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INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. -4400 Fifth Avenue V, NT.V PlTTSBURGH 13, Pa. Mr. S. Simpson, President Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Bridgeport, Conn. V X.' yv ac- December 2, 1946 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT Sm 395" Pear Mr. Simpson: --<-i--r ,(*> - f V/.-V ' EF** At the annual meeting of Members of.Industrial Hygiene Foundation, held here at Mellon Institute, on November 7, the question was raised, "TVho is going to tale the leadership in advancing occupational health -- the unions, government, or industry?" (Please see Annual Meeting Digest nor being mailed separately.) TTe bring this question to your attention in submitting the statement covering your company1s membership for 1947 in Industrial Hygiene Foundation--the only national association of private industries for the advancement of employee health. This Foundation is not a commercial service with something to sellj rather, it is your company and 500 other firms joined together for research, and the application of that research, for the well-being of people at work. This year the Foundation1 s staff has been strengthened with the appointment of another engineer and a full-time medical director. A new committee was created on Chemistry and Toxicology to serve Members. Two physicians were added to the Medical Committee, one as a consultant to the Foundation* s staff. Round-table conferences were introduced at this year* s meeting for physicians -- for physicians, attorneys, and compensation men -- for engineers -- and for chemists from Member companies to enable these specialists to exchange pertinent, unpublished data and experiences. Announcement is made here of the election of the following new trustees: F.F. Colcord, Vice President Yf.B. Given, Jr., President B.E. Kuechle, Vice President U.S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co. American Brake Shoe Company Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. Other trustees, members, activities, etc., are given in the enclosed circular which has just been issued. The above is an incomplete outline of some Foundation accom plishments in 1946. Through this cooperative undertaking, companies profit individ ually and industry profits collectively from the advancement of occupational health. For this reason we look forward to your continued participation and to enlarged op portunities for serving your organization in the year ahead. ' Very truly yours JFMjd ends __________ (________ -John F. McMahon Managing Director P.S. Foundation activity is limited only by tho number of members may we enlist your help in interesting other firms? { r. !' 0 r*