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CTIffi? ilAXEIiALS'STAIIDAKDS INSTITUTE, niC.,ErZ10 1S0UTE W, FARAifllS, N.J. 07652 l-IilUTES OF THE UEETXKG of the . ASBESTOS STUDY CQiiLIlTTEE Thursday, August 3, 1978 at 9:30 A.Lt. J-z>\ EJ i ~ru Institute Office, E-210 Route A, Poraaus, N.J. heueess Pi^snrr K. Wagner, Chairman G. Nicholson D. E. Stone J. 'll, Armstrong - Carlisle Corporation Abex Corporation Sendisc Corporation fiendlx Corporation iUTTERS ABSENT J. Duaderdale X. H. Weaver Lear-Siegler, Inc. haybestos-iiaahattan, Inc. others rKEscirr U. P. Gonaan, Attorney Z. H. Drielaae, Secretary Goman A Cole Friction liaterlals Standards Institute The meeting was called to order by.Hr Wagner, Chairman, at. 9:30*A.iI. lainJTES OF PREVIOUS 1XETHIC The minutes of the meeting held January 19, 1978 had been distributed. These minutes were reviewed by the Secretary and a motion for their acceptance was . made. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was; RESOLVED: To accept the minutes of the January 19, 1978 meeting as written. :t zrrzrzv of 0* :*.itt2e The Secretary advised that r. 0. Nicholson t:as replacing l'r. R. J. Xvarsson from Abex Corporation on the Corrittee. Other than tills change, the Comittee 'embership rcuins the same as in the past fiscal year. In addition to Heaters of Cue Cousdttce, :Ir, Jin Ueis of Jolins-Msnville has been invited to serve es an associate of cue Counittca. At this August 3, 1970 meeting Hr. Dunderdale and .Jt, Heaver 'ere not present. Vr. leaver called on August 2, 1978 to advise that he could not attend beenuse of s last minute scheduling problem at his hone plant. In tlie twianwhili, he hod phoned the Secretary to suggest several changes to the work practices booklet. I* had ashed that these suggested changes be considered at this meeting... ASCKSTQS STUDY CaitlTTSE u2- August 3, 1970 T Wg \x>:A piacticus booklet llr. Wagner, Chairman of te Coraaittee and Chalman of the Task Force that worked ou tue work rractices booklet explained to tuo Co-jjittcc t.;c itajor fer this meeting. Ke apologized to the Cotciittee for the Task Force's attempt to complete the work practices booklet ^rithout having final CoesBittee approval before being. sent to the Board of Directors. The Secretary read from the nlnuces of the Board of Directors meeting, vhieh was held on June 27, 1073, concerning the \7ork practices booklet. Ac the Board meeting, the. Directors Tevieued the text of the suggested work practices booklet which had been completed by the Task Force. The Directors asked several questions concerning the booklet including such items as the disclaimer at the front of the booklet and they questioned whether the disclaimer was strong enough. A Director had also criticized the Appendix where the F.23I was listed as a source for information concerning items such as the OSt'A regulations, EPA regulation, etc. There ware some items In the text with which the Directors did net agree. At the Board meeting It was asked " if the Committee had reviewed this work after the Task Force hod completed the rrite-up. The Secretary indicated that the Task Force did not submit it to the Committee because of the lengthy tine It had taken to get It into the form shown. The Board of Directors then resolved to have this booklet submitted to the full Asbestos Study Committee for their recommendations. When the Committee has finished reviewing the booklet they were`to re-submit It to the Board of Directors. In order to. review the booklet text, the Secretary read from comments he had received from k:r, Weaver, `.it, tteaver suggested that the art work should be improved. There was an indication that this might be possible based on the covering letter received from llr. Cooper of Johns-'.lanville. Ilr. Armstrong crit icized the illustration showing the mechanic blotring dust from a set of brakes, lie felt that there should be something to indicate that the mechanic was ucing eye protection during this operation. Another question concerned the respirator Illustrated towards the end of the booklet. It was stated that it would be better If this respirator had ''''approved'* stamped on It. A member indicated that this was not a widely used respirator and that it would be preferable if the Illustration shotted a worker with the respirator most commonly used in this environment. A member stated that the most widely used approved respirator for this use would be the 3U-G71Q disposable respirator. The Secretary asked if anyone had illustrations of the 31I-C710 respirator that could be used to show the artist. If not available, the Secretary stoted that he would write 3!! to request such an illustration. It was agreed that if the booklet were published that this illustration would be changed to show the 31.