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FILE NAME: Metropolitan Life (ML) DATE: 1935-1945 DOC#: ML315 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Formation of Air Hygiene Foundation \ 1^ t../ Tw e n t y -Tw o Ea st Fortieth St r e e t Ne w Yo r k ,N.Y. JvriMMU * . maoucift January 22, 1935 Mr. M. F. Judd, Secretary, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., Bridgeport, Conn. Res Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Svmpogil1Tn n Dust Problems---------- Dear Mr. Judd: As I indicated to you over the telephone this afternoon, I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum I^prepared for'ilr. Lewis H. Brown regarding my trip to pj5-fehnrph last Tuesday, January 15th, to attend ^ne S ^ p f s i m on Sast Problems held under the auspices of . thaPMellon Institute of Industrial Research. _ Very truly yours, Vandiver Brown Attorney <yvT\ .VB:T Enclosure JAt^3 0 jg^. VNRA. l~\ A </. auvdOIUifcDtni EEi- MELLON INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON DUST -- ~ ----------- __.PPQ3LKi.I3 - PITTSBURGH-. J A N .1,5, logs ,, _ , . , ?n or about December 12, 193/ the Mellon Tnnfcftu+n' of Industrial Research addressed letters to some 05 industria* having industrial disease problems inviting them to ntton'* a t0^b? held the Ficoi of the Institute on^^h* 15th^day of January. One of those invitations was received bv the asbestos Institute and, although the Asbestos Institute did c L ^ l * * * " " ' S ' ? 0icially represented, J o h n ^ I a n v U l o Corporation requested and obtained permission to send a renrp f5nS?iVe* 4.ih0 invltetions expressly stated that "attendance* -at this meeting need entail no obligation8* fch o 015f'V:anrillGJ,va3 represented at the neeting by the writer of this memorandum. Approximately 250 people wore present repcsenting over 50 industries which had accepted the wSu^SSrEiSd In8ti?ttif- The M 0 U o n I n s t i a t e was nnin ^ E rl d & t t]*e remarkable response and it is my opinion that one cannot find a better indication of the serious " sf <*0 it was ths purpose of ho a a o t i ^ l o . .w 1 able to ascertain that the Mellon Institute the JSS ^ mped 9aJi the meeting by representatives of the oand ana glass and the refractories industries. Penresentatives -oa these industries conferred with Iir. E. R. Weidlein, Sr SSSfi nini le and after advising him of te n a S r e SLllfir of its wide-spread character and numerous menacing aspects, suggested the need of some form of concerted action on the part f those industries presently or potentiiliv o?Tn TM ^ T i i < U n ?ernSiand ihot a r - P * * * v L S r o s i d e n t Glasa Company and Mr. Roger Hltchlns, Presi dent of the American Refractories Institute, were the porsons who presented tho situation to the Mellon Institute. ?? be.dlein, on behalf of the Institute, agreed to cooperate to ^ o n d ^ d a ^ f n 0^ ^ thS " " ,1" antl l" Ting the representatives Pltt3bfTBh at the guests of the Institute. There Z r 3 ,1?? Preliminary discussion as to the possibility of using the Lellon Institute as a clearing house for information e n d ^ hu?eS????n aapJJ.ts ?f tho Problem common to all industries commitments v/cre postponed until after the holding or tnc meeting. *o vi.fi nn 1'*'*?*' oi* 02Peri3 specialising upon various aspects of the dust problem attended the meeting and R;-; delivered addressee, Among those were Mr. A. C. Hirth, a : lawyer associated with Williams, Eversaan and Morgan, Toledo, Ohio, attorneys for Owims-Illlnolfl Glass Company? Dr. Eugene P. Pendergrass or the x-ray Laboratory, University Hospital, Phila delphia? Dr. A. J. Lanza. Assistant Medical Director of the Uetropolit'STTiTe Insurance Company; Dr. R* R. Sayers, Medical Officer in Charge of U. s. Public Health Service; Professor Philip A. Drinker of the School of Public Health, Harvard Uni versity; Mr. F. Robertson Jone3, General Manager, Association of Casualty and Surety Executives; and Mr. Donald E. Cummings, Assistant Director, Saranac Laboratory for Study of Tuberculosis. The addresses delivered by these specialists, together with the open discussion that followed then, revealed, among other things, the very menacing character of the problem, its complex nature, the uncertainties attending most of its aspects and t^e necessity of some form of united action by the afflicted industries. . It was recognized that some aspects of the problem were peculiar to special Industries but it was equally evident that otlier aspects were common to all. For example, only two forms of dust, namely, free silica and asbestos, are definitely known to produco disabling fibrosis of the lung. Even in the case of theso dusts the problems resulting therefrom are ouite different since the fibrosis resulting from silica is of a much more serious character than that resulting from asbestos in that the former predisposes to tuberculosis and is much more likely to have a fatal termination. On the other hand (and this illustrates one of the most seriou3 aspects of the problem that is common to all dust producing industries) the fact that no other dust is known to produce disability lias not prevented entirely groundless claims aggregating millions and even hundreds of millions of dollars being brought against industries which have no silica or asbestos dust hazard. For example, Dr. Lanza pointed out that no one had ever maintained that gypsum dust was harmful and yet, nevertheless, the gypsum industry had 3uits pending against it covering claims in excess of four million dollars, . . , appeared that among the problems common to all industries were the following: (l) The menace of ambulance chasing lawyers in combination with unscrupulous doctors. The uncertainties surrounding diagnosis of any of the various forms of pnoumonoconiosis are so many that a question of fact is presented in every case. Expert testimony can be pro duced by both plaintiff and defendant and it is for the Jury to decide whose experts are -3 correct In their interpretations. In making this decision, the jury is not likely to favor the opinion of the experts produced by the employer. (2) The desirability of making various dust diseases compensable under properly drawn w o r k m e n s compensation laws, one of the speakers stated that nthe strongest bulwark . against future disaster for industry is the enactment of properly drawn occupational . disease legislation*. Such legislation would (a) eliminate the jury and empower a Medical Board to pass upon the existence of the disease and the extent of the disability; (b) eliminate the shyster lawyer and the quack doctor aince fees would be strictly limited by the law; and (c) permit the correct ing of initial mistakes in the making of awards by providing for hearings to reduce or eliminate awards if proof could be adduced that the claimant was not disabled or that the extent of his disability had been over estimated. (3) Problems of ventilation, dust collecting and elimination, and respiratory devices* (4) The establishing of standards (a) for dust counting and particle