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Ford Motor Company Limited BRENTWOOO tnu BN01AND T1phon 01-38Z 7300 Tllex 99131 Subject; Exposure to Asbestos during Brake and Clutch Cleaning. I enclose the final details of the meeting to be held in the Cinema at the Ford Central Office, Warley, on Wednesday, 26 March 1969. The meeting will commence promptly at 10.30 am with a welcome by Mr W Batty, Managing Director, Ford of Britain. Coffee will be available from 10.00 am. A map is enclosed for the guidance of visitors arriving by car, and parking space will be available in the North Car Park, , located across the road from the Central Office. Visitors arriving by train may find it convenient to travel by the 9.24 am from Liverpool Street, due at Brentwood at 9.57 am, and transport from the station to Warley will he provided if requested in advance. We are looking forward to welcoming you at Ford and hope that you will find the Conference both useful and enjoyable. 105430 068868 produced by ford SCF-ALLF-03130 ASBESTOS 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 m 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 Regulations 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 m advance of the Legislation, so that Dealers could be advised, and Service Manuals amended as appropriate. l- 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. Our report on passenger cars was sent to 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 teBts on commercial vehicles. This report was sent to Dr White 008869 PRODUCED BY FORD m 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 BY FORD EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS PORING BRAKE AND CLUTCH MATWmiANrn CINEMA. FORD CENTRAL OFFICE. WARLEY WEDNESDAY. 26TH MARCH 1969 PRO GRAMME 10.00 am Coffee 10.30 am - 12.30 T>a 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 new Asbestos Regulations: . Mr W Batty Managing Director Ford of Britain Mr 6 H Channing 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 Unit Medical Services Ford of Britain Mr S Luzon Director of Industrial Hygiene, Department of Employment and Productivity Discussion 12.30 pa LUNCH 008871 PRODUCED BY FORD 2.00 pm 4.00 11111 SESSION B - The Solution -------------------1------------------------ Possible alternatives to asbestos as a iriction material: Control of the use of asbestos containing friction materials a preliminary report: Alternative methodB of cleaning: * n ft n Respirators for protection against asbestps: Identification of potential health problems in Service Information: Mr D Hatch Research Manager Ferodo Ltd. Mr M L Bentley Mmtex Ltd. (Asbestosis Research Council - Environmental Control Panel) (1| Mr GL Lee Industrial Hygiene Dept. Britieh Leyland Motor Corporation (2) Dr D E Hiokiah and MrKL Knight Mr S Lumon Mi H H Cordon Service Merchandising and Training, Cars Ford of Britain Discussion Summary of proceedings: Mr C H Charming 4.00 pm TEA 008872 PRODUCED BY FORD ATTENDANCE British Leyland Motor Corp Mr W Joseph Chief Chemist. Cowley Dr J M Muir Senior Medical Officer Pressed Steel FiBher Ltd,, Cowley Dr A A White Chief Medical Officer, Longhridge Drl G White Senior Medical Officer, Cowley Mr C L Willis Product Servicing Manager, Cowley Cape Asheatob Co Mr A A Ctobs Chairman, Environmental Control Committee, Asbestosis Research Council London School oi Hygiene Dr S C&uvain Department of Occupational Health London Transport Mr H-W Cromack Mechanical Engineer (Rolling Stock Road Services), Chiswick Works Dr A W Gilks Senior Medical Officer (Environmental) Joseph Lucas Ltd. Dr R H R Aston Chief Medical Officer, Birmingham Motor Agents Association Mr 7 Matthew Training & Industrial Relations Officer Bootes Motors Ltd. Dr W M Dixon Medical Director Mr W H Fitter Service Manager Dr W Reynard (Chrysler International European Operations) Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Ltd Trades Union Congress Mr K O'Shea Membership Department Dx R Murray Medical Adviser Turners Asbestos Fibres Ltd Mr M F Howe Turner Brothers Asbestos Ltd. /auxhall Motors Ltd- Dr S Holmes Dr K N J Pocock Chief Medioal Officer Mr R Winup Manager Facilities & Promotion 008873 PRODUCED BY 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 Cressall Senior Medical Officer, Metal Stamping & Body Plant, Dagenham Dr C Dearlove Medical Officer, Radiator & Engine Plante Dr H 0 Engel Senior Medical Officer, Paint, Trim and Assembly, Dagenham Dr H R Xemble Medical Officer. Tractor Operations Mr D Mapplebeck Manager.. Technical Service & Training Dr X H Nickol Senior Medioal Officer, Thames Foundry Dr J Prout Senior Medioal Officer, Reaearoh and Engineering Centre, Dunton > Mr K E Thomas Chief 8afety Engineer 00887A PRODUCED BY FORD THE SPEAKERS Mr V Batty Mr G H Channing Dr W J Soither ' Dr S A Roach > < i ' Ai/ Dr D E Hi chi a)i Mr K L Knight Mr S Luzon 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 Asbestos 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, Ashestosls Research Council Environmental Control Panel Industrial Hygienist British Leyland Motor Corporation Manager, Service Merchandising and Training, Cars, Ford of Britain ' 008875 PRODUCED BYFORD