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.RIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., E-210 ROUTE 04, PARA.* IDS, N.J. 07652 .^''asbestos study committee \. - r ? z> . f **.* v? * * ^ ^ ,i Thursday, January 19, 1978 at 9:30 A.M... d ! ' -r.-` : `j Institute Office, E-210 Route A, Paranus, M.J.~; 'F3EF.S PRESENT H. Wagner, Chairman G. Nicholson (for B. J. Iwarsson) D. E. Stone I. B. Weaver . J. Dunderdale - J. VI. Armstrong Carlisle Corporation .. Abex Corporation ./ Bendix Corporation. . Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. . . Royal Industries Brake .Products Bendix Corporation'.'. ^" OTHERS PRESENT _. ______ . .... ..... M. R. Cole, Attorney I. u. Drislane, Secretary R. J. Lavery J. F. Reis E. M. Fenner . .. . - - .,,.* Gorman & Cole' Frietion Materials' Standards Institute' Royal Industries Brake Products Johns-Manville Corporation ` ` Johns-!laaville Corporation'^ . meting was called to order by Mr. Wagner, Chairman, at 9:30 A'.M. ' MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held March 28, 1977 had been distributed. These minutes were revised and a motion for their acceptance was made. ; ** Mr. Weaver advised that while the minutes reported what'was stated at'the. meeting, the second paragraph on page 4 concerning the Raybestos slide*program was incorrect. Section 8 of the program dealt with asbestos control. , That section was not 8 minutes long. " ' Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was; RESOLVED: To accept the minutes of the March 28, 1977. meeting as written. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Secretary advised that Mr. J. W. Armstrong of 'the Bendix Corporation, ' Southfield, Michigan, was invited to serve on the Asbestos Committee. 'It Armstrong accepted and was present at this meeting. 33ESTOS- 'STUDY COMMITTEE -2- January 19, 1978 .. ^ORK PRACTICES MANUAL TOR THE FRICTION MATEKIALS INDUSTRY cretary had been in contact with Mr. Reis of Johns-Manvilie Corporation ,-ning the possibilities of the Institute preparing a work practices manual or workers in the friction materials industry.' Hr..Reis sent the Institute opics of work that the Asbestos Cement Ripe Producers Association had doner n this area. One booklet by the A/C Pipe people was entitled, "Reconnended 'ork Practices for A/C Pipe." they also published a booklet, "A/C Pipe and ealth." This discussed the risks 'in use of asbestos in A/C Pipe. - It* entloned studies that had-been made with animals, end surveys of people xposed to asbestos in A/C Pipe. It concluded that there was no evidence hat the proper use of asbestos cement pipe poses a hazard to health y reason of ingestion of asbestos fibers. t was suggested that the Institute eight consider r;orking on a boeklet on * ork practices for those in brake repair shops using asbestos containing fiction materials. Perhaps the FMSI could develop work practices and distribute hem to users. Government agencies might rely on or adapt such a program if he Industry had a work practices manual In use. Ir. Reis presented a slide program with audio prepared by the A/C Pipe Producers association and which supplemented their booklets. This slide program covered *espirable an ingested asbestos and minimized the risk to the public from .ngestlon of asbestos from A/C Pipe. A/C Pipe would be entirely satisfactory here the water is not aggressive (aggressiveness has to do with the hardness md the pH value of the water). The slide program concentrated on risks and d'^zed the public** risk from exposure to water carried in A/C Pipe. The program did not touch on work practices as such. The A/C Pipe Producers nation was aiming this program at larger users of A/C Pipe such as vater--:;i ;orks, utlltles sad the general publie. :t was stated that the first concern for FMSI would be a work practices manual rather than e study of the overall risk from exposure to asbestos from friction aaterials. It was also stated that Dr. Jacko of Bendlx had addressed the risk :o the general public from asbestos in friction materials in a paper prepared la 1973. A question was asked as to how difficult it would be for the PMSI :o set up a program similar to the A/C Pipe Producers Association. ;Mr.