size determination, . (b) for the taking of X-rays for diagnostic use, and (c) for the interpretation of the markings on the films so produced* At the close of the discussion a Mr. Kurtz, Vice President of American Nefractorios Corporation, made a motion that Mr. William P. Yant, Chairman of the meeting appoint a nominating committee who would nominate a group of individuals to serve as a committee for the formulation of ways and means to brinft about effective cooperation of some character between the various industries for meeting and combating those phases of the dust problem common to all. This notion was carried and a Nominating Committee appointed which retired and upon returning presented to the meeting the names of seven individuals to act as such Committee. Ho other names having been placed in nomination, the following were elected to act as the Committee and report back to the various Industries and groups represented at the meeting or to whom the invitation had been originally extendedt = -- 4''" Vandiver 3rown representing Asbestos, Cork and Hon-Uetalllc Dr# B* D* Saklatwalla representing Chemical, Abrasives, Alloys and Hon-rerrous metals E. 0. Jones representing Foundries A# ,, Sherwood representing Class Sand, Ground Sand and Class Manufacture A. J. Gentholts representing Iron, Steel and Ores A. J. R. Curtis representing Lime, Limestone, Cement and -Oypsua Roger A. Hitchins representing Refractories,Ceramics and CIgjs I explained to the other members of the Conrnittoe that I had been sent to the meeting solely as an observer and had no authority from Johns-Manville Corporation to accept ' membership on the Committee and certainly none from the Asbestos Industry as a whole, I was urged, however, to meet with the Committee and agreed to do so on the condition that I might withdraw if approval of my serving in that capacity should not be forthcoming. I pointed out that members of the Asbestos Industry did not care to be associated in the minds of the public or of employees with those industries whose problem was silicosis and that for this reason I felt there might be some opposition to having, a representative of the Asbestos Industry working with them. I did,indicate, however, that I roAlized numerous aspects of our problem were the same and that if cooperation could he worked out without.an undue amount of publicity, Johns-Munville . Corporation and perhaps the Asbestos Industry ha a whole, would in all likelihood be vrilling to cooperate. It was the opinion of the Committee that this condition would not present any insuperable difficulty* . ' Mr. Roger Hitchins, President of American Refractor ies Institute, was made Chairman of the Committee which hold a meeting Tuesday evening after the close of the Symposium, hr. IIitchin3 was designated to meet with hr. Weidlein of the Mellon Institute and ask him to nako a proposal in definite and concrete form as to the wanner in which tho Mellon Institute might bo able to assist tho various industries for a fee of $25,000. When tills proposal/ has been received and approved by the members of the Committee, it will be submitted to -.he various industries with tho recommendation that it be accepted and that the v rious industries or individual corporations agree to stand good fur a proportionate amount of the fee not In excess of a definite specified sum. ~5- I gathered that the proposal which would be cade by the Mellon Institute would include, among others., the follow ing: .(a) . The compiling of a comprehensive bibliography of all books, treatises and publications deal ing with any aspect of the dust problem; and the evaluation thereof, (b) The compiling, digesting and correlating of data and information from various subscribing ' industries relative to their particular experi ences, (c) The drafting of approved workmen*s compensation legislation covering pneumonoconiosia, (d) The digesting of the laws of the various states which might affect the operations of industries presenting a dust hazard, : (e) Hie outlining of problems requiring research or the establishment of fixed standards and the prevention of duplication of effort and ` expense along these linos, . The interest with which the discussions were followed and the enthusiasm which greeted the proposal for unified effort lead me to believe that the necessary support will be found for some sort of program along the above lines. VANDIVER BROWN January 18, 1935 T emporary O rganization C ommittee lKournu.M. Dtirf P.6b u w February 5th, 1935. (Uxxs iOJ 1606 W aixut Sxtttr Piclocunu, Pa, REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TEliPORARY0RGANI2ATI0N COMMITTEE H1CH AS ELECTED AT THE "STUP03IUU ON DUST PROBLEMS" HELD AT PITTSBURGH, PA., JANUARY 15, 195S. Dear Sirt All individuals eho attended the Symposium on Dust Problems held at Pittsburgh, Pa., January 15, 1935 < and all Trade Associations whioh mere addressed by Dr. ! feidlein of Mellon Institute under date of December 1, j 1 9 M , are receiving copies of this letter. The purpose of this letter is to ask if your . Company or your Trade Association (as the case may be) xill subscribe an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the establishment of a Coordinating Agency as the first covo toward a study of the many existing phases of the indus trial dust problem, tcgother with a recommendation based on that study as to such further concerted action as may be possible and proper for all industry. At an initial over all cost of $25,000.00 hen pro-rated amongst the subscribers to the move--sn^, the individual contributions required may be very materially less than $500.00 each, depending on the nunbor of subscribers. The enclosures will furnish full information to enable you to Judge whether tho plan proposed has sufficient merit to Justify its cost, and whether your Company (or your Trade Association) should properly share in the initial cost on a pro-rata basis. Page 2. lx It is of groat importance that whatever is to be done should be started quickly. Way I, therefore, erk that you reply to this letter as promptly as is possible. Yours very truly, Roger A. Hitcbine _ Chairman, Temporary Organisation Committe Elected in Pittsburgh, January 15, 1955. Enclosures: (1) A brief outline of the events leading up to and occurring at the -Symposium on Dust Proolems held in Pittsburgh, Pa., January 15, 1935. (2) A brief outline of the discussion and action taker. by the Temporary Organization Committee on January . 15, 1935. i3) A brief outline of the discussion and action taker, oy the Temporary Organization Committee at a spec ial meeting held at the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa., on Friday, February 1, 1935. (a) Copy of a letter from Dr. E. R. Ssidlein, Director of Uellon Institute dated January 21, 1935, together uith a copy of the "Plan-for Study of Dust Problems'' referred to in Dr. iJeidlein's letter. (5) A tentative "Program of Initial Activities" (for a correlating agency) arranged in somewhat different form but which has the approval of Uellon Institute. ' f' . ($) A Form of Letter for your reply, which is suggested for your guidance, if your Company or Trade Associa tion (as the case may be) is willing to participate in this movement. . b ,`. i>/ /lilUUUbk 1LKit ID: uu n i tnclosuro cutllne of the events leading up to and Occurring at the "Symposium on Dust Problem" hold pag0 1 in Pittsburgh, Pa., January 15, 1935.