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inter Office O Employee Relations Staff / J, H. Barton H. E. Budesky D. S. Carruthers R* M. Herberholz D. W. Hernandez T. B. La Bo H. B. lick 0. L. Loffman L. H. Marseglla D. J. Morgan J, W. Pettigrew R. J. Sayre R. J. Stinson J. E. Tennant J. F. Tragle D, W. Trlggs D. B. Vaughan E. M. Zuba February 20, 1987 cc D. A. Gray F. V. Viola, III, M.D. Subject:... EXPOSURE of BRAKE MECHANICS to ASBESTOS FIBERS References: Industrial Hygiene Bulletins 4, 4a, 4c A new EPA videotape on controlling brake mechanics' exposures to asbestos dust and airborne fibers Is available. "Don't Blow It!" covers the potential health hazards from exposure to asbestos in brake dust and how to effectively control brake dust. The 15-minute tape is designed for use by brake and fleet garage mechanics and vocational schools. Auto and truck dealer mechanics, tow tractor and plant lift truck mechanics, and fleet truck and locomotive brake mechanics will find the program useful. We recommend this videotape for asbestos hazard communication training programs for brake mechanics. The cost Is $24.60 for 3/4 " format, $10.35 for Beta I or II, and $17.50 for VHS. Orders should be placed with: Color Film Corporation Video Division 770 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CK 06854 Orders can be placed by calling 800/882-1120 or 203/866-2711. Prices include postage and handling charges. There is a 48-hour service with certified check or money order. Orders must be prepaid. Roger L. Wabeke, Supervisor Industrial Hygiene Section Environmental Health Affairs Employee Health Services FAFD0020943