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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION 1901 North. Moore Street Arlington, Virginia 22209 General Membership Meeting November 18, I98O Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Illinois SAG-48 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER at 1:30 P.M. by President Crider 2. PRESENT M, Azza L. C. Churchill J. B. Rubin M. L. Stockwell D. J. Fahrenholt R. S. Jasany L. L. Lawrence R. A. Seymour A. Neustater J. M. Grootegoed A. Harrington L. B. Fullen R. M; Thomas R. Deal J. Finck R. Asbury K. F. Keefe W. E. Travnick C. A. Pietsch W. F. Moon D. C. Engh C. Blake L. Himmelrich B. A. Bedell D. H. Frank L. E. Goldstein C. S. Shoup G. N. Hanson A. H. Jacobson Acme Cotton Products Company American Allsafe Company American Allsafe Company American Allsafe Company Apex Safety Products Apex Safety Products Apex Safety Products Apex Safety Products Atlas Safety Equipment Company Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Becton, Dickinson Company/Edmonb Becton, Dickinson Company/Edmont' BioMarine Industries BioMarine Industries E. D. Bullard Company E. D. Bullard Company E. D. Bullard Company Colgate-Palmolive Company H. S. Cover Corporation D B Industries Descent Control Descent Control Disposables, Inc. Disposables, Inc. Durafab Disposables E-A-R Corporation Eastern Safety Equipment Company Eastem Safety Equipment Company DJCS 182 C.. Hewitt C. W. Turner R. R. Wright T. R. Donkin W. B. Erb E. B. Reinagel R. Kranz K. Moburg G. Hiles E. Bourgraff C. E. Bowers, Jr. J. W. Bowers, Jr. J. H. Weaver E. P. McFadden P.'D. Castro L. M. Kennedy L. P. Frieder, Jr. L. V. O.tt. A. J. Roan J. J. Clark J. Kaufman W. C. White J. E. Crider R. A. Egan J. M. Lycknell J. A. Casey J. C. Helms, Jr. J. B. Arnaiz W. R. Bohner D. C. Dahl J. P. Kline L. E. Nesbitt D. K. Hannaman 0. R. Kronberg R. M. Hey R. B. Mercke W. K. Mercke K. D. OShea L. Cohen D. E. Albert G. C. Croushore R. M. Edmiston M. G. Hulme, Jr. R. M. Ladick F. J. Lotito T. D. McConnell E. W. Merry R. B. Pettican R. L. Swift W. J. Morse V. J. Fesi J. Gillespie 2- - Encon Manufacturing Company Encon Manufacturing Company Encon Manufacturing Company Enmet Corporation Erb Safety Erb Safety Fendall Company Fendall Company Ferno-Washington Femo-Washington Fibre-Metal Products Company Fibre-Metal Products Company Fyrepel Products Gastech, Inc. Gateway Safety Products Company Gateway Safety Products Company Gentex Corporation Gentex Corporation . Gentex Corporation Glendale Optical Company Glendale Optical Company" Glendale Optical Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company INCO Safety Products Company Jackson Products Jackson Products Jones and Company Junkin Safety Appliance Company Juhkin Safety- Appliance Company Mack Products Company Magid Glove Manufacturing Company Mine Safety Appliances' Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Mine Safety Appliances Company Morse Safety Products Company Norton Company Norton Company DKS 183 -3- G. E. Kruse T. J. Kulp R. G. Lawrence R. Onorato C. D. Pauli W. H. Revoir J. Spool R. M. Brown N. G. Friesenborg L. A. Sankpill F. D. Brink C. T. Harold F. Jarecki Norton Company Norton Company Norton Company Norton Company Norton Company Norton Company Norton Company Pac-Kit Safety Equipment Company Parmelee Industries Parmelee Industries Pennsylvania Optical Pennsylvania Optical Pennsylvania Optical H. M. Weiss J. N. Ellis M. S. Damon T. L. Schmidt H. S. Lewis D. E. Houston W. L. Hughes B. F. Simmons Pulmosan Safety Equipment Corporation Research & Trading Corporation Rose Manufacturing Company Rose Manufacturing Company Rubin Brothers' Safety First Industries Safety First Industries Safety Optical Service S. .A. Kanner R. Sager L. C. Bailey D. Browner E. J. Fierle E. Ganzemuller L. N. Rodenhouse C. L. Teschner V. J. Clauson H. A. Kline c. Tsakiridis D. M. Paine G. G. Dickson R. L. Stein R. J. Waller G-* D. Caffrey , D. L. Schmidt H. L. Wheeler L. A. Mbradian W. E. Wickens L. Long F. E. Wilcher, Jr. Safety Optical Service The Sager Glove Corporation Scott Aviation Scott Aviation Scott Aviation Scott Aviation , Scott Aviation Scott Aviation Sellstrom Manufacturing Company Sellstrom Manufacturing Company Sellstrom Manufacturing Company Sinco, Inc. Standard Safety Equipment Company Survivair/U. S. Divers Company Survivair/U. S. Divers Company Tech Gard Products Wheeler Protective Apparel Wheeler Protective Apparel ISEA Counsel ISEA Counsel Johnson & Higgins ISEA Executive Director 3. MINUTES OF THE MAY 5, 1980 MEETING On motion by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. John Bowers and carried, the Minutes of the May 5? 