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Staff/Area -4- February 27, 1980 POSSISLS QUESTIONStANSWERS (CONTD.) Q - There are a lot of employees on che plane who may believe they have been exposed Co asbestos for years. Can chey be.included in Che Medical surveillance program if chey so desire? A - Yes, providing there Is sufficient indication of potential exposure. Q - In air sample results, what effect does Imbedded polymer dust in old insulation have on the asbestos sample results? A - None. Polymer dust vould have no effect on the asbestos result. Q - Why are ve more concerned over this item now than say 20 years ago? A - Because ve know more'about che long-term effects, not only of asbestos but other airborne substances. OSHA began to recognize exposure to asbestos in the early 1970's and implemented stringent controls. The Du Pont Company also recognized the problem and began its monitoring program at the same time. Our monitoring program for the exposure of substances found in the workplace vas expanded under the Textile Fibers health Policy. Q - What does che medical surveillance test consist of? A - It Includes the regular physical, a chest X-ray, history of respiratory diseases [ and a pulconary fxinctional test (forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume). TJD/nca DUP 0905787