--8710 respirator. .ir leaver had suggested a different title for the booklet. The title shown on the Task Force's booklet was "Friction Materials Handling ilethuds." Ur. Weaver suggested ,:kccommended fork Practices for Asbestos Friction Materials During Brake and Clutch Servicing.1' Ur. Heaver had indicated that the "Asbestos Friction Materials'' part of this title could be shotm in bolder type with the other words in smaller type. This suggested title was considered too long by the Coanittee members. It was stated that an Institute booklet should be generic or general in Items and should not be tied specifically to asbestos. There are other elements in the dust that should be controlled. Perhaps the precautions suggested would apply to dust from other materials as well as asbestos dfitfa^ Concern was expressed that other fibers may create problems similar to those*Qpfft-. pericnced with asbestos. It wso suggested that in addition to being too the suggested title was too specific. A member suggested that the appropriate title could be "Friction 'latcrials Work Practices **ethods.n It was suggested that this was inappropiate and that this booklet should serve primarily os a guide. It was then suggested that the title be "Friction Materials Work Practices Guide." naoaatos titusy Committee -3- August 3, 1978 because of the urny decisions Lo lie made at tills weeting it was decided that resolutions would not be necessary for every editing change to the booklet, but tlist changes would be indicated when member'. approved certain wording. At this point, the Comlttcs .-eubcrs approved the wording ' Friction liaterlals Work Practices Guide' as tne title for the booklet. In addition, It was suggested that "Friction liaterials Standards Institute, Inc." be shown in scalier type at t.ie bottott of Cio front cover, a suggestion was c:ado that ;T,3I" be inserted. The Secretary noted that in the copy from Johns-aanville that "Friction .aterials Standards Institute" had been put at the top of the front cover but it did not show 1:'. the stencilled copies cade for the Connittee Menbcrs. This ,:Friction tutorials Standards Institute1 should be dropped to the bottom of the frost cover. :Jt a later point in the weetinp it nos stated that the nonth and year of publication should also be shown on the front cover. It was suggested that the ciontn and year of publication be shown at the top of the front covet. !!r. "caver had reiterated that Raybestos-Hanhattan did not agree i/ith the die- claiuer shown in the third paragraph under the Introduction. The 'enbers read this disclAinur wording and agreed that it was appropriate as written. One .ienber indicated that Ids company would not proceed with distribution of the booklet without a disclaimer approved by Counsel. Tlie 1'embers accepted the word ing as shown in the text. At the botton of this first pare under "Asbestos and Friction ^.aterials" it was suggested that the word3 :'Fropcr "ori; Practices...." be underlined. This was to emphasize this point. Counsel stated that if this sentence was underlined he would insist that the disclaimer language be underlined. Counsel stated that it would oe inappropriate If other wording was emphasized note than the disclaimer. It t;cs decided not to underline this wording. On the page summarising the OSFA Asbestos Standard, '!r. Weaver had suggested that the summary be noved to the rear of the booklet along with the reference sources for additional information, such as the Asbestos Information Association, Friction Materials Standards Institute or the users1 friction materials supplier. .v member suggested that the blank area over the summary of the OSHA Asbestos Standard have e prominent "BIT." In essence, the TTTtT"* is questioning the illus tration telling a mechanic not to use an air hose, and the OSEA Asbestos Standard , is t.:c answer. It was stated that use of this space on this page would help emphasize the importance of these procedures. The 1-embers agreed that the sum mary of the C`SII\ Asbestos Standard should stay where originally set and that '^ThY" should be placed in larce letters over the text. A question was raised about the use of the word "celling" concentrations. This wording was used in the OCt'A Standard. It was suggested that a user in a brake shop might misunderstand the term ''celling." One right think that measurements, ate to be made at the ceiling in the workplace rather than In the immediate work place area. It was felt that this `"ceiling" usage could be confusing to the uninitiated. It was suggested that a word 3ueh as "maximum" or "peak* be added. The word "maximum" could also be confusing and it was suggested that the word "peak1 be shown in parenthesis foilerring the word "ceiling" for the exposure Units. There were additional consents wnde concerning the "two fibers" and the punctuation that appeared after It. By reference to the OSt'A Standard as written, the wording was left os shown. In a further reading, the wording 'All external oitrfeccs, machinery and equipment must be maintained free of asbestos fiber accumulation',' was reviewed, reference is not made to machinery and equlprent in the 0S11A text. Those t/ords were therefore removed. At the bottom of this page reference to the Appendix was removed, because the Appendix was to be dropped in favor of new wording. Ph*s..p^sucra _________ . JM - rv? Aobestoa Study Committee -A- August -3> 1070 Hr. TVnvor had v'-.'orilln:, nf tin* rapliou ov`-r the illustration of n worker vacuuming a brake druu. Pe had suggested that the words ''broke assemblies" replace the word "brakes." ; umbers felt that this applied to dutch housings as well aa to brake assemblies and that the wording "brakes" should bo dropped, i.ftcr discussion, the members agreed that the .fording would read os follows: "Use vacuum or vet methods for cleaning/' ur. Heaver had made suggestions for consid erable rewording under the heading "Handling Vet; Friction tiaterialo." Suggestions were mode for a rather complete revision of the second paragraph. His suggestions were accepted, except that in the last sentence the Heathers wished to change fhe suggested wording to "This any keep dust levels below OSHA maximuss and eliminate the need for respiratory protection....M In the next 3cction I'r. Heaver's suggestions were considered and changes 'rere unde to both the text and the suggestions. In particular, the last sentences were changed to read as follows: 'Heat and abrasion during normal use nay generate dust containing asbestos. Sou dust trill accumulate in brake and clutch assemblies." live Isobars felt that it was not necessary to Indicate "drum" brake or "dry" clutch assemblies. Other suggestions in this section by Hr. Weaver were accepted. He Indicated that dust "can" be removed. Another suggestion accepted v&3 to separate the paragraphs in the next section. The other was to remove the words "air purifying" before respirator. Under Machining Friction tlaterials, Hr. tfeaver's suggestion to remove the words."or press brake" was accepted. Per Ur. Heaver's suggestion, the "Dust Collection H*ethod3*` heading should be all caps. At the end of the second paragraph under this section "below permissible levels'* was changed to "within permissible levels." The entire next paragraph was removed. It was felt inappropriate that the Institute recommend adapting or modifying other peoples* equipment. In order to get this message in the text lc was suggested that the IIIOSU recommendations that a hose of a high efficiency industrial vacuum be attached to the arcing machine exhaust be worded exactly as HIOSH had worded It. In this fashion, this will be a NIOSH recommendation. In addition, the reference to the Appendix was removed. ' Where the entrance warning sign is shown in all capital letters, Counsel indicated that this applies nore emphasis to the sign than the disclaimer wording. It was suggested that either the disclaimer wording be put in caps, or that this lettering be put in the same type size and style as that used in the remainder of the text. It was decided that the asbestos dust warning sign for the entrance be set in the same type size as used la the balance of the text. ` i .ir. Heaver liad suggested that the words "multiple stage high efficiency filters" be used in the wording at the ton of this final page. This suggested wording appeared appropriate and was accepted by the Committee. Reference to the Appendix was eliminated. The one sentence which had the smoking, washing and showering > referred to was changed to three separate sentences: "Do not smoke." "Hash before eating.'! Shower after work." The last part of the paragraph concerned the laun dering of asbestos-exposed clothing by an industrial laundry. It was pointed out that some shops use disposable clothing. It was felt that wording for this section is sensitive and that wording directly from the OSHA Standard be used concerning the laundering of asbestos contaminated clothing. The wording from the standard was used as the final sentence. In the final two paragraphs of the booklet, extensive changes had been suggested. Hr. Heaver suggested that the last sentence in the first paragraph be eliminated. The wording wns 'changed substantially but it was not eliminated. There was a suggestion that in the final paragraph, that the words "requirements of applicable wmminlaws" be changed to "in accordance with applicable navlarlnna.w This wording f.-. * Asbestos Study Conm.lt ten August 3, 1073 was changed eor.pirt.'ly. 'rare of the wording wan adopted nr, suggested and the final paragraph was nn.de to read no follows*. Asbestos-containing waste nnterinls oust be collected, processed, packaged, transported and deposited in ouch a fashion that no visible cniseions arc generated to the atmosphere. All wastes must be disposed of at sites operated in accordance vith applicable laws and regulations* Uhile this had been noted earlier the words "air purifying" before respirator wore to be removed wherever shown in the text. The Committee reconsidered the suggestion that the summary of the OSHA Asbestos Standard, be moved to the rear of book, however, it was decided that it was appropriate to leave this after the Introduction page, with emphasis on 'HUY" over the text. As regards the suggestions by iir. Cooper of Johns-Ponville, it was felt that the text should be on one color paper, father than debate this it was suggested that the color be a light blue, with black printing thereon. It