` Reis Indicated that Johns-Manville would be willing to help In preparation of such a manual. It was stated that the objective for such a manual would he the users in the replacement market* Original equipment users are generally large organizations aware of the asbestos problem and can plan do their own work in controlling asbestos in thair work places* Original equipment manufacturers eight be involved where dealing with car dealers* It was stated that General Motors is working on a program for their dealers in this area* It was stated that there were two tasks at hand: (1) work practices in the friction materials manufacturers1 factories and (2) work practices in the customers' brake repair shops* The Asbestos Information Association had . addressed the problem of work practices in factories and rebuilders in their ork practices booklet entitled, "Fabrication and'Use of Asbestos Friction* *artrials." There is information in these books concerning the 0S8A standard, e >st and dust collection, end methods for making fiber counts* The main * a for an FMSI work practices manual would be the brake repair shops rather man manufacturers or rebuilders. It was stated that there would be little progress without management commitment* If the shop foreman it not behind the program,there la unlikely to be true progress In asbestos control* It was aSrOf i'TUDY CO: 'T - J- January 19, 197a jggested that a work practices manual should not be lengthy, and perhaps can consolidated to four or six pages-. Mr. Tenner Indicated that color would o the value of a work'practices manual. If the manual is directed towards jent and supervisors-lt will have to explain why it's important to put :es practices into effect. Tor information directly to the worker# a simpler _ :d perhaps shorter message should be used. The Institute had earlier published * one page "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos .Dust During Brake ___ irvlcing." This was inserted in Institute .catalogs, distributed in loose Jorm '. id was sent to the trade press. : ?. .-3; 3. a rj.. * ;* r I'*'.*- **. '.'3 * member questioned whether' the Institute would support preparation of a work actices manual. The Secretary indicated that if the committee endorses these *commendations he believed that the Board of Directors would concur. Mr. Fenner :dicated that FM5X would have to write the manual. Some of the material already epared can be of help; It was stated that it 'was tetter that a manual of this pe come from TMSX rather than from an individual manufacturer. Mr. Tenner :dlcated that in addition to help from J-M, the Asbestos Information Association :chnlcal Committee should be willing to help. Ee pointed out that information ; available and the questions are "How will it be written?" and "How will it i circulated?" * ' * f.m * *; i :t/t :>a* .... ^3 >on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was;. - 3. /* V . RESOLVED: That the Asbestos Study Comittee recommends that the Institute prepare and circulate a work practices' booklet for users of friction materials in auto .. repair and industrial shops.. . . *3- .. '. r stated that car dealers and national brake service shops'such'as inney1 s, Goodyear and Sears may or may not have equipment fox drilling and rinding brake shoes. In most cases their lined shoes are purchased finished round ready for installation. Most of these shops would have drum and rotor ithes for re-surfacing those parts, but most would not grind, drill or other.se machine the brake lining. However, it is likely that some of these shops ive grinding, and perhaps drilling equipment that would have to be properly . <hausted for collection and disposal of dust. A point ves made that if at .1 possible these shops should not grind or drill linings but should purchase . _ .nings lined to shoes or reedy for installation on1 shoes. In heew couionentl >sc blocks can be bought with several oversites (X, XX, XXX). There will be . ;re grinding of secants In heavy duty. It Is recommended that shops avoid rinding if at all possible, end purchase blocks and segments to the thickness . ieded ready for installation from the brake lining manufacturer. Mhere special ivels or other cutting must be done the abop must foliar specific recommendsions as regards dust collecting and dust disposal. While some heavy duty rake shops will mount sad rivet or bolt blocks to shoes, most will not grind : this particular point. However, these shops would probably have capabilities 3r grinding^ and recomendatiout will have to be made for keeping dust levels 3 a minimum/in these shops. - was suggested that rather than one or two or even three different series. : work practices for different level shops, it might be better to have one icompassing work prsctlces manual. From this complete manual, the authors ' ighlight certain sections end indicaee which would be applicable. If 'e comer grinds or machines tht product in any way, he will generate dust id will need proper dust collection equipment. Not only will the OSHA iguleclons be applicable but SPA regulations on disposal of asbestos wests -11 also apply. An incentive to purchase materials finished and ready for sca'llaSlon would be that If a shop does not r.achine the produces nost cuirereats. of these regulations will not apply. For example, if they^ install :erials 'directly to the shoes without cuttin?, drilling or grinding, dust . ^ ve^s would likely he'low onou'rh that regular nonitorinr, protective clothing ... nge rood requirements would not 'apply.' t. rrz ' - --f. '":*v.4 ^ t *1 ,b`-.u ** . ; *. .