--- ---------- - ^Decembe t U ^ U ^ ; a,.Ti.n inn^gt^rT o T ^ * f0 at Pittsburgh, wrote to induetri^TiiTconnection with /^^'ned industrial dust hatarde. There are various types or so-called dust diseasea', knovi generally as pneumonoconiosis,-among which .i" rt.ds.i.. t h n e o s l . , sid.rosls, .nd nu r o s J = others. * Dr. Weidlein'a letter was written at the request of a few of the industries, in which the dust hatard oxists, in an effort to determine whether sufficient interest existed to warrant having a meeting for a general discussion of question, and with the basic idea that if such a meeting could be held it migh. be possible to establish a coordinating agency for the collection^ of ill available data on silicosis and other d"st dissemination to the interested industries, and with the thought that such an agency would later develop into a coordinating and planning body. The resobnse to Dr. Weidlein's letter was immediate and represented a large'percentage of the industries to "J0" inai letter had been sent. In view of the wide-spread interest, Mellon Institute proceeded with arrangements for a "Symposium on Dust Problems". This meeting was held at the University Club, at Pittsburgh. Tuesday, January 15, and addresses were made by the following \s Ur. A. C. Hirth * Williams, Eyersman & Uorgan Toledo, Ohio */ / Dr. R. R. Sayers Uedlcal Officer in Charge U. S. Public Health Service Washington, D. C. i/Dr. A. J. Lanra Assistant Medical Director - Uetropolitan life Insurance Co. Hew York, N, Y. Dr. Zugone^ P. Pendergrass X-Ray Laboratory University Hospital ^Philadelphia, Pa. Prof. Philip Drinker Sohool of Publio Health Harvard University Qa 4a m . Uklfl. JUOL/Urs i UUL iu Enclosure ( U Page l 3 3vi 1O A^ iw ^xsd 'ir. F. Robertson Jonas General Manager,' A s s o d a t i ^ of Casualty . / ajid Surety Executives 'y N 9v York, N. 7. Donald B. Cummings Assistant Director, Saranac Laboratory for ^ Study of Tuberculosis ~ Edward L. Trudeau Foundation ^ ^ ~ Irbrrwood, Michigan . Dr. Samuel R. Haythorn Director, Singer Memorial Laboratory Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Feidlein, of Mellon Institute, in opening the meeting explained that the interest of the Institute was a imply the desire to assist industry toward a realization of the problem and the development of a possible program of activity. Ho reportage w ere nr-aaent at this E m lflg_*nd no stenographic notes werejcegt. <j^L-^)t4tration only and thgra-wariLjpresent nearly two drad renreeentativeV\of many of the lmportantTndu6tPles_who are ??5gTe3rby 'the-dmrc~frrooi.em7 ' At the conclusion of an excellent and extremely informative urogram, on motion from the floor a nominating committee was appointed to submit names of individuals in industries who would form a Tempor ary Organization Committee to dovelop plans and make a definite written recoacendation to all of the registered attendance at the meeting, as well as to those industries originally invited, as to the formation of a permanent organization and its purposes. The industries represented grouped themselves into seven general classes and the nominating Committee report consisted of the nominations for a Temporary Organization Comittee, with one repreeenetative for each of the following Groups of Industry: GROUPS 07 INDUSTRY Asbestos, Cork and Non-metallic. Chemical, Abrasives, Alloy and Non-ferrous Metals. Foundriea. Glafl9 Sand, Ground Sand and Glass Uanufaoturers. Iron, Steel and Iron Ore. Lime, Lin*estone, Cement and Gypsum, Refractories, Ceramics and Clays. The report of the nominating committee was aocepted by the ROGER A. HITCHINS, Chairman, Temporary Organization Committee U.G:.S//U0C;DBR1DGE ID: u u i y y o io i** mi.uji ; Enolooure ~ ' 1 2 ) A brief outline of the diaouasion and action takon by the Temporary Qrganii&tion Committee oo January 15, 1935. ________ Following the adjournment of the general meeting in the late afternoon of January 16, 1938, a meeting was held of ihe Temporary Organitation Committee at which time the under signed was elected Chairman of the Committee, The Committee was of the opinion that Mellon Institute of Industrial Reaearoh, Pittsburgh, was better qualified to oonduot this work than any other agency The Chairman was' there upon instructed to request Mellon Institute for a proposal which would outline the work which they would expeot to do on Silicosis and other Dust Problems and the cost of doing it, in case industry in general do sired the establishment of euoh a coordinating agency. ROOfiV 14 HITCHXN8, . Chairman, Temporary Organisation Committee. t Enclosure (3) A brief outline of the discussion and otnctitaken by the Temporary Organization Conaittee at a' spocial meeting the Dugueane Club, Pittsburgh, P$.., on Friday, Paige 1. ^--rebruary It 1935^ _________ _____ On call of the Chairman, the Temporary Organization Committee met at Pittsburgh on Friday, February 1st, 1935. Judging from the keen interest displayed at tho "Symposium on Dust Problems7"' held in Pittsburgh, January 15th, 1935T i t 'waa"the ' desire of those in attendance that a coordinating and correlating agency i should be established for the purpose of caking a complete study of all I of the existing facts concerning the many phases of the industrial dust 1 problem as affecting all Industry, and a recommendation based thereon J as to future action. The letter from Dr, Weidlein of llellon. Institute dated January 21st, 1935, together with the "Plan for Study of Dust Problems" was read and discussed, i The maximum cost for the first year or for tho first period \ of this work, which is estimated to require from six months to a year's time, will be |25,000.00. The plan provides for tha possible establishment of a per manent organisation to be known as thoffidstrlal uust Institute^or by whatever other name may be selected/ tv te gjjfcobita. with Mellon and ty d ; + n nf-wbnse membership and their contributions ~~^cay be kept at Mellon Institute and will be entlreiy^coniiCBTTtial^ Such permanent organisation when formed to be direoted by an Advisory Committee which will be elected by the contributing members I and whose function will be similar to that of a Board of Directors in co-operation with Mellon Institute in carrying out the purposes of the new Association. . A somewhat rearranged "Suggested Program of Initial Activi ties" for tho correlating agency covering medical, preventive, legal, legislative and publicity features of the industrial dust problem was prepared and discussed with representat ives of Mellon Institute and was approved by them. ' , From tho fact that a number of interested industries have already expressed their willingness to