might be possible to consider a second color for the illustrations, but it was suggested that if a second color is considered, that cost be a governing factor* Itr. Cooper had Indicated that as far as the basic paper cost was concerned, a color would not cost that much more than white. If'the Directors concur in proceeding vith publication of this booklet, it was suggested that decisions as regards the use of a second color would bo left to the discretion of the Committee Chairman working with the Institute's Secretary. This was decided to expedite the booklet and to prevent the selection of colors from becoming an obstacle to completing this task. lir. Cooper's recommendation that the Institute have the illustrations in the booklet made Into posters was considered. It was felt that this could be a worthwhile suggestion but that it is more important to have the booklet approved by the Board of Directors than it is to resolve n question concerning posters. It was suggested that if the Board of Directors concur in proceeding with the booklet that the Asbestos Ctudy Committee' td.ll then consider Che suggestion on posters* Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanluously passed, it was: RESOLVED: That the Committee recommends publication of the "Friction llaterials Works Practices Guide* with the revisions adopted by the Committee at this August 3, 1978 meeting. It was suggested tnat the Secretary prepare a double spaced draft of the text as approved by the Committee for submission to the Board of Directors. The Secretary indicated that he did not know whether the Board of Directors would cell a meeting or would handle this by mail ballot, but that he would discuss this with the President of the Institute. COBCttXI. PRODUCT SAFETY Co.; ilSSI ON spliceo '**$' 53 The Secretary reviewed the resolution passed at the PcmbersUip ilectlng on June 29, 1979. 'ibis resolution had been introduced by Hr. Adrian Cooin3 and passed the hcobernhip by a vote of 6 La favor, ?. opposed, with 3 abstaining. The resolution was 'That the Friction 'iateriais Standards Institute take an active role \rlth the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding the position of friction materials.* manufacturers ns to recall procedures that could possibly nffeet asbestoscontaining friction materials." Asbestos Study Committee -6- August 3, 1978 In discussing implementation of this resolution with Counsel And the President efter return from the Annual Meeting, it was suggested that this be submitted to the Asbestos Study Committee for its consideration. Copies of the resolution end Its background were sent to Asbestos Study Committee Members prior to this meeting. In addition, copies of the Kearney report for the Consumer Product Safety Commission on the uses of asbestos in consumer products was also distributed to the Mcnburs. Legal Counsel advised that the Consumer Product Safety Commission had no jurisdiction, under either the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (brake linings not being a "banned hazardous substance" as defined there) or the Consumer Product Safety Act, to recall brake linings. "Motor vehicle equipment" expressly is not a "consumer product" under the Consumer Product Safety Act, and opecificolly is governed by the Deportment of Transportation under the national Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 1966. Copies of a letter by Legal Counsel on this matter had been distributed to Committee Members. The Chairman had studied this resolution and based on the remarks in Counsel's letter and the Kearney report, he drafted the following: "Based upon the Kearney report to CPSC which excludes brakes and clutches from the Connission's jurisdiction, and advice from Institute's Counsel opinion that we are rather governed by the Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Act, ye do not recommend any present representation to the Consumer Product Safety Commission." Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was; RESOLVED: That the Asbestos Study Committee recommends that the Institute not make representations to the Consumer Product Safety Commission concerning possible recalls of asbestos-bearing friction materials. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION The Secretary circulated a memo concerning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and an inquiry they had made concerning non-asbestos friction materials. This Inquiry had been made by a Mr. Manny Lorcnco of NDTSA during the Secretary's absence after the Annual Meeting. Miss Collins had received thl9 call from HHT5A and talked with the Secretary who tried to answer some of the questions concerning non-asbestos friction materials. While the subject of the memo concerned on inquiry as to the types of non-asbestos friction materials and the costa thereof, the Secretary indicated that he was concerned about the fact that the question had been raised by NIfTSA. Perhaps this question may have bccu asked with the idea of a possible banning of asbestos bearing friction materials by the Department of