`r'-r.-t- e Secretary suggested'that it would he well'to"* set up a task force to study'.:.,, obiens of a work practices manual to get'this particular project started. indicated that it is not possible for a full committee to sit down and; ice a manual. Mr. Weaver stated that Raybestos will be proceeding with a rk practices manual on their own and will not ^be able to wait .for the 1. stitute to produce theirs.* The Secretary indicated that in bis recent - r.versstlon with Mr. Marsh he'understood that Rabyestos wanted the Institute proved with a work practices manual. Mr. Weaver indicated'that while' ; e Secretary may have discussed this more recently with Mr. ~MaTsh, it was r;._ s understanding that Raybestos was going to proceed on its own because of-;: at they feel to be a very'urgent requirement to have such a work practices4 1 - nual. ..................-* ' '* r: jr* * :.z 11 -r `* ` . -* . Reis and Mr. Fenner both indicated that Johns-Manville will be most trilling help with art work end graphics if scneone would cell them what art x/ork d illustrations would be required.'* The'problem'is not so ouch the oechanlcs - getting the manual printed and distributed, as it is getting a write-up d e decision o. proceed with the manual. ' - - *.r; ! :ri* r-J* e Secretary suggested that he and the Chairman contact Mr. Marsh at ybestos to determine the Raybestos position.- Committee members suggested pointment of a small task force to include not only Mr. tlagner end Mr. Drlslane ;r Heaver to go over this question with Mr. Marsh, and find out exactly a Raybestos olans are as regards a work practices manual. 'If the' .stiwute would be proceeding with a manual, they could outline the concept a work practices manual. Decisions could be made as to whether one manual ould be prepared, or two or three aanuals: heavy duty applications, light :ty (passenger car and light truck) applications, and other applications such Industrial and construction shops which tailor friction materials to order. question arose as to how such a manual would be distributed to the field.. . was suggested that marketing groups of'the various members would have to. * e that work practice manuals were distributed to the user. It wee' pointed :t that there might be a few areas of special emphasis such as those working .th clutch facings and those working with roll lining. It was stated that <ile a manual would have to`address the worst possible conditions. It could Ip foster a trend towards lass machining in the user's shops. : . Armstrong commented about the two'distinct'approaches taken by the Asbestos sent Pipe Association. One booklet', the Hork Practices Booklet, indicated at there is; e problem and here's what we should do about it. The other. . . oklet discussed the risk of exposures to water carried In A/C Pipe end . dlcated that the facts force a conclusion that there is not e problem with C Pipe with oon-agreesive waters. Should the Institute similarly address^ o areas and indicated that x?e have a work practices booklet end also a Aoklet to indicate that exposure to asbestos In friction materials Is not a a' Problem in the brake shop? The question of the type of pamphlets or >c *? to be published by the Institute would have to be worked out by the -sk zee. The Secretary was directed to contact Mr. Marsh to set up a etlng to go over Raybestos plans as ragards s work practices manual. tlagner and ?ir. 'leaver will Join the Secretary in any contact with Mr. Marsh. -\5- January 19, 1978 'co^inriCATious vitk rt-ployiis aitd users ot huctios materials - Secretary distributed to the Committee members copies of Raybestos "Do*s' 1't's" as regards asbestos. They include this as an insert in their a lining packages. It has a bTief statement on how to minimize problems th asbestos in the workshop."-.'-.-;' .. *: ' /; r;:1;' mmm.'.ryj* '* ' * **' i r..*.7 -r-. i *.*** t ai stsbrsfsTtrotsf mduiesTt nhakzt ai rt>td> . - ....... .*.*.'**' " 'c ~ * .. . -- - Do not breathe dust. r Do not use air hose for cleaning. Do not machine without dust collection equipment. Do.' use vacuum or wet. cleaning methods. Do disoose of dust in sealed container. Do wear mask if unable to avoid dust.**. 