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TO: All Safety Supervisors Copies: P. J. Franklin J. M. Garoutte E. H. Schaper J. I. Walker From: L. R. Flicker Date: March 29, 1966 . SEASONAL REMINDERS ASBESTOS _ Recent studies by medical authorities tend to show some possible connec tion between inhalation of asbestos dust and cancer. Be certain that all persons who work in the vicinity of asbestos are wearing a proper respir ator approved by the U. S. Bureau of Mines for asbestos dust. FIIMS ON BACK STRAIN A new film, "Oh, My Aching Back" has been produced by the U. S. Bureau of Mines. It can be rented free by writing the Bureau at 488 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Penna. WIRE ROPE SURVEY A first quarter report on your wire rope survey is due in the office of the Safety Director not later than April 15. SAFETY EMPHASIS PROGRAM Your report on the first quarter Safety Emphasis program at your plant is due in the office of the Safety Director not later than April 20. WELDERS CLOTHING This is very much a "Hot" subject in more ways than one. Recent surveys show that our welders and burners are still wearing flammable clothing. Why wait until a man is burned to death to correct this hazard? ' 2- - HA2ARDS OF SCALDING WATER Three men were severely burned when showered by scalding water during a plant operation to clean out a stopped drain. The temperature of the water was known but correction of exposure by the wearing of protective clothing etc. was not taken. Next time your men do a job where there is any possibility of bums from hot water be certain and take ALL pre cautions necessary. VISUAL EDUCATION As a part of the continual effort of Safety Training and Education, the Safety Director is developing a series of colored slides and script covering safety subjects, taken and applicable to our operations. The first set on eye injuries is now ready for your use. We also have slides on lift trucks, lifting and lockouts -- all yours for use upon your re quest to the Safety Director. m