1980 General Membership Meeting were approved as previously distributed. DKS 184 -4- 4. REPORT OK NOVEMBER 17 and 18, 1980 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING President Crider after welcoming guests to the 5th Annual Mid-Year Meeting indicated that the Board of Trustees met on November 17th and l8th at which time they devoted considerable attention to the proposed new 3rd Party Certification Program. He did note, however, that several other subjects were reviewed by the Board, and Mr. Crider reported that Tech Gard was approved for membership in the Eye and Face Protection Group, and that R. L. Prindle had been elected to Honorary Membership. 5. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE President Crider reminded members that the Planning Committee has been working ever since the Annual Meeting in developing plans for a pro posed 3rd Party Certification Program for Personal Protective Equipment. Mr. Crider presented prepared remarks which outlined the reasons why the Board of Trustees had -requested the Planning Committee to develop a suggested Certification Program. Mr. Crider in his remarks emphasized the fact that despite continuing encouragement by ISEA, NIOSH has not been able to move forward with additional certification programs beyond the ones that have been in place for a number of years. Mr. Crider then called on Planning Committee Chairman Edmiston who made a detailed pre sentation accompanied by slides on how the Safety Equipment Institute would operate.' It was noted that SEI would serve as the Administrator of the 3rd Party Certification Program. He went on to point out that SEI has been established as a closely held corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He pointed out that all voting rights within SEI would rest with ISEA, and that participation in the Certification Programs would be open to all manufacturers whether or not they are members of ISEA. Fol lowing his detailed presentation on the functioning of SEI, Mr. Wickens was asked to comment on the legal ramifications of this Certification Program. Mr. Wickens pointed out that he felt the initiation of this activity could result in a reduction in product liability claims because of improved product quality. He also stressed the fact that this pro gram would be voluntary, open to all manufacturers, would be independent, and would tend to avert government regulation. He also pointed out that there were some risks in a program of this type such as selecting the wrong testing laboratory or the wrong Standard, and for these types of reasons he stressed the importance of an adequate' insurance program for SEI. He also cautioned members that SEI Certification would involve an ongoing relationship after a manufacturer might leave the program, because it would still be necessary for the manufacturer to provide appro priate insurance coverage and fulfill other obligations such as recall. The meeting was then opened to questions from the floor regarding the operation of SEI. Following a thorough airing of questions, .many of which had to do with the Fee Structure, Mr. Friesenborg introduced a motion which was seconded by Mr. Merry and carried, as follows: "The Membership of ISEA approves the action taken by the Board of Trustees to establish a 3rd Party Testing and Certification Program open to the In dustry that will be sponsored and administered by the Safety Equipment Institute". DKS 185 -5- 6. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS President Crider called on the Chairmen of the Standing Committees for their reports, which are summarized below: A. Entertainment - John A. Casey, Chairman - Mr. Casey announced that his Committee is developing entertainment plans for the Annual Meet ing to be held on May 3-6, 1981 at Quail Lodge, Carmel, California. B. Government Relations - Eugene W. Merry, Chairman - Mr. Merry presented a detailed report on the activities of the Government Relations Com mittee as per the attached. C. Product Liability Prevention Committee - Terry L. Schmidt, Chairman - It was revealed by Mr. Schmidt that 6 member companies are now en rolled in the Product Liability Insurance Program. These firms repre sent composite annual sales of $12,000,000. He indicated that his Committee is continuing to promote this activity, and he encouraged Members who have not as yet obtained quotations to do so as soon as possible. Mr. Schmidt went on to point out that his. Committee is giv ing consideration to developing a Product Liability Seminar early in 1981. ' D. Program Committee - K. F. Keefe, Chairman - It was reported by Mr. Keefe that the Program Committee had met earlier on this date to consider speakers for the I98I Annual Meeting at Quail Lodge. He stated that an outstanding line-up of" speakers is being developed, and he encouraged Members .to make their plans now to participate in next year's Annual Meeting. E. Public Relations