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FILE NAME: Ford (FD) DATE: 1987 Feb 20 DOC#: FD025 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo - Exposure of Brake Mechanics to Asbestos Fibers Inter Office / Employee Relations Staff J. H. Barton H. B. Lick H. E. Budesky J. L. Loffman D. S. Carruthers L. M. Marseglia R. M. Herberholz D. J. Morgan D. W. Hernandez J. W. Pettigrew T. B. La Bo R. J. Sayre R. J. Stinson J. E. Tennant J. F. Tragle D. W. Triggs D. B. Vaughan E. M. Zuba February 20, 1987 cc D. A. Gray F. V. V iola, I I I , M.D. . Subject:... EXPOSURE o f BRAKE MECHANICS to ASBESTOS. FIBERS References: Ind u stria l Hygiene B u lletins 4, 4a, 4c A new EPA videotape on c o n tro llin g brake mechanics' exposures to asbestos dust and airborne fib e rs is a vailable. "Don't Blow I t ! " covers the potential health hazards from exposure to asbestos in brake dust and how to e ffe c tiv e ly control brake dust. The 15-minute tape is designed fo r use by brake and fle e t garage mechanics and vocational schools. Auto and truck dealer mechanics, tow tra c to r and plant l i f t truck mechanics, and fle e t truck and locomotive brake mechanics w ill fin d the program useful. We recommend th is videotape fo r asbestos hazard communication tra in in g programs fo r brake mechanics. The cost is 524.60 fo r 3/4 " format, 518.35 fo r Beta I o r I I , and 517.50 fo r VHS. Orders should be placed w ith: Color Film Corporation Video Division 770 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CN 06854 Orders can be placed by c a llin g 800/882-1120 or 203/866-2711. Prices include postage and handling charges. There is a 48-hour service with c e r tifie d check or money order. Orders must be prepaid. Roger L. Wabeke, Supervisor In d u stria l Hygiene Section Environmental Health A ffa irs Employee Health Services FAFD0020943