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FILE NAME: Allied Signal Bendix (ASB)
DATE: 1989 Sept 25
DOC#: ASB 104
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Letter from Allied Signal to UAW RE Info Requested by UAW on Bendix Asbestos Control Programs
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Automotive Se cto r World Headquarters 2 0 6 5 0 G'vic Center Drive P.O. Box 5 0 2 9
Southfield, Ml 4 6 0 6 6-5 0 2 9 Telephone (313) 827-5000
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September 25, 1989
Mr. Russell L. Craig International Representative UAW Allied-Signal Department Solidarity House 8000 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48214
Dear Mr. Craig:
This will respond to your letter of August 15 iqaq
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to recognize that referrals do not reDresent a
diagnosis of any medical condition. The referral
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conservative by design to ensure prompt review/evaluation bv tip
ep oyee's personal physician. As aP conservative7 4 , s referrls typically also include general medical conditions such as 'hlohhnd
pressure, suspected abnormal electrocardiogram, colds infections and
other non-occupationally related conditions.
infections, and
Mr. Russell L. Craig Page 2 September 25, 1989
Green Island and Cleveland offered the following medical surveillance screening tests (the percentages of employees accepting the tests are indicated in parentheses):
BFMD MEDICAL SCREENING TESTS OFFERED AND % PARTICIPATION SUMMARY1
Screening Test
Green Island
Cleveland
Physical Examination
382 (96%)
505 (97%)
Chest X-Ray Pulmonary Function Test
368 (94%) . 382 (94%)
287 (95%) 505 (98%)
It should be noted here that, with the exception of one individual,
all union representatives at Green Island refused the medical
surveillance screening tests. Two of eight union officials rejected
the tests at Cleveland. The reason(s) for their refusals are unclear
to us; however, I'm sure you will agree that these refusals are
inconsistent with the objective of supporting the employee
health/medical surveillance program.
Overall, however, the rate of
employee participation in the program is encouraging.
Of those individuals who participated, the numbers of persons referred to their personal physician because of a medical screening test result beyond the normal range were as follows:
BFMD MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE SCREENING TEST REFERRAL SUMMARY^
Cateaorv
Green Island Cleveland
2
Respiratory System Referrals 3
Non-Respiratory System Referrals
Total Referrals
31
46
21
72
52
118
*Data represents 1987 experience (first year following new OSHA medical surveillance requirements per the revised asbestos standard).
^Includes referrals for suspected abnormal chest x-ray or pulmonary function test.
^Includes referrals for suspected abnormal electrocardiogram (EKG), blood pressure and coughs/wbeezing due to colds/lnfectlon.
Mr. Russell L. Craig Page 3 September 25, 1989
It is also significant to note that of the above referrals, 61% (Green Island) and 56% (Cleveland) have a history of cigarette smoking.
Should you or Dr. Mirer have any questions or wish to discuss this information further, please do not hesitate to call me at 827-6358.
n r o r o lv
Thomas P. Rancour, CSP, CIH Manager, Occupational Health & Safety
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H. Scott M. Semeyn T. Stewart K. Wainwright
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