1* "* I*.. was stated that this was a good condensed set of Instructions which might t the message across. A lengthy one page or longer report would probably - be of nuch use at this point. It tras suggested that other members might s such an Insert for distribution with their brake linings, blocks, and l facingS. -* \ . v.waver showed a part of a Raybestos slide program aimed at brake personnel, s section on asbestos was but ona section of an eight section slide program 1th audio) on brake servicing. The slides were in the form of a question i answer program to Indicate good practices in control of asbestos dust the brake shop. These slides where Section 6 of the Raybestos brake clinic r*eram. - ; was suggested that perhaps the Institute should make a public relations lease on work that Industry is doing to control asbestos both in their own :ps and in their customer's shops. Perhaps communications with employees i users might be supplemented with communications with the general public : the media. It was stated that this might be better done, if the Institute : a work practices manual and could then make it known that such a manual ; available. Here the Institute to attempt coverage in the general media is more likely Dr. Selikoff and others would get the last word and early leases by the Institute would be of no positive value. The general media more likely to accept statements by groups such as Mount Sinai and might '.imlze or distort any contribution of industry. It was suggested, that leases might be made in automotive trade publications. The Secretary Heated that when the Institute published the "Recommended Procedures for . iuclng Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" releases vere made and published several magazines for the automotive trade. tated by one member that an avenue that la open and should be used, t he personally had used, was that Individuals should give Congressmen nts of view from industry. Letters to the editor and to*legislators may P in arriving at some balance before decisions are made. A Committee 05 STUDY'CO!fMITIES -6- January 19, 1978 inted ouc chat there-vas a recent release from OSEA concerning the *> industry which was less than complimentary to the American foundry :ry. In any public relations encounter in the general media it is most / that the industry position will come in second best/^si . . ; im. : .... . .. -v. .s*. _* ^ ...;..w. ._ri :ards ccmunications with employees, Mr. Stone indicated that-the Bendix .on Materials Division used the Johns-Manville slide and audio program led, '`Working with Asbestos," and showed it^tonew employees. This program iilable in cassette and slide form from Johns-Manvilie in Denver, Colorado. * Bendix program, they added their.own slides with pictures of presses acting equipment showing dust collecting equipment added to control :os levels in the work place. The slide was narrated by a Bendix Safety /isor and particularly mentioned nones and described the operations of rployee. This program was tailored well to its 'audience, and it was sted that other members might wish to use the Johns-Manville "Working Asbestos" program in similar fashien.- It was suggested that no "canned" am can work satisfactorily for all members, and by tailoring J-M's am to their own employees'as Bendix did, it may he a valuable cool ndoctrinating employees. gard further comunications with users of friction materials. It was sted that a work practices manual could serve as a outline for preparation slide program. Mr. Tenner Indicated that he would be happy to help put * a slide program if he could receive input as regards what should. ' the slides. Based on a work practices manual as an outline, t. ,r felt that it would be a reasonable job to prepare a slide program -r. member could arrange for his to take slides either In one of their own-.* es or in a customer's work place. !71th photographs developed in this on, J-tt could tie a slide program into a work practices manual. A3T ASSOCIATES--OSEA TRAILER'S GUIDE eeretary Indicated that this item was made an agenda item as the agenda repared in December 1977. Subsequent to preparing the agenda, the cute assembled a critque of the Abt Associates work for OSHA. The cute replied to Abe Associates on December 28, 1977. The comments - ...... t Associates were based on material prepared by the Secretary and . :ved by Hr. Vagner and Mr. Heaver. In addition to the comments by the .tute, the Asbestos Information Association replied. Also Mr. Armstrong .ed for the Bendix Corporation and Johns-Manvilla forwarded comments ired by Dr. Kotin. is generally commented that tha Abt Associates Trainer's Guide appeared s an amateurish presentation which had not been researched sufficiently >tablish the facts. It was felt that industry had responded to this :, and that if their comments art considered it will have benefited all irned. PRATT TOR PROPOSED AIA PAMPHLET (I.H. HEAVER) svember 1976 Mr. Heaver prepared a draft for a pamphlet for AIA entitled, . 