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MINUTES SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING CHARTER HOUSE HOTEL BUFFALO, HEW YORK September 20, 1966 Mr* F. H. ZlnuruB, chairman of the Cypum Association Safety Comittee, eallad eha aaaclng to ordar at tha C&arcar Houaa, Buffalo, Raw York at 9:00 a.a. Those la attendance wart: C* Baranovski M. F. Fink B. J. Carisoa B. Bpke F. B* Zlsaermen J. B. Fitxvllllam ?. 0. FU C* B. Krut A* V. Abaaa, Jr. F* J. Ro|ars Georgia-Pacific Corporation Bastvail Gypsimi Division Georgia-Pacific Corporation Bastvail Gypavaa Division Tha Fliatkota Company National Gypsum Company Hatloaal G>psua Company Tha lubaroid Co. United States Gypsum Company Ualtad States Gypsum Company Gypsum Association Gypsum Association 1. CTFSUM ASSOCIATEOH DIRK ' TASK force program Mr. Abnoa reviewed tha background and objactivas of tha director*4 task fores program and tha slide-tape presentation vas shovn to tha ccsHlteae. 2. SAFETY BULLETIN Tha increased distribution of tha Safety Bulletin to all levels within tha industry vas found to ba acceptable vith maximum coverage nov .cx,;p.u.'mpbeing afforded. II ool (ponUialcatad pM tj tgi of all member plants. ZB vas suggest that all companies encourage production supervisory articles. Tha chairman suggested individual companies forward accident df%Yefrcioyfteporca, 'ich pictures where pos The coasittaa agreed that the Cypsum Association prepare a questionnaire to be mailed to tha various member plant managers to check Che moiling address and survey thalr interests la the bulletin. The cevittee requested that articles pertaining to "off the Job" safety be included la the forthcoming issues. The secretary indicated that such articles would be considered for the next edition. The bulletin format was agreed to be satisfactory; however, the coMlttee suggested the editor make any changes he feels necessary. ( 2* 3. pnAL TEwrnc/TS of m;?.!?" awarq The comlttse reviewed the Use three editions of the Ssftt Bulletin and selected two erticles by ballot. They are: "A CofuTi7tlk Finger Teat" by Jack Weber, United States Gypsua Company (April 1966 end "Beware That 1001st Tiae" by 0. W. Cowan, The Ceiocex Corporation (June 19M Issue). The awards will be aalled by the Association to supervisory personnel for presentation. 1 4. Alt AMD STKZAM POLLUTION . ^"J11**** federal legislation against exhausting ka of an injurious nacure into the ataoaphere together with new Uws effecting air and screen pollution. It was agreed that the Gypsua Assocta* tloa end their legal counsel keep abreast of these laws and infers the comlttee of any changes. State sad local laws governing smk* and water pollution are strengthening, it was agreed. These laws require further analysis on the local level by the aaaber plants in their individual areas. The chatman mentioned a potential preblaa area la the industry where asbestos is used. Government investigations indicate the possibility of the use of asbestos as a cause of lung diseases la industry. Faymeat of claim arising free this could cost our industry aaay dollars unless | counteraction is taken. The chalman indicated that he would inform the Association directors of this potential problem at the Sanlaaaual Meeting , in October and tariwnil that aceloa be taken against dust problem in industry. 3. LABOt MAMET AHD BglOYMBTt The tight labor aarkac has necessitated reducing the caliber of hb hired as far as aaatal and eedical standards are concerned. For the industry to attract employees, standards are being waived. surprise an---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- -- neh naaber plant increase chair safety efforts to counteract this expected increase as aaich'Vt pcflfBlblU. 'afeaTnceaictfp aamedUchat^the chalman should mate a report to Wl#4*o^fiob^lrctors cl Meeting la October and expl tight 1 have on our rates and osvveetttall safety prdgt It was agreed use of Z rays sad sudlomcrlc tests la pti* employment physicals sre accesssry end hove sort then paid off in raduclng coeyenaatlon claim. i. SAFETY MOVIE Discussion of labor mrkat and pre-employment probices led to e coesdttee conclusion that thara was a great nacd to train naw teployeas for tha varloua-operations in our lnduatry. Tha chalman showed slides depicting various industry injury situations upon which guidelines an orientation fila night be produced.