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RECEIVED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE FOUNDATION OF AM ERICA, IN C. 4400 FirTH Avenue rAUG 61981 LEGAL DEPT. FjjITTTTS3BBUURBOMM 13, PA. ` *1 Mr. S. Simpson, President Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Bridgeport, Com. December 2, 1946 Dear Mr. Slapson: it the *'*"*1 meeting of Members of. Industrial Hygiene Foundation, held bers^at Mellon Institute, on November 7, the question was raised, "Who is going to take the leadership in advancing occupational health -- the unions, government, or industry?" (please see Annual Meeting Digest no? being mailed separately.) 7 ' TTe bring this question to your attention in submitting the statement covering your company4 a 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 sell; rather, it is your cyracsv and 300 other firms joined together for research, and the application pf that research, for the well-being of people at work. This year the Foundation's staff hes been strengthened with the appointment of another engineer end a full-time medical director. A new committee was created on Chemistry and.To:d.cology to serve Members. Two physicians were added to the Medical Committee, one as a consultant to the Foundation1 s staff. Round-table conferences were introduced at this year's meeting for physicians -- for physicians, attorneys, end compensation men -- for engineers -- and for chemists from Member companies to enable these specialists to exchange pertinent, unpublished data end experiences. Announcement is made here of the election of the following new trustees: F.F. Colcord, Vice President ff.3. Given, Jr.. President B.E. Kuechle, Tice 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 ia the year ahead. Very truly yours JFMjd ends John F. McMahon Managing Director P.S. Foundation activity is limited only by the nunber of members may we enlist your help in interesting other fims7 ASSOCIATION or INDUSTRIES for Tb AOVANCCmCNT or MCALTNTUL wOBAINO CONDITIONS ( G r f*