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/ K I D E It 10 ANSWERS Since July, 1972. warning labels have been placed on products where asbestos fibers are not encapsulated. This was done in accordance with the OSHA standard issued in June, 1972. Since 1974, warnings have~ been placed on asbestos products furnished 'Ey R-M which, in accordance with OSHA requirements, specifically states! CAUTON. CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS. AVOID CREATING DUST. BREATHING DUST MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. The warning label, has been on each package of each shipment from R-m plants since the date that the warnings first were used. In addition, since approximately mld-1975. R-M com menced distribution of work practice instructions with all friction material shipments and ha6 also distributed an astestos to many of its customers and other interested parties. This list contains recommended work prabtices and information on monitoring services and protective equipment,* among other things. IN addition to warning labels on packages, printed work practice instructions have been included in all shipments of asbestos containing friction materials since late 1975. These Instructions read as follows: IMPORTANT Do not breath dust. Do not use air hoses for cleaning. Do not machine without dust collection equipment. Do use vacuum or wet cleaning methods. Do dispose of dust in sealed container. Do wear mask if unable to avoid dust. -12a- 8P02 6592 PRODUCED BY FORD