underwrite this program to the extent of 1500.00 each for the first year it appeared to the Temporary OrgahixitiflR Uomniiiee that'tha .nQll por individual wuuUllUtvr wixi ta relatively small when considering the beneuxfc wEich ay. result. ?h* aotual expenses will be pro-rated among those subscribing, thus if fifty members will underwrite proportionately the amount will be exactly <500.00-each. If eighty participate the'amount.will be only slightly U?moro than 300.00 each,.and lese in..the event of a larger number of n subscribers. J * ihe entire-'a .nnntnfl- 1 not -required- for the Irfl*- \ phase of the work any baiapoe will be carried over for future activities Enoloaure (3) Page S. / or con be refunded proportionately to the contributors. A The Temporary Organization Committee fools that tho import ance of suh jnrt nrnrcgly be over-estimated; - and that this appears to bo a most opportune t imaTor au. industry at reason- ablo cost to ette=?t~to gather together in a control agency-all of'-tTSS^ existing information of all kinds on this subject as a basis fer de termining hat further activities along'this line are necessary or practical. The Dust Problem in overr industry rajsas-car+ain^problems common tn p H , T-- ^. nnnfornyH with Engineering (respirators-,-* y^fftr ^ T n U m t ( n n nrrl preventing), nmTtha~Maaicai. Legal end Legislative aspects. ' The Chairman of the Temporary Organization Committee was thereupon directed to write to each individual who was present at the Symposium on January 15, 1935, as well as to the moro than eighty Indus trial Trade Associations who were addressed by Uellon Institute under date of December 1, 1934? - and transmit to them (a) tho development leading up to and occurring at the .Symposium on January 15, 1935, and (b) the developments occurring at the organization meeting of the Temporary Organization Committee on January 15, 1935, and (c) the plans proposed by and approved by Uellon Institute as to initial activities and objectives, and (d) a report of the discussions and recommendations of the Temporary Organization Committee meeting in Pittsburgh on Friday, Fobruary 1, 1935, and he was directed to request that.those addressed should respond promptly with an indication as to whether or not they will support a permanent organization on the basis outlined, ROGER A. HITCHINS, Chairman, Temporary Organization Committee. ifs yZLLON INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH^ Enclosure (4) Page 1 . _ _ Ur. Roger A. HItohins, President, Acerloan Refractoriee Institute, No. 1608 Walnut Street, . Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. January 81, 1935. Uy dear Ur. Hitohins: In accordance with your request as Chairman of the Organiza tion Committee which was formed at the conference on dust problems held in Pittsburgh on January 16, we are giving you our ideas regarding the important problems involved and the type of organisation that should be established. I am enclosing a plan for the study of dust problems and the organisation chart. ' If this work were to be centralised in Mellon Institute, it could he carried out as a part-gf Ur air hygiene reaearqjp The director appointed to handle the Investigation would also he t h e h e a d of the institution or organixation which the industries would set up. In this way, the work could be carried out in a cost confidential manner as to % rwtTo~~^a^3unporting the research and no ope would know what luduan-lew r Individuals.Wtfrn~'c u u U iibirctTnrTb thZ_fund.~ .This would enabie~Tha -- jrrs"tiOh to get soundly established, so that if later on it ~Tfcfl desl-red~^f5* ' rrm miL-ln the u o m tRTi~could be arr*a*e>< " " -- " -- -- --- Hoping that this gives you the information which you wish, I am Sincerely yours, ,1`-' (signed) E. R. Weidlein ERV-T enclosures Direotor Ui .O ,. 0/ / ujuuuor i uoc 1 : uv- i l J JO i. U * 1u MU . V * a. Enclosure (4) P&gtj 2 Plan for Study of Dust Problems I. Organization of the Industries. . rt. u necessary that there bejsmnp rirghhlyation representing industrle.^foj_thc y rn.Ior t-h.e-t no program of~research lnve3tigation_eouj^LJL^--f.rrij.d on I of continuity and financial support! Such assurance could bo given * '^I7"by son* body that had authority to speak for a sufficient nuncer of in dustries or" companies, -andnnight be c&Ilad Tndustnlal-Buot TatU B 3 * - = * ^ -- --- it seems inadvisable to effect such a separate organization, for rearsons that may be sound, it is suggested that a group of individuals be chosen from industries or companies, such a group to be called, for example, Industries Advisory Board for the Study of rust Problems. Affected industries and/or individual companies could contribute to this Board, which in turn could make contracts and disburse the monies. The other urinary functions of the Institute or Board would be to select the cen tral agency to administer the activities later referred to in soms detail (called, for convenience, the research agency), to keep in touch with that central agency, advise with it as to the program of work, and aid it in other obvious legitimate __ waTB. Obviously, surh.central agency must be independent of e^y specific industry___ or croup, it must have a broad outlook, a sympathetic underszanri with mustjmvo theebtrfidanfia--- *of xna industries, and o^ the physicians^ auRuioeroAu*3-w--gKn~nd ffht cooperate to advantage. -X. The work of the research agency. T Of primary importance in the initial stage is the collection of available data ' published and, ee far a3 possiblo, unpublished. These data must then be evaluated and correlated, and in this phase of the work it la assumed that it will be possible to secure the advice and cooperation of the recognized specialists in the fields of medicine, law, chemistry, physics and engineering. Evaluation should include the weeding out of data that cannot be considered as authoritativs. . It will then be possible to prepare a comprehensive program designed to provide the industries conoorsed with legitimate protection. In preparing to work out suoh a program, it would bo neoessary to compile a list of specialists in all fields who are engaged in a study of dust problems: to^have determined any among them who may not be properly qualified and whose results might, therefore, not be entirely acoeptablo; to attempt as far as feasible to have investigational work correlated and synchronized; to be in position to make reasonable grants to qualified individuals or agencies to study special problems or phases of problems. Some of the aspeots that ooeur to mind are: s(a) The pathological and psychological effeots of dusts of various kinds, alone and in combination; for this a classification^ duets is neoeseary. Enolosuro (4) Pag 3 Important froa both cqedical and legal standpoints ^3 the preparation of ^ c o m 'y~cffIesJ> On the medical side is aleo plant hygiene, insofar as it is affected by industrial dusts and fumes. __ ' (b) A study of sampling devices and sampling methods, with the,,idea of :frwtfrar developing standards, and