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>- "I M_E_M_0_R_A_B_D_U_U_ Hay 25, 1945 DR. MHZA gtJBJECTi Surrey-of Canadian Johna-Hamrille Operations at Asbestos, Quebec, Hay 9, 1945 to May 17, 1945. PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT I learned, soon after errival, that there were eight cases, elm mi rg asbestosia, filed with the Industrial Ocaaission of Quebec. These oases originated in both Idle factory and mill. Hr. Sherry, General Superintendent is ill and hospitalized in Montreal. In hia place there has been aet up a Hines Steering Committee headed by Hr. G. K. foster as Chairman. This Committee dictates the policies of the mine and mill, while Hr. fi. S. Gardner, Superintendent of the factory, guides the policies of the factory. By this set up of management eoatrol, the mine and mill function technically as one unit efaile the factory operates as a separate enterprise. On Friday, Hay 11, 1945, Mr. Foster invited Hr. Redlin, Hr. Patrick and me to a dinner meeting at the Iroquois Hotel^in^Aebestos. Hr. 1. V. Cooper, in charge of maintenance of mines, Lesley BitTi^oreman^ Dr. A. V. Smith, and Hr. C. H. HcGaw, personnel director, were also present. Ho representative of the factory attended this meeting. Hatters discussed weret 1. Tbs advisability of taking periodic dust samples. 2. The method of sampling to be used. 3. The training of personnel for taking dust samples and making dust counts. Hr. HcGaw raised the question as to whether there should be one or two committees appointed to guide management regarding industrial health problems and the elimination of dust. Mr. Foster replied that he would leave that up to the Hew York Office. On Saturday, Kay 12, vfclle we were surveying the factory. Hr. Gardner asked Hr. Hedlin, Hr. - Patrick and me to have lunch with him and Hr. Molaon. At lunch he asked us if we could arrange to meet with him and his staff on Tuesday afternoon at 3*30 in the conference room at the factory. The following attended the conference on Tuesday, Hay 15* Hr. A. F* Bthgeb, Ventilating Engineer, Johns Hanvllle, Hanvllle, H.J. Hr. J* Hm. Fahaal, Industrial Hygiene Laboratory and Field Services, ULICo. Mr. A. J. fiedlln. Technician at Saranac Laboratory. Hr. P. A, Patrick, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. - 0679 2 Dr. R. H. Stevenson, Bead Doctor, Canadian Johna-Hamrllle. Dr, S, V. Smith, Assistant to Dr, Stevenson* Hr. F. h. Bolaon, Assistant Factory Superintendent. Mr. A. D. lector. Department Bead* ttr*_ J. Morrison, Department Bead* Mr. V, A* Scdnnifl, Department Head* Mr. E. L. Gilbert, Department Bead. Mr. B* 5. Gardner, Factory Superintendent Mr. G. M. McGaw, Personnel Director* At this meeting on Tuesday, Mr* Gardner stated that he had discussed with ne various phases of control For potential health hasards in the plant and that he agreed with all ny criticisms, and wished to oorreot these conditions* It was his opinion that the laek of action to control these conditions me due tot 1* The lack of help for janitor service* 2. The increased production and demands of the Production Department. 3* The laxity of their osn management to take Action to oorreot the conditions enumerated in previous reports* 4* The procedure necessary for submitting the plans and their approval by the Hew lork Office* Gardner stated that these were not offered as excuses, but were - factors that enter into the regular routine of factory management* Mr* Gardner remarked that he felt that the Canadian JV>T**'-llrtTTT^ n operations had ons common problem and that was dust control and elimination* For that reason, he favored ons committee to outline end guide the industrial health program* Be then asked for suggestions as to how this program could be carried out. I suggested that, first of ell, a list of ras materials at present in use in both the factory end the mill be submitted to the Medical Director for his guidance In determining Aether there was an exposure to health hasards of employees using these materials in the normal procedure of manufacture* I also suggested that list should be kept up to date, and all new materials brought into the plant should be reported iaeedlately to the Meriionl Director, outlining the way in which they were to be used* The second consideration la a good industrial hygienist Ao could not only make the dust surveys, take the samples, make the counts, but could also evaluate any industrial health problems* This person should be well-grounded in biochemistry and microscopic technique, and should be under the direct supervision of the Medlqsl Director* The hygienist would be a valuable aid to the medical set-up in *H "g necessary tests to aid in diagnosis, suA ast ki chemistry tests, urinalysis, counts, etc* Ths amount of work Involved in dust counting Is not sufficient to occupy a good technician full tine* For that reason, he could be kept in training by doing the blood counting work m*i* is along Unas to duet counting technique. - 3- The industrial hygienist should at all tine cooperate with the entilation engineer assigned to design and install corrective measures for the control of health hazards. The Medical Director should faailarise with ell plant operations and can readily do this with the cooperation of the industrial hygienist* This planjus. endorsed lmediately by Hr, Gardner, Sr* Stephenson, Dr* Smith, and Mr* Hathgeb* Sr* Stephenson stated that be also was in favor of one committee, if for no other reason than to cut down the time neoessaxy for the Medical Director to cooperate fully* He stated that if two consultteea were planned he would normally have to spend four half days a nonth in attending -their regular meetings. I also suggested that the committee should not only take into consid eration potential health hazards and their elimination, but Should sake a study of safety hazards* The safety procedures in the factory and Mil are lax* It was noticed that there was a great deal of fooling and horseplay among the employees* Hake-shift guards hare been placed as protection for certain moving parts end belts, end there is careless piling of stock and materials in the factory* Males and passageways are often blocked uith materials and trucks* Before leaving Asbestos, on Thursday, May 17, I was informed that Mr* foster made the statement that he was able to. sen Mr. Hbodard in Hew Xozk the idea of two eonaLttaei, with two men engaged in dost connting under each committee. It seems to me that this la a duplication and a waste of time andenergy* Dust counting alone will not be a solution to the problem and it is' not necessary to make periodic checks oftener than about four times a year in order to evaluate the affect of seasonal weather changes on the dust concentra tion in the mill and factory* Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Qtsi