Transportation. It was asked if anyone else had information on this particular item. It was suggested that this could be simply a random question prompted by some inquiry made of the NHTSA. It was stated that some Europeans, notably the Swedes, have considered the idea of banning asbestos products. However, this has not been taken too seriously to date. There has been no word from anyone else In the Membership concerning NHTSA activity relative to asbestos free friction materials. was suggested that Committee Members monitor any inquiries in this area. The Secretary indicated that he would probably be going to Washington /' In September and could make inquiry of NHTSA at that tine. It vao suggested that there would be no purpose in such on inquiry unless ' *TUfitti 4?. 83 Asbestos Study Cowwittce -7- August 3, 1970 chore were novc iuContrS.icn concerning the Dcpnrtncnt ot Trcmiportation'a . interest in this nre?.. 'One ttenber augmented that if NlftSA did hove such a questiou under study that the; .isbestos Information Association would have picked up this information by nm/, Counsel suggested that n search could be node on laws and regulations concerning recalls of automotive equipment under the iiotor Veheile Safety and Standards Act. If a anarch on this subject and a report to the Directors was desired it could be done. The Secretary Indicated that he would ask. the Board of directors concerning whether a search and report concerning DOT re call procedures should be made. .. OSIIA GENERIC STANDARD The 0SIIA Generic Standard in essence would classify various materials as to whether they are knorm carcinogenic, carcinogenic suspects or other. In the ca9e of asbestos, it would be a Type I or a known carcinogen. In this case, according to the OSilA Generic Standards, the concentrations of asbestos in the workplace mist be held to the loweat feasible level. It has not been decided at this tine whether this OSIIA Generic Standard would replace the Asbestos Standard now in place. Hearings have lean held in Washington over the past several months concerning this Generic Standard but It will be sometime before additional rulemaking is made. INSTITUTE sraiSORSlIl? OP ASBESTOS SKUil/uT The Institute sponsored an Asbestos Seminar in December 1975 at which several parties made presentations. Or.c of the highlights was the talk by :ir. Byung Kvon of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It was been suggested and recommended by the President chat the Institute consider sponsoring another seminar- At the January 1570 Committee meeting it was voted that the Committee Aid feel it appropriate to have a seminar until such time as the work practices booklet had been completed. It mignt be appropriate if the work practices booklet is finished and ready for distribution that a seminar >e coupled with its initial distribution. The Committee felt that this condition has not changed and that until such ti:w that there is a booklet to distribute that there would be no purpose in holding a seminar. The Secretary advised that on August 2, 1970 Dr. William Nicholson of Ilount Sinai hod cons to tnc Office to talk vlth iCr. Wagner and the Secretary. Questions by Dr. Nicholson concerned the Conns in which asbestos-bearing brake linings had been used over the nast many years. Re was looking for information as to when molded linings replaced woven linings, and when bonded undrilled linings came onto the marketplace, lie war. also concerned with the amount of work done in brake shops, and whether they cut, drill and otherwise machine friction materials or whether they ju'ic inotall ;tn assembly, Ur, Wagner and the Secretary had as best they could filled Tr. Nicholson in oa this type information at this informal meeting. Before Dr. Nicholson departed, the Secretary asked whether he or others at I'ounc Sinai would be willing to address a seninar if the Institute were to sponsor such on affair. The Secretary indicated that Dr. NicheIson stated that ho would be happy to accept auch an invitation. It vaz suggested that if a seminar is held, consideration be given to inviting either Dr. Nicholson or someone from fount Sinai for a presentation. Asbestos Study Committee -0- August 3, 1973 AuiS:.ICAI? TIUCUIHG ASSOCIATION PROGDAu T.ic Secretary advioed that he h.id received an invitation from the American Trucking *' Association to circulate v. promotion for ATA courses on the handling of hazardous wastes. The `*hazardou3 wastes" referred to were priaarily nuclear and chenical, but it is possible that asbestos waste nay have boon considered. It has generally been the policy that the Institute will not send out nailing lists to those requesting, because of the over abundance of mail received by Ilembers from unsolicited sources. It was suggested that the Institute continue this practice and no mailing be nadc of the ATA progran. ***** There bclnc no other business brought to the attention of the Committee, Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was; RESOLVED: To Adjourn Adjourned: 2:20 F.il. E. U. Drislane Secretary t ' i produced1 JM - 83