Committee - D. E. Houston, Chairman - It was reported by Mr. Houston that the Association's efforts to enhance the image of ISEA and its Member Companies has continued on a successful basis. He commented in particular on the ongoing News Releases, Feature Articles in the Trade Press, the Ad Mat Program that involved a release that .went to 4,000 suburban newspapers, the Self-Contained Breathing Appar atus article developed for House Organs, and the interviews with Ed itors handled by the Executive Director and members of the Public Rela tions Committee. Mr. Houston also stated that after the Safety Equip ment Institute becomes operational that his Committee plans extensive publicity. F. Quality Assurance Committee - Orlo R. Kronberg, Chairman - Mr. Kronberg presented the attached report summarizing the recent activities of the Quality Assurance Committee. G. Statistical Committee - Ralph G. Lawrence, Chairman - Mr. Lawrence announced that the Association's three statistical programs would be discontinued at the end of the year unless a substantial increase in participation could be Immediately achieved. DKS 186 6- - --* H. Traffic Committee - Tom Roy, Chairman - The Executive Director in reporting for Mr. Roy indicated that the Association has joined the Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials, and has offered the material developed ty this organization to Members on a subscription basis. It was noted that currently seven ISEA members participate, and that additional members would be welcome to receive the information from COSTKA about shipment of hazardous materials and in complying with the EPA Waste Regulations. 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS At this point in the meeting. Dr. Jerry L. Purswell, Director of Safety Standards for OSHA joined the Business Session along with members of the ' Press. Dr. Purswell addressed the meeting, commenting on the expected changes at OSHA as a result of the transition to a new Administration. He also suggested that the new Administration would probably put more emphasis on the use of personal protective equipment in the future and less on en gineering controls. He also indicated his support of the proposed 3rd Party Certification Program, and once again indicated that he felt the new Administration, would be pleased to see Industry-'taking the lead in developing a program of this type. Dr. Purswell concluded his remarks by summar izing the status of Standards development progress by his Department. ISEA Counsel, William E. Wickens, then addressed members on new develop ments with the Federal Anti-Trust Laws. After providing Members with an overview of precautions to be taken by everyone who attends an ISEA Meet ing, he pointed out that Howrey & Simon has a comprehensive program to make certain that ISEA does not in any way violate the Antitrust Laws. He pointed out that Counsel attends all meetings, reviews Minutes before they are issued, reviews proposed new activities, and has developed the ISEA Antitrust Guidelines which are supplied to all new Member Companies. Mr. Wickens also encouraged any individual not thoroughly familiar with these Guidelines to obtain a copy, and carefully review and follow the recommended procedures in all relationships with ISEA. 8. RECOHVEHED MEETING OF VOTING REPRESENTATIVES At the suggestion of Mr. Fahrenholt, a reconvened meeting of Voting Repre sentatives was held at'this time to further discuss, the proposed 3rd Party Certification Program. All guests and other company delegates were excused from the meeting, and it was determined that there were 53 Member Companies in attendance. Several additional questions were raised at this time regarding the cost of certifying products by the Safety Equipment Institute. It was noted that the Product Groups will have to develop definitions of the term "model" which will have an important bearing on the total cost of this effort. Mr. Keefe stated that he felt that if the Industry did not proceed with a Cer tification Program of this type then eventually some day the Government would be doing this. Because there was some reluctance to proceed with SEI without a better feel for the total costs, Mr. Friesenborg introduced the following motion: - "The Membership of ISEA hereby authorizes the Board of Trustees to continue exploring the creation of a 3rd Party Certification Pro gram through the Safety Equipment Institute, and this motion shall rescind >KS 18 7 -7and supersede the resolution approved by voice vote earlier this date." This motion was seconded by Mr. White and was approved with one dissenting vote. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cone before the meeting, a motion to adjourn was adopted. Respectfully submitted Frank E. Wilcher, Jr. Executive Director /me DKS 188