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RICH UN MAifcMlALb STANDARDS INblliUlh, INC., E-210 HUUTE 4, PARANIUS, N. J. 07b52 i December 8, 1976 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT To: Asbestos Study Committee Subject: Recommended Procedures for Brake Servicing In my memo of November 16, 1976, in the last paragraph I indicated that I would discuss recommended procedures for servicing asbestos dust during brake servicing with Mr. Weaver, acting Chairman of this Committee. I have since reviewed this question with him. As a brief background, I had earlier been contacted by MOTOR Magazine and State Farm Insurance concerning work practices in brake reline shops. Also, ASIA (Automotive Service Industries Association) would be pleased to cooperate in supporting FMSI recommendations for servicing brake linings. I had earlier solicited the views of committee members. I received input from Mr. Paul Lee and Mr. Ike Weaver of Raybestos. Both concurred that the attached "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos dust during Brake Servicing" was the best available write-up. In recent discussion with Mr. Weaver, he suggested that I ballot the Asbestos Study Committee on recommending to the Board of Directors the inclusion of such a write-up as a page of our Automotive Data Book (red book) and our Brake Shoe Identification Catalog (blue book). It is felt that such a write up would alert brake service personnel to good procedures in their shops. Further/.it would help brake lining (and clutch facing) suppliers defend against allegations that they did not notify users on the possible hazards of asbestos exposure. I am asking that you review the enclosed ballot and return to me in the enclosed return envelope. Similar action will be taken by the Data Book and Technical Committee. EWD/erc Enclosure: E. W. Dr i si ana Executive Director MAR 000485 BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Subject: Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen: 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee reconmending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI* Catalogs recommending procedures, for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing. YES NO ___ ___ 2. I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures . for Reducing Asbestos Dust IXiring Brake Servicing" as written. 3. Those with cormient, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below. BY Company Date > MAR 000486 RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING ASBESTOS DUST DURING BRAKE SERVICING Because studies have indicated that exposure to .txccssive amounts of asbestos dust may he a potential ncnllh har.ard.OSHA has set maximum limits of levels *>f airborne asbestos dust to which workers may be xposed. Since most automotive friction. mntcrinls normally contain a sizable amount of asbestos, it is, ::nporlant that people who handle brake linings and clutch facings undcistand the nature of the problem and know the precautions to be taken. 1. Areas where brake work is done should be set nside i( possible, and entrances should be posted with an asbestos exposure sign as follows: 1 Asbestos Dust Hazard Avoid Breathing Dust Wear Assigned Protective Equipment Do Not Remain in Area Unless Your Work Requires It Breathing Asbestos Dust May Be Hazardous To Your Health 2. The amount of asbestos in the dust from brake lining wear is normally at an extremely low level because of chemical breakdown during use, and if machining of friction material does not take place. Simple procedutes Will minimise exposure. During btTS'kc servicing, the mechanic snould wear an air purifying respirator, either a throwaway or one with icplacenble particulate filtcr(s), as approved by the mining Enforcement and Safety Adminis tration or NIOSH. It should be worn during nil procedures starting with the removal of the wheels and including reassembly. 3. During disassembly, nil parts should be carefully plnced on the floor to minimize the possibility of ~ creating airborne dust. Dust should first be cleaned from the brake drums, brnkc backing plates nnd brake assemblies using an industrial type vneuum cleaner equipped with a high efficiency filler sys tem. After vacuum cleaning, any icinaining dust should be removed by using a rag sonked in water nnd wrung until nearly dry. Under no circum stances should compressed air or dr)' brushing bo used for cleaning. 4. Of extreme importance arc the piccnutions which nTTitl lu llltlll ilminf mnrbinlnp nf friction ma terial. Tide it the operation in brake servicing when exposure to asbestos dust is at its highest. In odd!- tion to the approved respirator, there tfiust be local exhaust ventilation such that the worker exposures, arc maintained at least below the 1976 OSIIA! asbestos standards. If there' is any question as tc the efficiency of asbestos dust removal by the ma chine, the manufacturer should be contacted. 5. Industrial vacuum cleaner bags containing asbestos dust and cloths -used for wiping brake assemblies should be sealed in plastic bags nnd labeled with the following warning label printed in letters of! sufficient size and contrast to be readily visible and legible; Caution Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Breathing Dust Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Serious : Bodily Harm All asbestos waste should be disposed of in accord ance with the OSHA asbestos regulation. During removal of vacuum bags, on approved respirator, as described in (2) above should be worn. 6. All floor cleaning in areas where brakes are repaired . should be done with the high efficiency industrial vacuum cleaner ns described in (3) above. Under.' no circumstances should dry sweeping take place./ Grinding (arcing) machines should also be cleancdj with such a vacuum clcnncr nnd any remaining; dust wiped with n damp cloth. An approved res-j1 pirator, ns described previously should be uscdl during this cleaning. ] , 7. Although adherence to the above procedures should minimize any contamination of work clothing, it is necessary that the appropriate sections of the OSHA regulations on nsbystos be followed when ceiling levels on asbestos dust exceed current stnnd- * ards. This could involve special clothing, change rooms, etc. At the very least the work clothes should not be taken home but should remain at work for industrial blundering. 8. Proper hygiene practice* will help minimize ex posure to asbestos dust. Wash thoroughly before enting and do not cal in the work area. Kemcml^T smoking is harmful to the hcnltli, and smoking coupled with breathing nslieslos duxt is extremely dangerous. CAUTION: DO NOT BREATHE ASBESTOS DUST MAR 000487 BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route 4 Paramos, New Jersey 07652 Subject: Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops t Gentlemen: 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs recommending procedures for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* mm 2* I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing11 as written. 3* Those with comment, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below* i I 1. (I MAR 000488 B A l l _0_I Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Routa 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Subject: Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen: 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs recommending procedures for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing. mm 2. I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust IXjring Brake Servicing" as written. 3. Those with comment, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below. j .j j i | | i BY J. Dunderdale Company . World Bestos Date December13. 1976 ------- I , i | \ MAR 0001489 BALLOT Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 * Subjecti Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen! 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs recommending procedures., for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* YES Jfi / 2* I favor use of the write-up "Recommended ' Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" as written. 3. Those with comment, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below. i ; BY Company Date , / /, 0 /7 tr ( I mar i' 00I0490 a ALLU ) Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Routs 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Subjecti Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen: 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs recoimending procedures., for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* jes Si X _ 2. I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" as written* 3. Those with consent, and those in favor of rewriting the recommended procedures, please enter comments below. I MAR 0004 BALLOT . Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Subject! Publication in FMSI Catalogs of Recommended Procedures for Brake Service Shops Gentlemen! 1. I favor the Asbestos Study Committee recommending to the Board of Directors the printing of a page in FMSI Catalogs recommending procedures., for reducing asbestos dust during brake servicing* mm . x. __ 2. I favor use of the write-up "Recommended Procedures . for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" as written. X_ 3. Those with^commen^- and those in favor of rewriting the recoimended procedures,' ptfcase enter comments below. 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