation of Mellon Institute for their advice and guidance in setting up a continuing program. After considerable study it was determined that the various State Departments used different methods, equipment and processes in maki Plant Health Surveys and the results, particularly on dust counts, could not be properly correlated. The recommended Medical Set-up a the results of diagnoses of chest x-rays also were ar variance. It was the consensus of your committee that in order to have an eff tivc program equally advantageous to all members in any state it would be necessary to have one (1) well established organization to head up the program. Such organization to be staffed with qualifie< engineers and medical men as well as the equipment and facilities t> analyze, correlate, and disseminate information. By action of the Board of Directors your committee was authorized ti engage the services of the Industrial Hygiene Foundation of the Lei! Institute to make a preliminary survey of fourteen (14) member Plants and then present a program for future action. This survey was made under the direction of Mr. Engineer and Dr. Y.'almer of the Medical Staff. C. L. Hcraeon, He; An'outlinc of Recommended Procedures is included in this report dati June 1947. This report was submitted personally by and discussed a- the Institute meeting on June 17, 1940 by Mr. Hemcon. AIR HYCinrS COiflSITTZE RZPOI.T PLAINTIFFS . EXHIBIT ' 1353.0 PQ<ol 1 1 1 Page 2 By action of the members not sufficient, votes vere had to authorize proceeding r/ith the proposed program. Your committee feels that this is a v/orthy project v/ith emphasis or the humanitarian side rather than for financial reasons and is vill to become active if you so desire. Yours very truly, B. '7. Luttcr/ocrGcr 061 1 by