2tos Dust hazards and Brake Lining and Cluteh Service Operations." . ? leaver distributed copies of this recommendation to several parties and no ASJESTOS STUDY cr^iims -7- Januarv 19, 1970 of his write-up. This was covered in his memo to the Asbestos Study Committee >n January 11, 1978.^Mr. leaver felt that most of the comments in the ' -- * Secretary's critique'were valid but that he didn't agree'concerning removal of the second sentence concerning mesothelial tumors in persons involved.:vith automobile brake servicing.- ": *'* *?' ' -:* ! '* : :*r.l r. T n: ;;hi: ;*.*, r!"ipv r: lr - : : rl -a .zvr.z\: . It was stated that this'pamphiet would assumingly be no longer viable if the F.1SI is to work on writing up'a work practices manual.* It is unlikely that'1" the Asbestos Information Association will put out a pamphlet on this' subject .* if the Institute prepares a work practices manual. However, information in this write-up would be of value in writing up a work practices manual. It was su-gested that anyone using the introductory section of Mr. Heaver's draft be particularly careful of the wording. No further action is .contemplated as concerns this draft pending action taken as regards the Institute preparation of a work practices manual. . ^ 0T!SU?2R PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION--RECALL PROCEDURES* J**' rl The Secretary advised that he had been contacted by Mr. -Adrian Comlns of the . Auto friction Corporation concerning the Consumer Product Safety Comission and its procedures for recall. Be was particularly concerned that if in the future the Consumer Product Safety Commission were to ban the sale of asbestos* containing friction materials, that disastrous costs would ba 'incurred in a major recall.' Mr. Comlns expressed his concern' in a letter that he wrote to* he Consumer Product Safety Commission on procedures used during the Tris recall. Mr. Comlns wrote indicating his concern that' the economic burden of any recall should be borne equally by all members of the distribution chain. Be wrote this as a private citizen on his own letterhead and did not - bring in the subject of friction materials* The Secretary indicated to ' Hr. Comlns that he did not want to raise the question of banning the friction , materials for fear it would put the idea into motion. :: . . .. r b; The Secretary recently wrote Mr. Comlns when CPSC banned the use of artificial ecberizlng materials and patching compounds. The Consumer Product Safety Commission Issued the regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA)' rather than under the Federal Hazardous Substance Aet (F3SA). By promulgating under CPSA the regulations do not require the re-purchase of products by manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Mr. Comlns feels that Individuals in the Friction Materials Standards Institute should make their concern known to the Consumer Products Safety Commission by writing them directly. He does not feel that the Institute or Corporations should be involved at this time. He indicated that he was asking the Institute to make a recommendation to its members concerning recall procedures by CPSC. At this point the Committee members indicated that they endorsed the idee of encouraging individuals to write the Consumer Product Safety Commission concerning recall procedures and to advocate that the burden be borne equally. This would be * the case if any such regulation were to take place under the Consumer Products Safety Act rather than under ehe Federal Hazardous Substance Aet. *r. Fenner Indicated that there is e question as to whether friction materials can be considered e consumer product. There is an effort on bend now to* * expend the definition of-a consumer product. There is e litigation involving the Anaconda Corporation concerning wiring used in the residential housing. This has to do with the susceptibility to fires under certain installation . ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE -8- January 19, 1978 iitigated as to whether aluminum wire in residential housing can be regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Corsnission. In addition, Mr. Fenner pointed out that the study which is now.under way by..tt. ,T. Kearney Associates- is. 7; 7 examining the question of asbestos products.that.nay be. considered.ean$uaerd products. The Institute had been nailed by Mr. Strickland of Kearneyl.Associates concerning whether asbestos was used in various friction devices used on equipment other than automotive brakes.;'This included such items.as typewriters X-ray machines, bicycle brakes, tape.recorders and so forth. At that time:-* <;* Mr. Strickland indicated that his firm was working on a study for the.Consumer,* Products Safety Commission where asbestos was used in consumer products.;. It--.