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FILE NAME: Asten Hill (AH) DATE: 1972 July 17 DOC#: AH041 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo rif.j~L iiiik SOHO July 17, 1972 MEMORANDUM . TO : PHILADELPHIA SALEM VALLEYFIELD y APPLETON CLINTON GREENVILLE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH - 8 Asbestos Standard A new standard on asbestos fiber concentration including limits, means of control, record keeping, labeling and medical examination requirements is now in effect. It is summarized in the appendix to this bulletin. The following action is recommended in order to comply with this standard. 1. Have a dust count made for all operations involving asbestos. (American Mutual made one for 'Walterboro in April.) 2. 'Procure and use warning labels for and products. (The question of hazard will be investigated. In the meantime of the label unless Marketing feels it an adverse effect on customers. It is we will be able to show that the label on our products). asbestos waste level of products I recommend use would have my belief that is not required ***' LriRbKO MEMORANDUM RE: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH - 8 (CONT'D) July 17, 1972 Page - 2 - 3'. Initiate required housekeeping procedures for asbestos waste such as: a. Absolutely"no blow down of asbestos looms. warpers, winders. b. Collect asbestos waste in plastic bags, seal them and use warning labels. 4. Advise if there are arras that will require use of personal protective equipment. --There are a number of special requirements to be complied with. 5. Check your physical examination program. Identify workers exposed to asbestos and set up a file. The employer, not the physician, is responsible for main taining records. (The required physical examinations are covered by the program already in use at Walterboro.) 6. Be aware that the periodic dust counts, physical examinations, record keeping, and proper handling and labeling of waste is required if asbestos is used. These do not depend on the level of airborne concentration. 7. Advise if there are areas which require additional ventilation for compliance. There are standards covering such installations. These standards are on order and will be available for your use. JEL:bmj Life^etaL AC/LA 000798