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i' u t - < -: * yaK'jrti or t;z SATLi i Cv%' *j u ITMi****w HARRIOTT KOTOR KCTab SADDH BROOK, CV Jtrcry X 1 ii.V3TK 19* 1907 Mr# 7. H. 2isser, Chairman of tbe Cypsus Association Safety Cessittee, called the eeecing to order at the Harriott Motor Hotel, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, at :30 a.c. Those in attendance vrre: ^ - C. J. Saturnia -. Celetex Corporation . K. F, Fink Georgia-Pacific Corporation Cypsur. Division ' :#- J. Crege Kaiser Cypsur. Cespaay, Inc. ` R. V. Kenly The Flintkote Ccr.par.y J. Tuffy : T. D. Tolin : F. K. 21=ernan The Flintkote Company Rational Cypsue Cerpeny national Cypsun Cocpany P. Kipp lilted States Cypsur Company ' A. V. Abnee., Jr. Cypsua Association * F. J. Rogers Cypsua Association .. 1 d t . f * 1. CYPSVM ASSOCIATION S+SZTi r-V.ITIN A. The chairman requested that the secretary relate the neeber company response for safety articles to be usee in the Bulle tin* Following a brief discussion by the co=ittee, it was theiT reecraendatien that each Berber corrpar.y stimulate employee partici pation by urging the plant employees to write and subirit safety articles to the Association. B. The ce=ittee reviewed the Bulletin forest and it was the consensus that it was satisfactory* in its present fore. One Besber suggested that a possible change be considered when the next Bulletin east head is printed. The secretary indicated that present Bulletin stock supply would be depleted at the end of the fiscal year, and at that tie*, ceacittee suggestions would be solicited^. The eoaoittee requested that the secretary construct * ahart showing the industry frequency rating over tbe past four years, as related to the all industry frequency rating reported by the Rational Safety Council, and print this chart in the Safety Bulletin. The sectetary indicated Chat such c chart wa/. already being considered for the October issue. docket. The eorsittee directed that this iten bt carried on the | PLAINTIFF'S {/ EXHIBIT J AK-,3oo! l r i x ') \' plaque for cessittee investigation. He informed the committee that the jrward cost the Association $20.00 to purchase and sail, and re* quested that they sight consider adopting an award that sight have r* -?e.r utility for the winner, such as an ash tray or pen set. The mittee, after such discussion, directed the secretary to obtain a . costly certificate and also purchase an ash tray for the. award viewers. . ... Tollcving a thorough review the last three editions of Che Safety Bulletin, the cossittee selected one article by ballot. The article "Did You Bet Your life?" by Val Robertson, Assistant Pro duction Superintendent, The Jlintkote Company, Blue Diamond Cvpsum Division, Trencnt, California (August 1967) wen the award. 2tr. \ Robertson will receive a certificate and inscribed ash tray for his contribution to safety. . j j 3.; AT?. AIT STTir.^4. POlllTI ov ' The chairman cited a few pollution problems involving plants oh a local level. He stressed the ir.portar.ee of all committee rter.bers keeping abreast with .local, state, and federal pollution programs. One member noted a recent problem involving the asbe.stos in- -ry where a number of lung carcinoma cases had been reported by inhah'itants of the neighborhood surreunding asbestos plant. It was further noted that clinical tests and investigations had resulted ir. legal action against the manufacturer by the claimants. ; The chairman indicated that air and water pollution problems would have a dramatic effect cn all industries and chat the committee should take the initiative to meet any such problems head cn if they should occur in the gypsum industry. Following a discussion of pollution problems in various in dustries, it was t'n* consensus that the safety committee should have a store active pregram in this are a, outlining the problems that exist And what steps have been taken to solve them. Or. a motion stccr.dcd end carried, the ccrmictee recommended . that the chairmen advise the dircctcrs of the pollution problem, and suggest that they have plant r.r.r.t:;err join local groups studying pollu tion problems, so as to give our industry greater control o; the problems. docket. The com-vittee directed thet this subject be carried or. the *i */*.(. .. i. i.t >vtr* 1