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3 PLAINTIFFS | EXHIBIT 1 AB-4 1
Abex Corporation
American Brakeblok Division wanwsiH. mrsom Ban
TIL 7C1-66T-JS71
November 20, 1967
lb*. C. H. Borcherding, Jr. Industrial Hygienist
Medical Department k$50 West 26th Street Chicago, Illinois 60623
Dear Mr. Borcherding:
Industrial Hygiene improvements completed during 1967 and contemplated for 1966 are as follows:
1. HEW VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
1967 - Eight (8) Electric Hoof Ventilators rated 21,800 CFM each, were installed in roof framing of Block Press
Department to remove heat and fumes from area generated by steam heated presses.
2. IMPROVEMENT OP EXISTING- VEHTILATIOH
1967 - Three (3) window type fans were installed in
monitor over North end of Book Press Department to re move heat and fumes generated by electrically heated presses. Each fan rated 14,000 CFM.
3. IMPROVED ILLUMINATION
1967-1968 - As Production Departments are relocated in expansion program, lighting methods are improved by fluorescent fixtures replacing incandescents and level
of candlepower increased.
k SUBSTITUTION? OF NON-TOXIC MATERIALS FOR TOXIC
1967 - None
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ABEX CORPORATION MEDICAL DEPT.
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SPNY 006363
SCF-ABEX-1065
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Mr. C. H. Borchar ding, Jr. November 20, 1967 Page Two
f>. ANY CHANGE IN TYPE OP SOLVENTS USED
1967 - None 6. NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES
1967 - None
7. ABB STATIC PRESSURE READINGS BEING- TAKEN OH VENTILATION EQUIPMENT?
1967 - None. Ammeter readings are taken to control loading of motors - proper motor load is an indioation of the Dust
Collector handling the approximate designed load.
6. HEAT REDUCING MEASURES
1967 - See Items 1 and 2. 9. AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT MEASURES
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1967 - None 10. INDUSTRIAL HYBIEHB IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED POB 1966
1966 - None - Due to revamping Strip Finishing and Inspec tion Departments, additional Dust Collectors will be added.
J.W. Riley/Jk
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cc: D. K. Rennie C. B. Mallory C. L. Curtis V. H. Baker
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