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FILE NAME: Ford (FD) DATE: 1968 DOC#: FD096 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Meeting Agenda for Asbestos Conference 1969 with Cover Letter ASDESTOS CONFERENCE The recent activity in investigating exposure to asbestos during brake and clutch maintenance arose from a letter from the Service Director of BMC to the Motor Agents Association, and to the Service Managers'of other manufacturers A GP had raised the matter relative to a patient who was employed in a Dealer's workshop with the Inspector of Factories who suggested that the operation could cause a "definite health hazard". It was also suggested that the current revision of the Asbestos llegulations would make reference to the Motor Repair Trade. There was therefore a desire that the subject should be investigated and any necessary remedial measures sought in advance of the Legislation, so that Dealers could be advised, and Service Manuals amended as appropriate. A meeting of interested parties was arranged by Dr White at Cowley in November 1967. At this meeting there was agreement that further investigations were required, and both Ford and BMC Industrial Hygiene Units undertook to continue their studies. A further meeting would be arranged when results were available. Cur report on pasaenge^ >.ra was ,,ent oo Dr White in July 1968 with an enquiry as to whether he proposed to re-convene the group. He suggested that the meeting be initiated from Ford, and we agreed to this, but suggested waiting until the completion of tests on commercial vehicles. This report was sent to Dr White 008869 PRODUCED B Y FORD in November 1968, with advice that we were now proceeding to arrange the meeting. The arrangements have been made jointly by the Medical and Service Departments of Ford of Britain on behalf of the major motor manufacturers. 008870 PRODUCED B Y FORD ML-!/MJO ASBESTOS DURING BRAKE AND CLUTCH MATNTFNANf'P CINEMA, FORD CENT M L OFFICE,, WARLF.Y WEDNESDAY. 26TH MARCH 1969 PRO GRAMM E 10.00 am Coffee 10.30 am - 12.30 pm SESSION A - The Problem Opening of meeting: Chairman's remarks: Asbestos and asbestosis: A Hygiene Standard for Asbestos: Exposure to asbestos during brake maintenance: Technical Implementation of the nev Asbestos Regulations :f Mr W Batty Managing Director Ford of Britain Mr G H Charming Chief Medical Officer Ford of Britain Dr W J Smither Group Medical Adviser Cape Asbestos Co. Dr S Roach London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Dr D E Hickish and Mr K L Knight Industrial Hygiene Medical Services Ford of Britain Unit Mr S Luxon Director -f Industrial Hygiene, Department of Employment and Productivity Discussion 12.30 pm L U N C H 008871 PRODUCED B Y FORD 2.OQ pm - 4 . 0 0 pm SESSION B ' - The Solution Possible alternatives to asbestos as a friction material: Control of the use of asbestos containing friction materials a preliminary report: Alternative methods of cleaning: Respirators for protection against asbestps: Identification of potential health problems in Service Information: Mr D Hatch Research Manager Ferodo Ltd. Mr M L Bentley Mintex Ltd. (Asbestosis Research Council - Environmental Control Panel) (1) Mr G L Lee Industrial Hygiene Dept. British Leyland Motor Corporation (2) Dr D E Hickish and Mr K L Knight Mr S Luxon Mr N R Gordon Service Merchandising and Training, Cars Ford of Britain Discussion Summary of proceedings: Mr G H Charming 4.00 pm T E ? 008872 PRODUCED B Y FORD attendance British Leyland Motor Corp,- Mr W Joseph Chief Chemist. Cowley Dr J M Muir Senior Medical Officer Pressed Steel Fisher Ltd., Cowley Dr A A White . Chief Medical Officer, Longhridge Dr W G White Senior Medical Officer, Cowley Cape Asbestos CoLondon School of Hygiene London Transport Mr G L Willis Product Servicing Manager, Cowley Mr A A Cross Chairman, Environmental Control Committee, Asbestosis Besearch Council Dr S Gauvain Department of Occupational Health Mr H'W Cromack Mechanical Engineer (Bolling Stock Hoad Services], Chiswick Works Joseph Lucas Ltd. Motor Agents Association Bootes Motors Ltd.. .Dr A W Gilks Senior Medical Officer (Environmental) Dr B H H Aston Chief Medical Officer, Birmingham Mr J Matthew Training & Industrial Belations Officer Dr W M Diion Medical Director Mr W H Fitter Service Manager j Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Ltd Trades Union Congress Turners Asbestos Fibres Ltd Turner Brothers Asbestos Ltd. 'auxhall Motors Ltd- Dr W Reynard lChrysler International European Operations) Mz- K O 'Shea Membership Department Dr R Murray Medical Adviser Mr M F Howe Dr S Holmes Dr K N J Pocock Chief Medical Officer Mr R Winup Manager Facilities & Promotion 008873 PRODUCED B Y FORD Ford of Britain Dr J Allardice Senior Medical Officer, Engine Plant Mr D Batterbury Manager, Service Merchandising and Training, Truck Dr J Cape Senior Medical Officer, Halewood Dr S F M Cre8aall Senior Medical Officer, Metal Stamping & Body Plant, Dagenham Dr C Dearlove Medical Officer, Radiator & Engine Plants Dr H 0 Engel Senior Medical Officer, Paint, Trim and Assembly, Dagenham ~ Dr H R Kemble Medical Officer. Tractor Operations Mr D Mapplebeck Manager.. Technical Service & Training Dr K H Nickol Senior Medical Officer, Thames Foundry Dr J Prout Senior Medical Officer, Research and Engineering Centre, Dunton , Mr H E Thomas Chief Safety Engineer 008874 PRODUCED B Y FORD THE SPEAKERS Mr W Batty Mr G H Charming Dr W J Smither Dr S A Roach AJ/J Dr D E Hickish Mr K L Knight Mr S Luxon Mr D Hatch Mr M L Bentley Mr G L Lee Mr N R Gordon Managing Director Ford of Britain Chief Medical Officer Ford of Britain Group Medical Adviser Cape Asbeatos Co. Reader in Occupational Hygiene, University of London. Secretary, Hygiene Standards Committee, British Occupational Hygiene Society Industrial Hygiene Specialist Ford of Britain Industrial Hygiene Assistant, Ford of Britain Director of Industrial Hygiene, Department of Employment and Productivity Research Manager Ferodo Ltd. Mintex Ltd. Member, Asbestosis Research Council -- Environmental Control Panel Industrial Hygienist British Leyland Motor Corporation Manager, Service Merchandising and Training, Cars, Ford of Britain f 008875 PRODUCED B Y FORD