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FILE NAME: International Harvester (INTH) DATE: 1982 Feb 3 DOC#: INTH048 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo - Use of Asbestos Gloves Supervisors, Plant Protection & Safety Safety Supervisors Use of Asbestos Gloves Results from a research study done at the University of Wisconsin and published in the December 1981 issue of the AIHA Journal indicate that the use of asbestos gloves can cause significant exposures to asbestos fibers, A number of breathing zone sample results from workplaces exceeded the proposed time weighted average .concentration limit of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (cc), and one sample ex*ceeded the present TLY of 2 fibers per cc. In addition, hand contamination measurements revealed many loose fibers on hands and work surfaces that could easily become air borne and/or ingested. Badly worn gloves generated higher fiber counts, as would be expected. We have advised our Corporate Purchasing Department of this problem, and they are investigating appropriate substitutes for asbestos gloves. You will hear from them shortly. If asbestos protective clothing is being used in your operup tion, it is recommended that substitutes be found. Please advise if you have problems finding substitute materials for Manager, Industrial Hygiene ja cc: Medical Directors Human Resources Managers Mrs. Annise Grott - Purchasing Dr. P. 'R. Eggum - 15 Mr. W. E . Nichols EMPLOYE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY / CHICAGO. ILLINOIS