also to attempt to provide plant officials with simple portable apparatus which, while neither &3 delicate nor as accurato ns the standard equipment, will enable them to keep a regular check on plant conditions and to know when the danger line is approachod. } (c) Study of existing methods and cooperation in the development of improve ments designed to minimize dust and fumes in the plant, as well as protec tive measures for workmen. (d) Dissemination, through proper channels, of authoritative information. j (e) | Maintaining contact as closely as possible with independent agencies and cooperating agencies engaged in studies of phases of the problem, and a program of such research experimentation as may be indicated. | (f) Study and synopsis of existing pertinent legislation (including eompensa- / tion), and assistance in tho preparation of safety codes and fair law*. The place to start is in the collection and evaluation of available data, which must precede the formulation of the longer-time program. III. Estimate of cost. (a) The cost, if any, of operating the parent organization or Board. (b) Cost cf research agency. It is estimated that for the initial work of collecting and evaluating available data and preparing authoritative abstracts for dissemination, surveying the field and formulating & long-time program of constructive work, not iess than $85,000 should be appropriated. ` ' The time necessary for this initial phase cannot be predicted with cer tainty, but it is estimated that at least six months and not more than ^ a year will be required. After the conclusion of this period, it is certain that an effective pro gram can be developed and would require a substantially larger budget. ""'T. Organization chart. . "" . The plan outlined above.is shown broadly in the accompanying chart. Enclosure (5) Page 1 CORRELATING AOSNCY ^ SUGGESTED PROORAii 0" INITIAL ACTIVITIES USDICAL. (1) Secure from medical profession end health authorities es complete as possible information covering past anc present research on Industrial Dust diseases. (2) Study the assembled data and report and rooomoend (a) as to what phases have duplication of effort and (b) as to what phases should havo further research; w*th t..e objective nUflli^p; thft cooporatlon of American Undical Association.^n- setting up authoritative and approved standards of diagnosis and correction. PREVENTIVE. (1) Secure from all possible sources the existing available data on Industrial Dust hazards. LEGAL. (2) Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to present means of eliminating or minimizing those hazards and (b) as to what further should be done in that direction; thft active of setting up author itative and approved standards for the control of / industrial dusts which, if oocrplled vith by industries, r" nr by ea, will act as a defense against' ) ^^eraonal " _ (1) Secure from all affected industries their present exper ience as to personal injury suits and claims growing out of industrial dust hazards and claimed diseases; in complete detail as to name of claimant, amount involved, court of jurisdiction, prosecution and defense counsel, character of suit (or claim) together with a history of closed cases end the status of pending suits or olaims. (2) ' * Study tho assembled data and raport and recommend (a) as to the aggregate amount of money loss which industry haa experienced and with which industry is threatened as a whole and by divisions and (b) as to the -instances where the situation appears to be a "raoket" against industry and (c) what concerted action may be possible to be taken in pending oases and claims'; with the objective of en listing the co-operation of the American Ear Association and local Bar Associations in.stopping the "racket," LEGISLATIVE. (1) Secure from all States and Territories copies of existing or Bending legislative enactments and existing,court^ decisions affecting the"dust M i a r d ThlSttuatry. whether Enclosure (5) Page 2. LEGISLATIVE, (Contd) PUBLICITY. workmen's compensation nr 'dommonTTaw. or ~ Study the- assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to existing laws which properly protect both employer and employee and (b) as to ouch cxicting laws as do not properly protect both employer and employee* with the objective of securing the enact ment of State laws, of a uniform character, which} when compiled with, will fairly and properly protect the interest of industry and of those engaged in industry and of enlisting the co-operation of the Federal Government in that direction. Consider euid recommend (a) tho manner in which affectod industries may be informed and be kopt informed as to all phases of the industrial dust problem and <b) the manner in which governmental agencies and the ^public may be informed and hoj^ept informed, and the propriety and advisability of QQfjqg_sf>, flq .to fho-g ea sureo whiah^Are being > m i should be taken in the direction of protecting both human life and property. ' Enoloaure (6) Ur. Roger A. Hitchir.s, Chairman Temporary Organization Cocmittao Rood 909, 1609 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: ^ We have your letter of February 6, 1935 and accompany ing copy of letter from Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, outlining a program for the study of industrial dust hazards. e are in full agreement with this.program and with the mothod suggostod for putting it into effect. We understand that the estimated expense for the first year is 625, 000. In consider ation of other similar contributions, we agree to contribute toward the initial expense of such a program the sum of five hundred dollars- (*600) with the understanding that if the total contribu tions exceod 825,000, tho amount of our contribution is to be proportionately reduced. ' It is our understanding that when sufficient contri butions have been received, a meeting of the contributors will be called for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization, and that contributions will be payable at such times aa the directors of the proposed organization shall call for payment. Yours truly, A Brief Narrative Tom in " S a n a t i o n of the Temporary Organization Committee m seriouetn\\1i^oh^ l brlr various d Ia coo 1,a larS0 f number of indus^tri*.di.,S.6.S. is . ls 6nSag m J on u , PUcee, a great deal. of research Thflro . -* buuse a n e c t e d . nation on all nh n* nW n ne P^ace where there ' done el?h.ri,P ^ " f P " " : !d no concert " " libl.e ^ sk! UM ** - 935- a Sy"?osi"" ^ ^ z i z hr t rnoPbi " : bursh with instructions t o ^ v i i * 1 Organization Commutes ` opinion a s+*+ t0 de/elP a lap Se.M :s - a ^and ' S reno-t , ^ ~V - 6wa3 2,electe i?'s m tF 11r " - - s&TM;.r?r c rs - 7 lor a Permanent. nr..,n..a. . or, it seemed t.h+ -------- -- - urS-nii,ation should be - P^ograt *he Indu3? ^ i r p F o b l e m . l l one Plac all of * 8 SUbject of the ^heS" .Ud7 f t h 0 S , f a C t S ' and an attemP* to evaluate ' IV. The^Cost? Activitiesf ^ * recoma!9^ation Sb^:FS^ :D? r rthf - House" - M e l l o n PT n b+l:>+y b9St P rePar0<i to act c a.!!" `at M9lln Institu * . t h e ^ o ^ r i S : ; "i. " " * > X V i earing ar7 2l3t' 19350 = P=nt -out nitVtrhTie1 terf f W . * ' * " 1,119 LSQporary Orgar.iza- tion Committee dated Februarv 6th i o ,, . that for an overall sum of $25,000 00 Mellon all the available facts and <b) studv and u% ! a definite report and recommendatiot. evaluate ^ " S to the eff9ct Wili (a) gather them and (c) submit everyone interested in^he p r o W ^ i eXpect th co-operation of and any unexpended monies, can e i t h e r ^ r e f u n d e f ^ ^ ^ h ^ itS bjective ing out a future program? refunded or can be used in carry- o 0 o ........ on^January 15 th* 1935.Undr8d persons attended the Symposium at Pittsburgh February 6th, 1935, to all8thoseoriffirfini^ati0n Committe9 was sent on attended, ani copiis of the report hate and t0 a11 those who number of other Trade Associations and i n d i v i d u ^ ^ i e s t C0n6iderable if the $25,000.yterthio8te utd^written1" ^ rfanization Committee that Associations or individual compLxL th" Pr ^ 7 'ifty r DOre Trade would not exceed $500.00 and it would he amUnt of each subscription should exceed fifty. Thus would he b 0 .^es 'as the number of subscribers tions or individual companiesl l l o u l T l t f Trade Associa- blem, and who could thenP form t h e m s e l f b ~ -tiv9lE interested in the pro- which would already have the^ assurance " f ^ * 2 ! = S 2 S i organization' money. . nce of a definite amount of available requisite number of fifty contributors has b ^ plaRnsd as soon as the ing of all contributors asking each of them ea assurd " to call a meet- who will have full power of r L r e ' L ^ + t ^ Snate Re individual organization. P tion in ths formation of a permanent Organization C o L i t ^ ^ will - the Temporary by th. contributors - t x s s s & i m i :ho llnei or " 3- " 4* * * * V ~ 7 Egrmanea-t organization if and when one is / Ci6! r proSram of a been arranged so that contributions ard^ ^ J - ramatn urinown as may be e U c t ^ e*Cept that U has - -- o0o xn conclusion r X . 7 2 : ; S;;;- < -- .... a ;>" r s s 's , ; . A Symposium has been held in P-i+f*, . nead m Pittsburgh on January 15th, 193! P U n and ~ 1935). ThlS Plan haS bS6n PrsPa**ed and submitted (on February 6th, shall be formed!randP; TM r s S l T ^ ati0n Sha11 be *>, and how iA; those to whom this "narrative" i s ^ i n g ^ o n t ? " 1S""W in ' hands of. Roger A. Hitchins As Chairman Temporary Organizatio n Committee. ( IS -Dr' L \ ?* T o m p s o n , .. . ?Ublic Health Service ias.-Linjtcn, D. c 'C e ' Dear -r. Thompson;- '-arch 21, i93s ' ~Vu> ^ u: . V e?.0 " / IPtiiiilgigfigERas- V- e extra copies ^ o ^ S ^ T <: tN f * . . * 4 . by .v \ ; rr> % **> ' A' S l n ^ t r r ^ H h01f - ^ y r..y ,, ,, ,, j . . *" w i i 'h i*' S5: f w ` , '* r * * 8 * * *? w s 't f v - " : w uT --- ^ w . . ^ - * ot in- v ; rienfs * X ~ p ^ cs i. l t r joia * " ^^rs^ vaile with someone ,\y ' V * 1b OwEjis-IiXBvois G l a s s Co m p a j o :Conici.'s Club ill assuredly be relied upon i , r.ay follow the idea froa. i `f. '**' ino:-'^- 11 the fc;'S S&>Up >iiC5 serT?cs organisation is f ^ , . particularly as1 'tV'oO'-wIhdataprperceecpitatieonhaitvinisg gyeotutrincgomaien: ~s ca this movement, Washington and vicinity. Sincerely', <). A S. mere are now 14 nie^-Ps ^ r a= reported on --a -c- 1? o ' ?f, `"ore tnan ::r* -ritchins 'to roll.- ' " * naps o;1-e snowball is beginning r : MELLON INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Enclosure (4) Page 1 Mr. Roger A. Hitohins, President, American Refractories Institute, No, 1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Mr. Hitchins: Pittsburgh, Pa. January SI, 1935. In accordance with your request as Chairman of the Organiza tion Committee which was formed at the conference on dust problems held in Pittsburgh on January 15, we are giving you our ideas regarding the important problems involved and the type of organization that should be established. I am enclosing a plan for the study of dust problems and the organization chart. If this work were to be centralized in Mellon Institute, it could be carried out as a part-nr our air hygiene researoE? The director appointed to handle the "investigation would also be the head of the institution or organization which the industries would set up. Inthis y ^ way, the work could be carried out in a most confidential manned as to wlKT~was~ supporting the research and no one woulcf know~~ghat industries' or Individuals Werew tibnlu.xWllnBi tVoV tWhHeO fund. Tihmios wWUoUuJlLUd. OeInXabrUlJeL~o~TUfUtOrVe/~'^rrggcaLlni'-1* |'~i2 &l'ln to get soundly established, so that if later~on it~Was~dLe8lredr~to ^ .-4-- uuf-trr'lhu open this "could be axraagjT~ ~-- --------- ------ __ Hoping that this gives you the information which you wish, I am ERW-W enclosures Sincerely yours, .1 (signed) E. R. Weidlein . Director COPY CMOU. DAVIS Coot Reporter Houston// ExW M N o, Enclosure (4) Page 2 Plan for Study of Dust Problems I. O rganization o f the In d u strie s. I j . i s necessary th at there be soCe f k f ^ i surance of continuity and ./r^n^eLTruopo^---without only by soma body t b i t iuid A u th o rity to Jpeit" 'f o ^ a s u m c W " ld b8 eiv8n d u strie s or companies, and miaht ba r . l l . a L ! . 01e,n" number o f in - i t seems inad visable to e f f e c t such ? Tnrtn*tnal Dns t - I n a t i t u t e . I f r j b8 it i= a u ^ t e T t ^ V ^ r u industries or companies such a v p ~ f th8t ^ndi/iduals be chosen from Advisory Board for the Studv o' Dii<?fPpt- i9 Cal"ed' for example, Industries individual companies could Contribute +0 ^ % Af^ected industries and/or contracts and disburse the monies. Bard' Whih in turn could make ~ "'bvuon , sunn or group, it must have S I ? rn ldibe to 1^ sei8ot - Ci a sympathetic~una^rfitcmmr>^r.p ___ coopeLle t o ' I ^ ^ r <^ aa4^ i I I . The work of the research agency. rS B = u r ~ . " ; z,r." *. These data must then be evaluated and correlated end <* u it is assumed that it will be t>o<??ihio + * this phase of the work the recognized specialists in Z tills o l T Z " * co P ^ ^ i o n of and engineering. Evaluation should iCcIudf + 1 ^ 1 1&V' Chemistry* physics be considered as authoritative. 6 Weed*ng out of data that cannot P rgram d !ien!dJ t ^ ^ Y- v ^ v list of specialists\nUallUf L w s rwhramf ** WUld be neoessary to compile a - to have determined any among them who JT 9nfa0d in a study of dust problems; results might, therefore, not be entirely !! + JTp8rly qualified and whose feasible to have investiyatlnnoi .r0ly aoePtablei to attempt as far as position to make S i e f / i ? f f ohro"1,ed: to be in study special problem. or phases of problems lndivlduals r osenel.e 'amLL,, a Some of the aspects that occur to mind are: Court Reporter Hi ` " Enclosure (4) Pago 3 / affected by industrial duets and fumes P of t`J S U M ' insfar .Pit Is <b' developing with the idea of further simple portable apparatus which v/hile^ei+h ?r0vide Plant officials with1" i fo) c+ j s 0 ls approached. . I ments7 d^i'gn^t"? " n ^ " s r ^ TM ,, tl<m i" ths d8''Wopm,t of improve five measures for workmen " " fUMS 1,1 th* Want, an well <d) Dissemination, through proper channels, of o u t w i t (e) .MM.aa..iinntxtaai,inni!ng..co.n.t.ac.t ) f tionf, &and Sassistance . , -----'xi-axivVeS i1n,lffoorTMmaattiioonn. The place to start is in +,. n Which must precede the H I . Estimate of cost, f l i a b l e data, ' program. (a) The cost, if any, of oueratinr. +u ' m p m a t i n g the parent organization or Board. (b) Cost of research agency it ip + collecting and evaluating a v - U a M 1?"