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fEfi f-2 Kr. Z. I. liattbcos Vemont Kr. V. J. Laskoskl Km York February 16, 1572 Kessrs F. T. Ciuspagna Y. Carroll X. P. Fraser, Jr. ` T. F. Gedettis / HF" BfGLAKD I35UIATX0N CO., Canton, Bara. Asbestos Cast Control Hr. Anders Kiev*11 sent tbs following note with a copy of "ZBergency standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust"' published by tbs Occupational Safety and Eealtb Adninlstarfilon: "Bars la tbs OSSA Enorgoncy Standard''Tor Sxposuro to Asbestos Dust Z vas talking about. / Vben sill you have dust proox bags of polyethylene vhero the cewjbt can be sixes! lnsldo tbs bag-?" Tbs question of tbs use of polyetthhyylle*ne bags for sbipBont of Grads 7115 asbestos sbort*-torbc used for insulation cccent has been relieved, but ee Bust'bare a definite decision on this bag type. VJL: Jtf V. j. Las?:oebl GAF 11255 Mr. X. X. Uatthoos Yersont Mr. V. J. Laskoskl Mew York February 15, 107 Ikisrs.F, T. Caapsgna Jfc Darrell P. Fraser, Jr. T. F. Gedettls THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Plaqucslne, La Asbestos Dust Control This Till confira oar phone conversation regarding a request from Mr. A. P. Ingres, Purehosing Agent,/Chat the woven polyethylene hags in which Booker Mo.l iu Ko.3 asbestos Fibers are shipped be lined with sheet polyethylene and the pressure-packed paper bags of Grade,.7215 asbestos shorts be enclosed la a polyethylene sheet bag to ellslnate asbestos dust during the unloading of tall cars and warehouses. It is B7 understanding that j. Gil&efrw is presently investigating the costs involved with this request. this request is la all probability based on the January li publication regarding exposure to asbestos dust published by the Occupational Safety and Mealth Administration. YJL:jtf Victor J. Laskoskl gaf 'll256 Br. Z. E. Matthews Yexront Ur. V. J. Laskoskl Km York Pebruary is, 1072 Messrs. 7. T. Caepagna . Darrell B. P. Framer, Jr. T. 7. Gedettls CZKEEAL SLECTHIC CCMPAHY, Pittsfield, Mass. Asbestos Dust Control / Because of the various Tederal and Stats'ppuublications regarding asbestos dust control, Br. A. G. Polldoro, purchasing Agent, requests that e outline our plans for reducing asbestos dust as follows: (1) lsmdlate plans // (3) short range / (3) long range / he is extrencZy Interested la what Till be our plana far bull: shipaent via rail and/or trucks. / -t; This Question of bulk handling Is beeoolng sore and sore laportant and decisions sust be sade as to shat direction we Till take with both sethods of transportation. / / ` Uc . V. J. laskoskl JL:Jtf GAF 11257  r.r : 4l FEB 1 ? j<!72 * Hr. I. Z. Katthess Verssont lfr. V. .J. Laskoski Vn Toxic ` February 1C, 1372 tbssrs. F. T. Caspagna V. Darrell / . P. Fraser, Jr. T. F. Gedetils / ClttffE PACKED COEPiOTT GOODrZU, DIVISION Crystal Lake, Illinois Asbestos Dost Control / / Hr. Arse B. Borltzen, Qoneral Kaiuger, has eritten regarding the asbestos dust probles and his letter is attached for your reference, / Be has introduced another problon as to ehether or not shipeeat of Grade 7TF5 asbestos floats'can bo Bade in fiber druse rather than paper bags. Again, they eould like to bare our decision as quickly as possible. i^c V.J. Lashoshi VJL:Jtf Attachsent GAF 11258 r*CNt i com ii>-*oiOH cn***. CHICAGO. a* CRANE PACKING COMPANY MIC HAMICAl PACXIMCi MtCHAMICAl SlAlt PtOOUCTS 01 WHOM rO.P*>l IAPMAITI* IAPPIMO MAGHINtt PIPI JOINT --4 THIIAO COMPOUND! 6400 OaIiIm $tmt, Mutw Cm, IlliaolA 60053 seatii i.< ts. isaui.i.: ...* A*0NB: f e. February 9, 1972 Hr Victor J. Laskoski GAT Corporation 140 West 51st Street New York, New York 10020 Dear Vic: The State of Illinois,among many others, is imposing severe restrictions t precautionary measures on anything that looks, tastes, smells, of asbestos. Among the new restrictions are ways t means of warehousing * handling. It is my opinion that ve would Met all of the precautionary measures required for shipping t warehousing if we were tc restive the material in fibre drums, rather than ir. paper bags. Vick, the matter is of great imoortance and X would ansreciate hearing your opinions on the feasibility, as well as the effect it would have on your cost, as rapidly as D03siblc. cfy'sta: Luke Civisi n / GAF 11259