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r 1 A cvulliiiMU* proem* for >ea since the prwfM is drvulcMaUon iia* been very efficient in Ihe use of GRP men seek guidance i'lju briefly suhjecu Ibe vulcanised ruboer tn an TTT^tc" For details; circlo 123 RECEIVED j OCT 2? ,rILViT0 ccmv.:;y j .^lON ** ( LOUIS j of the 'ay i: open- some of voyage r- were rVwin col- Then, !sh com. disaster averted :rnlyn II. in rocKs infamous W; `We mooring vind was is. then . were in 'explored ml miles .sene.' Foskett, the crew, Hedseal and .ul of i hr:idjn <s Then, jil. (hey -h foam- and the ;i'd. iv.'d at --red at .h it has vooden i ui nylon ri.ne. the fabric page 2 ID j senior m the >; cxxon -mg Co, :.* 1976 Fara- hemtcal M-.-dal is i'- outphysical >(. lenust. rry takes . RAPRA > director, has been appointed director of tu Dr W. F. Watson, whose place was to . late Dr A. R. Payne. - A RAPRA spokesman told EASY RIDER! AVON adds a touch of glamour to a Triumph Tiger 750 machina finad with its fta*drunr>*r tyraa. Am sponsored a Bwt of British feature stand at the recent EerK Court Motor Cycle Show and presented 1S PRW News Editor INTERNATIONAL anxiety over the ill-effects of styrene fumes in the workshop is begin ning to worry the plastics industry in Britain. GRP boat-builders, in particular, are concerned about rumours that tougher restrictions may be imposed on ihe use of styrene in confined areas. At the Southampton Boat Show a number of them were alarmed by reports that the permitted level was being GOVERNMENT slashed to 20 ppm in Sweden. This is totally unworkable MUST HELP in the UK.' said one. 'If such a rule is introduced here. I'm finished.' Government health authori ties and trade assod ations were reluctant to com ment this week on the pro gress of tripartite discussions to page 40 The cost of improving plant ventilation to 50 ppm in Britain. U Is argued, would cost from 1.000 a man to about 40.000 per plant and aid would have te be sought from Govern ment. iui mooiw < ittwwdti jr nd*"ubblr*sector* r*'betnfl *h<d in London in November gQf^tTnfMfaty 5!Tonf fhe Cehema,S 3- ;rene: no risk of hasty i attempt to find hat will aid both I investigators, ails: circle 124 action in the UK . from pag 1 -.* :V~,ronversiontree uifmanT - - *' - ^sidel ?* : 5 machines" lsformation^ tstiques DO t. T> n^aintu e Mierre colt m s i^jnquni eouc Cronin Skcoo- n `cxcv re corresrv Dsr'^ns tran oor^ re rre 'en* ne tre 'couwon lo ojawy es*crvec cv "* 7^1# comcenea &*ar no SOl onversion enowwc 'C -'em grvurcy 4<oq ste/eenn*tiuf'Oaonco"r ^cr o-<e*"<($ >^i3uKr>5 -w* a 'or -wyr twcr uoouew a ,Id-"'--a I"1--4miocMO20hg0 <e> 1 large d wosncs omgwo g re er.-j'jTcii mac poouaori a hgn aTa>3venenioisto***> crjr-grreocttrme-s'^ruBonrMmy.riga "V^-es caoaae a rni-waaang a 00*3 'Vge C 0"UC1S. ''O'T' cups to pais <fiTTTt PONT A MOUSSON S.A. OMSlON MACHINES TRANSFOftMATtON DES PLASTlOUES r^TCtte 522 22 97 tewt S:CCL?* Pans 260 700 but reassurances were given that harsh measures were not .om*iBi>ii*a. An industrial health spokes man lead PR W: `We licked the VGM problem by Smang up to It and working tofether. This la exactly what we are doing now and we expect to produce a working plan and an accept' able solution.' GRP boat-builders and other users, however, feel there is need for more immediate overt guidance and leadership. 'Who are our champions?' asked one. `We are not even certain if the talks are going for or against us:.. or even what the supposed new hazards are.* ON TARGET! Typical of RAF courtaay: whan they landed tha polyaatar raain Investigations into the alleged risks of styrene are still being carried out by officials and scientists in both the public and the private sec sulptura aaan dangling her* from Waaaas Mk tt hatiosptar it wy landad M softly a a faathar and bang in the middia of tha plinth! The aeuiptura nraa baing placed on mn island in tha Bristol Channal aa part of a Walsh Am Council schama. BP Chsmieais of Barry supplied tha matarial*. tors of industry. It may be some time, therefore, before the full implications, as well as the risks, have been measured and assessed by the respons ible authorities. Nevertheless, the toxicity of Investigations into human toxicity has shown that at con centrations of 400-700 ppm. styrene vapours are un pleasant and even painful to some people, causing irritation mucous membranes. This can be extreme at 1,300 ppm. The results of investigations authoritatively published so far. however, do not indicate any lasting or abnormal styrene is well-known to labo ratory scientists and respons ible management It can act as an irritant on the ocular and respiratory mucous mem branes of animals, especially in the lungs, and it has a depressing action on the cen tral nervous system which can lead to death in cases of ex treme exposure. Symptoms of poisoning have been found in laboratory animals exposed to concen of the eyes, throat, and mucous membranes of the nose and respiratory tract. There is also a sensation of tiredness and. occasionally, nausea and a loss of appetite. All these symptoms, how ever. are purely temporary and quickly disappear when the subject is exposed to fresh air. Air containing 800 ppm of styrene can be tolerated for some hours without di-effect, effects, despite intensive research by cartartogemc specialists. Adequate precautions are already being taken in most workshops and factories throughout Britain, and the current discussions are be lieved to centre on recommen dations to improve sull further the venmation of plants. In dustrial education us likely to be stepped up to remind wor kers of the need to observe trations ranging from 200- but continued exposure causes appropriate precauuons. 10.000 ppm. marked imtauon of the Informed sources, mean Late news. STYRENE STATEMENT The British Plastics Federation is to issue an authoritative statement on the styrene problem after a meeting of its experts on September 30. It is expected to give guidance to styrene users, including those engaged in GRP. Consideration is also being given to the need for information leaflets. The BPF is known to be closely monitoring the situation, aided by the Chemical Industries Association and the Government. while. are quietly reassuring the industry that, as in the case of VCM, remedial steps artbeing considered in the closest consultation with Govern ment. Peremptory legislation, therefore, is complete!} ruled out. and there are n.i grounds for supposing that this cuumr> will impose the severe measures being contemplated or adopted in other na n s <>f i he world. Sr-c na ce 6 ftV 0006502