^ tlM" for * initial work of nbntraots for dissemination * " * nuthoritative long-time program of constructive wort i* m i f'TMlating a be appropriated. k ' not !ess than $25,000 should The time necessary for this initi i u fcamty, but it is estimated that aJ 1 ! be Predited with cer a year be required. aSt Slx months and not more than After the conclusion of this nerioH + 4 Sram can be developed and wouid require a 0ff0c^ Pro- V. Organisation chart. ^ t a n t i a l l , larger budget. Te Plan outlined above is shown broadly in the y in the accompanying chart. Enclosure <B) Page i , correlating agency SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF INITIAL ACTIVITIES MEDICAL. (1) foCU 6 edical Profession and health authorities t l C mP+' *Q &S ?ossible formation covering past and present research on Industrial Dust diseases. PREVENTIVE. (S) Study theass.mbled data and report and recommend (a) as to what phases have duplication of effort and (b) as 1 to nat phases should "hOa-vVeO jf.uurritnhserr rreesseeaarrcchh;- with the A uadirpi I of ,enligfring..t.hft_fiaflperation of Arnsri,., ? C T ___1 Assciation in SffitiBg_up authoritative *7^ H a-? ^ 0V9^ standards of diagno3isand~Torrection^~ ^ ~ (1) Secure from all possible sources the existing availabli (2) data on Industrial Dust hazards. 8 vailab1' Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to present means of eliminating or minimizing those hazards and (b) as to what further should be done Jn that direotion, hJha-nhiastivaof setting up author Ita tive and approved s t a n d a r d T ^ T t K control of----- LEGAL. L 6nire fT a11 affected i ^ t r i e s their present exper?eISonal injury suits and claims growing out of industrial dust hazards and claimed diseases; in Touit of na"e f claimant' amount involved, H Z l ^ isdiction, Prosecution and defense counsel, character of suit (or claim) together with a history of closed cases and the status of pending suits or claims. ( 2) Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as A A ? a8Sregate amount of money loss which industry has experienced and with which industry is threatened as a S e sitn tf7 dlvi Si0ns and <b> as the instances where the situation appears to be a -racket" against industry d (c) what concerted action may be possible to be taker n P0ndin6 cases and claims; with the objective of en listing the co-operation of the American Bar Association and local Bar Associations in 'stopping the "racket." LEGISLATIVE. (1) Secure from all States and Territories copies of existing or pending legj^lativejmactments and existing court deciSlons affe^tjng^the~5uiTTigrard~iir~in3ust^^~~whether Enclosure (5) Page 2. LEGISLATIVE. (Contd) workmen^ compensation nr nrmpatinanl rfkqasa nr 'Conanon^awN PUBLICITY. (2) Study the- assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to existing laws which properly protect both employer and employee and (b) as to such existing laws as do not properly protect both employer and employee; with the objective of securing the enact ment of State laws, of a uniform character, which* when compiled with, will fairly and properly protect the interest of industry and of those engaged in industry and of enlisting the co-operation of the Federal Government in that direction. Consider and recommend (a) the manner in which - affected industries may be informed and be keot informed as to all phases of the industrial dust " problem and (b) the manner in which governmental agencies and the public may bis "informed and be kept. Informed, and the propriety and advisability of 'doing,-go . as tn tho-mnanmnn frying nd 3hUld be ta,ken in the direction of protecting both human life and property. ' ' (COPY) December 4, 1936 Mr. C. J. Stover, Inquirer Bldg., 16th FI., Philadelphia, Pa. Re: Air Hygiene Foundation of America Membership Meeting of Nov. 24th Dear Mr. Stover: . ' I am writing to report upon the meeting of the members of Air Hygiene Foundation of America, Incorporated which was held in Pittsburgh on November 24th. . The meeting was attended by a large and most enthusiastic group comprising approximately 200 persons. These consisted of members, guests of the Foundation and many specialists in the field of air hygiene - medical, engineer ing, legal and governmental. Dr* A. J* Lanza, Medical Director of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Chairman of the Medical Committee of the Foundation, addressed the meeting on behalf of his Committee and gave a brief summary of the initial report of the Medical Committee, v/hich has not as yet been published but publication of which is anticipated shortly It is my belief that this Medical Committee report will constitute a major contribution upon the question of dust diseases from the medi cal viewpoint. It will contain a summary of the best scientific n ^Pn many o f the difficult problems involved and its publication is eagerly awaited by all industries having an actual or potential dust hazard. _ _ Professor Philip Drinker, of the Harvard School of Public Health and Chairman of the Preventive Engineering Committee of the Foundation, discussed the problem from the engineering point of view with special emphasis upon prevention through dust eliminating apparatus and respirators. I have already provided you with a copy of Bulletin No. 1 of the Pre $ -2 - ventive Engineering Series of the Foundation. Further valuable contributions are anticipated from this Committee. Mr. Alfred C. Hirth, Chairman of the Legal Committee, summarized the work of his Committee during the first year of the existence of the Foundation. You have been provided with the seven parts of Bulletin No, 1 of the Legal Committee and, therefore, have some idea of the work performed by this Committee during the first year of its operation. These Bulletins constitute a compilation of the laws and court decisions of the 48 States and the District of Columbia which have bearing upon the question of employer re sponsibility for occupational disease* They have filled a long-felt want and constitute a unique contribution, Secretary of Labor Perkins has praised these Bulletins in unqualified terms and has asserted that they have proved of great value to her and to the Committees of the Department of Labor which'are conducting an in vestigation of dust diseases. . Mr. Theodore Waters, a member of the Legal Committee, read to the meeting excerpts from Bulletin No. 2 of the Legal Series, which is to be published shortly. It constitutes "a study and criticism of provisions for occupational disease