-: was suggested that the Institute take no action as regards the Consumer Product- Safety Commission until the Kearney report has bean completed. . . .... INSTITUTE SPONSORSHIP OF ASBESTOS SEMINAS The Chairman indicated that in response to a suggestion by Mr. Messier, President of the Institute, it was considering sponsoring a seminar similar to that which was held in 1975 on the asbestos problem;*: At that"seminar, the Institute had a presentation"by Johas-Mahvilie Sales-Corporation'vith~a-- featured/ appearance by Mr. Byung Kvon of OSHA. This particular seminar was well received because it was held within six to eight weeks after.OSHA had -'&* made proposals to revise the asbestos -standard in October. 1975. -c - _' . Mr. Wagner indicated that he had talked with Ferro Tech and they would be - happy to make a presentation at such a seminar. - Mr. Wagner .indicated that, i;- Mr. Kvon who spoke at our December 1975 Seminar is no longer with OSHA. In : response to Kr. Wagner's inquiry to OSHA they indicated that perhaps .they could provide a speaker for an FMSI seminar. Mr. Wagner had contacted --r;-. - . Mrs. Helen Farrington at OSHA. Mr. Fenner indicated that if ve were to hold such a seminar he would recommend chat Mr. Grover Wrenn, OSQA's Director of -- - the Office of Health Standards Development be invited to address those attending. He stated that Mr. Wrenn is a personable end interesting ^talker. The Secretary..- advised that he bed contacted companies such as Ammeo Tools, Nilfisk of America, Per-Lux Inc. and Tempo Produett Company-.. `These companies, sell- equipment used in the brake shop and some have devices for exhausting dust.- *zi.zs fron the work area and from brake assemblies. It was suggested that the:.": seminar be planned around the brake repair shop rather than the manufacturing r plant. It was suggested that Mr. Jerry Cusamano be invited to such a : . seminar. Mr. Cusamano la a consultant on dust collection. The.Chairman asked if Johns-Manville would help with the presentation.' Mr. Fenner - indicated that if such a seminar were held they would be;happy to assist^ in some fashion, r .. It was; stated that a seminar at this point might detract from the Committee's . work on the work practices manual. It was suggested that the Institute not , : dilute1 the Committee's efforts by scheduling a seminar at this time.' As there-has been nothing further on OSTIA plans a seminar might be premature.* Also, it was suggested that if the Institute prepares a work practices manna1 it might be well at that time to schedule a seminar to Introduce the.work.practices manual At such a seminar the Institute could promote the idea of using this work ractlces manual in brake servlee shops. Reporters from trade magazines could be invited. It was generally agreed that it would be well to hold up on the-idea of a seminar until the Institute has taken action on the work practices manual.. At completion of the work practices manual a seminar might be the ; proper place to promote the work practices booklet. No action will be taken on * ?**inaT af ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE -9- January 13, 1978 ' - - . STATUS Of OSKA REGULATIONS ON AS3ESTOS .1. ^ _ ______ __ The Asbestos Information Association has advocated the work practices approach ?.* as a means of controlling asbestos dust for the construction industry standard, : The construction' industry* is* different' than "the manufacturing industry because**:' of the transient work' force and other such characteristics. There is* some.?: :? possibility that* OSHA' cay' possibly' go with a work practices oriented regulation ' for the "cons'cruction industry standard." If a contractor was using certified, 'i work practices' it eight relax the need for other control procedures. : r- - As regards the manufacturing standard, no public hearing has been held and none * has been scheduled. It is possible that the construction industry standard eight be part of any public hearing where OSHA is considering further action on the -- manufacturing standard. Hr. Fenner indicates that'to his knowledge nothing > r>. has been done on the construction standard and he does' not foresee any action ' In 1978. The proposed changes in the manufacturing standard that were made in t; 1975 are awaiting evaluation in a study "by* a group contracted for by OSHA. ;n- * Cons ad has yet to complete a~study of the economic impact of the proposals: - .'r;1 vhlch were in'the October 1975 proposals for the manufacturing segaent of the* Industry. Further, the'Research Triangle Institute was' to make an economic - study for the construction Industry. Drafts'of these studies will not be ready4* before April 1978. In summary, there appears to be little action that can be * expected in the near future as regards either the construction standard or the manufacturing standard, ___ -Hi.