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FOR DU PONT USE ONLY
A. J. Major, Jr., Firehouse
J*. E. Neeld, Jr., M.D., Mad. Div-
J. C. Warner, Adm. Bldg.
March 5, 1974
PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT DUP-926
To: P. J. Meadow, Engineering Shops Office L. V. Thatcher, C.W. Construction Office
From: J. R. McCarthy,,Medical Division
REMINDER '
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MEDICAL ASPECTS OF OSBA REGULATIONS CONCERNING ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
The Du Pont Engineering standard No. 3-4-T describes the measure ment and control of asbestos dust exposure. It meats OSHA regulations. However, it omits certain paragraphs which involve
the Medical Division. It may be well to summarise these medical aspects to supplement your engineering standards.
1. Medical'Examinations (cf. Section 1910.93a, paragraph "j")
In addition to preplacament and termination medical examina tions, each asbestos worker must have an annual physical exam (chest x-ray, pulmonary function test, and history of symptomatology} . We should not overlook the annual exam for those who are 40 years old or younger.
2. Records
Sampling records for personnel monitoring and/or environmental surveys are to be kept for 3 years. Medical examination records are to be maintained for 20 years.
3. Sampling Frequency
Monitoring is required to determine the employee's exposure The intervela between sampling shall not exceed 6 months.
The Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (Ext. 2579) is available for any; assistance you may need to assure continuing compliance.
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