legislation" . It is a splendid discussion of this problem and was enthusiastically received. In view of the fact that many state legislatures will be considering the adoption or revision of occupational disease legislation during the next few years, the importance of this thorough-going analysis of what dust disease.legislation should and should not contain cannot be over-emphasized. Although the Air Hygiene Foundation is approaching various problems relating to air hygiene from an unbiased viewpoint, it is, nevertheless, the-creature of industry and is the one insti tution upon which employers can rely completely for a sympathetic appreciation of their viewpoint. Its aim is to make an honest ' effort to appraise the evil, to advance scientific knowledge of many of its doubtful aspects and to suggest remedies, both preventa tive and curative. As such, it deserves and should receive the unqualified support of all members of industries faced with a dust disease hazard. . Membership through trade associations will no longer provide employers with the benefits of the Foundation. I am enclos ing herewith a quantity of membership application forms and of schedules of membership charges for 1937. I urge that you provide copies of these applications, together with the scale of charges, to all members of the asbestos industry and I hope you will see fit to recommend that they participate, through membership, in the burdens as. well as in the benefits to be derived from the continued -3- furictioning of this Foundation. As you will note, provision is made for membership by "employer associations". Such associations are not required to pay the initial $25 "membership fee" and their annual dues are only $50; however, as you will note, these members receive only one file copy of publications of the Foundation which they are not permitted to publish or substantially duplicate for use by their constituent companies. I am recommending that Johns'-Manville Corporation apply for. membership during 1937 and I sincerely hope that a large proportion of the asbestos industry will be likewise represented. The plans of the Foundation for 1937 are ambitious in scope and will necessarily call for the expenditure of relatively large sums of money. It is fortunate in having the whole-hearted co-operation of the Mellon Institute, which is providing offices and laboratory facilities together with the services of certain members of it3 personnel without expense to the Foundation. . . You will also find enclosed herewith, for your files and general information, three (3) copies of a list setting forth the names of the officers, trustees and various committees. If you require any further information; please do not hesitate to call upon me. Very truly yours, VB:T Enclosures (Signed) Vandiver Brown General Attorney f * 4 * f A I E H Y G I E N E F O U N D A T I O N O F A M E R I C A , INC. F ifth and Bellefield Avenues, P ittsburgh, Pa. . Application for Membership The undersigned hereby applies for membership in Air Hygiene Foundation of America, Inc., and agrees, if elected to membership, to pay on call of the corporation the membership fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and dues in accordance with the scale set by the Board of Trustees for the period ending December 31,1937. ' The applicant's address and business are: A ddress : B u sin ess: By D ated: .................................................... The foregoing application was accepted by the Board of Trustees and the applicant received into member ship this....................... day of..................................... .., 193........... S ecretary  ." A S B E S T O S ' C. J* S t o v e r I6lU FLOOR, INQUIRER ULDC. PHILADELPHIA,. PENNSYLVANIA U. 3 . A. CABLEADDRESS " ASIIESTOS" PHILADELPHIA BENTLEY'S CODE December 8, 1936 TO MEMBERS ASBESTOS INDUSTRY: ' ' . 4 ~ Gentlemen: to this Industry13 or asbe3tosis ia a o b j e c t of considerable interest nCTri ty, .,^h Air,Hysiene Foundation of America was formed several years eeneral^mth^PoiCQa^i0n i a .number of industries interested in this the ? Wa? i^fcunate enou6h to secure the co-operation of Pittsburgh.1 tltUte f Industrial Research at the University of Indus fr*v irom ^ a had a n .Asbestos Code under N.R.A., the Asbestos number o f ? e p o i t s ? * the Air Hyglene Foundation reeeivei , A^,a Jecent meeting of the Air Hygiene Foundation,, the Brown tAf*WaS foJtunate ln having in attendance Mr. Vandiver a t t a c h w tt0rney for the Johna-Manville Corporation, and I am renorinf' he^ tov a ?Py of Mr. Brown's letter, dated December 4, reporting on the events at the meeting of the Air Hygiene Foundation. You will note that the rules have been changed so that trade associations are no longer .admitted to membership, but that individual corporations are welcome. vou have t n, a P P l l c a t i n b l a n k b e l i e v i n g that after and I d hls subJect and its importance to y o u r company and to our industry you will desire to support this work. Ain P v M o i o b p Ve befre me a list of the officers and trustees of the f i L s t SA ^ e ? i c a n n? n i u ^ ,ia n d ^ cer t a l n l y is a - c r o s s - s e c t i o n of the verj and n t h TM t ? industries, insurance companies, chemists, attorneys o? Industrie? ?TeSted ln the Pr e y e n tin of silicosis and the p ? o t e c U o r of industries from unreasonable claims of workers. . I commend this project to your careful considerati on. Yours very truly, .1.MTOICNC OAflOM FACTS FounV.ti.n Pact Ic a mcnOtly new.letter leeued te Induetrial ancarna haitfliif membarehip In Induatrlal Hyflana Feundatlen. The Peundatien la a nen.rflt aaaaalatlan af Induatrlaa far the advancement at healthful werhlni aandltlena. ]oJL No. 5 Foundation Trusts9a Hold Soring Meeting The Board of Trustees of Industrial Hygiene Foundation held their Spring eting in the Board Room of the Johns-Manville Corporation in New York on May 10. ms tees present are pictured below. Seated left to right are: Dr. C. D. Selby General Motors; A. C. Hirth Owens-Illinois Glass; ' J. W. McLaughlin Bakelite and Union Carbide & Carbon; Dr. A. J. Lansa ... Metropolitan Life; Andrew Fletcher St. Joseph Lead and Chairsan of the Foundation's Board; John F. McMahon Managing Director. Standing! I V. E. Mack Carborundum Co.; T. C. Haters Mullikin Stockbridge & Haters; * Dr. L. U. Gardner Saranac Laboratory; Vandiver Brown Johns-Manville; ' H. c. L. Heaeon, Foundation engineer;'Joseph Dilworth We8tinhouse Electric; y J Dewey Dorsett, Assn. Casualty & Surety Executives; Dr. R. R. Sayers U.S. f' Bureau of Mines; and H. P. lent, Mine Safety Appliances. r ( The Board authorized expansion of the Foundation's activities and services ^member companies, approved two research projects for health conservation in in- ?*try, %nd tentatively set the dates for the Tenth Annual Meeting of Members for 14 and IS at Mellon Institute Pittsburgh depending upon travel conditions * at time. 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE FOUNDATION, J OHNS-MANVILLE BOARD ROOM, MAY 10, 19^5