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ATI-178 )cote.-bcr 25, 1751 aik kygieee c::;:::" report :-is Committee was activated in February 1946 - Successive Chairmen - Mr. Ernest Kuchieck, K M Hr. I) " w tanton , J. M # Mr. D. Luttenbergcr, R/'i Tbe early meetings v'ere devoted to an analysis of the dust problems :n the various plants. A letter requesting detailed information was sent to all members of the Institute. These reports v/ere received and analyzed by the Com mittee. 'e found such a v;ide variance m methods of control, protec- tice equipment used and the medical set-up, so that another approach was tried. * Each State Dept, of Health m which a Plant was located was contacted on their facilities to aid members. Vie also contacted the various Insurance Carriers and the Industrial Hygiene Foundation of Mellon Institute for their advice and guidance in setting up a continuing program. ' r considerable study it was determined that the various State . .partments used different methods, equipment and processes in making Biant Health Surveys and the results, particularly on dust counts, Duld not be properly correlated. The recommended Medical Set-up and the results of diagnoses of chest x-rays also were zr variance. It was the consensus of your committee that in order to have an effec tive program equally advantageous to all members in any state it would be necessary to have one (1) well established organization to head up the program. Such organization to bo staffed with qualified engineers and medical men as well as the equipment and facilities to analyze, correlate, and disseminate information. By action of the Board of Directors your ccmmittcc was authenzed to engage the services of the Industrial Hygiene Foundation of the Mellon Institute to make a preliminary survey of fourteen (14) member Plants and then present a program for future action. This survey was made under the direction of Mr. v. C. L. Hcmcon, Head Engineer and Dr. Maimer of the Medical Staff. . An outline of Recommended Procedures is included m this report dated June 1947. This report 'was submitted personally by and discussed at rhe Institute meeting on June 17, 1943 by Mr. Hcmcor.. ; garlock in 00058-008971 ATI-178 / t. in KYc:ri:z cow:irriz rip Pa(;c 2 action of the members not *uff: jccedinG v;ith the proposed preerm. votes rcrc had to authorize our committee feels that this is a orthy project vith emphasis on r.c humanitarian side rather than for financial reasons and is Kilim;; o become active if you so desire. Yours very truly, D. '7. Luttc;r.lcr(;cr GARLOCK INC. 00058-008972