-___ ~ . . '; * " * _ OSHA "GENERIC1' STANDARD-- SUBSTANCES POSING AS OCCUPATIONA1 CARCIUOG5TIC RISK :: The proposed "generic" standard for identification, classification and regulation of toxic substances posing a potential occupational carcinogenic risk was - published in October 1977.. These prooosals are referred to as the "generic'* *J ' .* standard. The proposal Is to have a basic standard written, and then the blanks could be filled In depending upon the particular suspected carcinogen. Any consents concerning this generic standard were to be In by January 31, 1978. (Subsecuently postponed to February 28, 1978.) This proposed "generic" standard' is a major step by OSHA cad apparently Is the thinking of the new Assistant Secretary of Labor, 5uls Bingham. The mala target of this generic standard would be the cherdcal industry. Industry has set up a group to present their viewpoints as regards this generic standard. Several manufacturers formed the t American Industrial Health Council (AIHC). As asbestos will still be regulated', under the earlier asbestos regulations there is no action that the Institute - could take at ehis tine. It is, of course, a standard which* could have a most * substantial impact on all industry. * : r UAW PETITION FOR EMERGENCY ASBESTOS STANDARD In July. 1977 Ur. Douglas Trasar, President of United Automobile Workers * petitioned the Honorable Ray Marshall, Secretary of Labor, to establish an emergency standard for exposure to asbestos, in line with the proposed changes OSQA made on September 30, 1975. There was a question as to the status of . his petition. The UA*f*e petition for an emergency standard was denied by the `'oartment of Labor. The Department of Labor politely denied the petition cause there was an testing standard in effect, and the Issues raised by the proposed revisions to the standard had not been resolved. . r.J-v ' `iTIOSH contract-- investigation of health hazards in brake Lime REPAIR shops On January 5, 1978 there was a netting held at Mount Sinai Hospital concerning the WIQS3 contract Jot investigation of health hazards in brake lining repair .... shops. This was a^ession with industry, NIOSH and Mount Sinai people to J .1.. J review the progress of this particular study. ..Mount Sinai Hospital received .*!.,* a $180,000 contract .from NIOSH..for this study... The Secretary attended this* session along with several-members of this committee Including Mr. B.J. Iwarsson, I. H. Weaver and Dr. E.-..Stone.- Also attending were Mr.. Marsh from flaybestos,-.. .. ifr. Chase from Johns-Manville, and Mr. Mereness from the Asbestos Information Association. Two representatives from HIOSH hardly participated In the session. , The session was controlled by both Dr. Selikoff and Dr...Nicholson of Mount Sinai. A brief report was written on the session in which some questions were raised. about the impossibility of locating a cohort exposed to short fibers only vho*_r would not also have been exposed to longer fibers. Also there were several * comments concerning the use of workers in New Tork Municipal garages. . From..* the comments made by the union representative there Is considerable difficulty ... in not only locating the garages, but in locating the workers and knowing the . .* ' types of exposures to which.they are subjected.; This discussion was apparently,., held in line with Instructions when the contract was Issued. As indicated, there, was no actual report froa NIOSS as to. the progress of.the study;-_,..: ..... . . ; J or .. QUEBEC PROPOSALS TOR ASBESTOS MANUFACTURING INPt7S7R.T. Mr. Bets felt it might be of Interest to know the outcome of a recent study concluded by the Province of Quebee, with input from among others Arthur D. Little Company. Quebec is attempting to bring more manufacturing jobs involving asbestos into the Province rather than just shipping asbestos outside the area. ,, This study indicated that at best there were three areas where Quebec might participate in asbestos products manufacturing. Those wera: *<1) Asbestos cement sheets, (2) Molded friction materials, and (3) Flooring felts. . It was indicated that at most 400 jobs might be created in these manufacturing areas in Quabee. . It was apparently Quebec's hope, that considerably more manufacturing jobs might be -opened up in that Province. - r..- ^ . ... r c C* The Chairman of the Comittee and the Members expressed their thanks to Mr. Rais and Mr. Fenner for their offers of help In preparation of a work practices manual. They also extended the Committee's thanks for their participation in ' . this meeting. . There being no other business' brought to the attention of the Committee, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was; RESOLVED: To adjourn. ... Adjourned: 2:40 P.M. *' E. V. Drislana - Executive Director : I: