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<I'S hfaietiiMer i f iwmwMWWIi." ,m S' February 16, 1967 LIMITED DISTRIBUTION TO: R. J. HAM CC Ha C Giles - Empl. Rel. Dtps* 2. C. Jonas -- Purciajtnr Ddc. B. B. Lewis H. D. Boyce J. C. Lsnc (For Information) R. X. Mason A. P. 3tom W. C. Weaver . C. J. Adolph JC. E. * ! FROM: C. J. LAWRENCE, t 1 i CONTRACTS GENERAL - THERMAL INSULATION STANDARDS FOR T.C. CONSTRUCTION INSULATION SHOPS The hazards of asbestosis to employees working with insulation materials containing asbestos fibers have been recognized for some time but, in recent months, it has become much more of a problem in terms of Workmen's Compensation claims. Several claims involving our insulation contractors have been allowed or are now pending. Although we are not presently involved, we believe it is neces sary to take certain steps to try to avoid involvement from a third party liability standpoint. This .exposure does exist under our CPPC form of contract and it is more of an exposure in the case in point since we provide the shop facilities, .equipment, etc. Working with the Legal Department, the following provisions have been developed and will be incorporated in all of our thermal * insulation contracts as soon as possible! "In recognition of the Contractor's superior knowledge and expertise in the handling, fabrication and appli cation of insulation materials to be furnished, fabri cated or installed under the terms of this contract, Contractor will consult with Du Font and provide its advice in establishing minimum standards to be met in the construction and operation of the temporary Con struction Shop facilities. These standards shall generally conform to current industry practice and shall include without limitation-building else,-isola tion from other facilities, equipment spacing, equipment guards, ventilation, dust control, lighting, and personnel protective equipment. When the Shop facilities are ready for use. Contractor will inspect the facilities and knowledge its compliance with the minimum standards so put 0900009 2 February 16, 1967 t. J. Hu established, and It shall from tint to tiao review th# condition of such facilities and make rtcommendat ions to Du Pont for the maintenance therein of current standards in the insulation industry." The purpose, which is obvious, is to attempt to place all responsibility on the Contractor who should, in fact, have the best knowledge of th: hazards and of the means of minimizing the risks. From a practical standpoint, our own standards are probably more demanding than what we will get from the contractors and, in the "consultation* and "advice", we would expect to suggest the "minimum standards" which we believe to be required and would expect the contractor to agree that they are adequate or suggest such additional safe guards as he deems necessary. Ve expect the reference to "conformant to current industry practice" to serve as a-safeguard against unreasonable demands. As the above provisions are incorporated in the various contracts, the involved sites will be so notified and each site having an insulation shop will then be required to request the "consultation" and "advice" from the contractor servicing the site. The neces sary instructions as to procedure for handling will be furnished at that time. Any comments or questions as to the above should be referred to this office. CJLmle out 09008X0