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A sees'co 3 : extile institute held Jlne j 19?5 in Pluladelphia, Pa. J IH ATTMrDAECE: J.yrhi ' P';'Cl,'5^ t vClfi.J-l-*-: VI-.LE CCP.Po M iZP.ICAU ASBESTOS TACTILE COLP, J. U. Meber A. Je Scanlan ASllSiGS CORPORA!lol, LID. Paul I-eClerc George Jenllns ASTElf-HILL 1 iAKUFACTURIi:G CO. D. L. Hoir.es RAYBE3T0S-I IklsHATTAi?, XIIC . J, A. Bettes J. A. Drown Li* 17.. Oliver SOUTHZPviJ ASBESTOS CG-PA1TY 0. C. Fehrens J. T. Griffis G, J. Karris J. D. McCIuer :ELL ASBESTOS liHISS J. A. Sr.iith ART ASBESTOS COMPAUT, LTD. ' Cryor DHiFS-IiAhVILLS COD?.. VI. G. Hoffer E. A, Schunari UIJIOH ASBESTOS RUBBER CO. J. F. Corcoran F. B. i'reider SCCIETE FRAIICAISE BE 1'AMIAhTE Pierre Savary C/olMADER, UICICERSmUi L TAFT M. I. Ruddock EnSOiPS COLsPAI-EC A. V7. G. Gibb ASBESTOS TEXTILE IIISTITUTE U. C. Shaw &SBEX & MATTISOil CO. C. R. Frederick E. L, Lans 1. vJ. v-idmayar A. E. \/bitfield The meeting was called to order by President waken and an address of welcome extended to all those in attendance, especially recognizing the good repre sentation of Associate Members present. During the course of the introduc tory remarks the members were advised regarding the absence of George Marshall, Raybsstos-iianhattan, one of the founders of the Institute and a member who rarely misses the Institute meetings, lir. Marshall's absence on this occasion is due to the fact that he is presently under medical attention ~~ci treatment at the ICempner Clinic, Duke University. rlope was here eiipres sed ( t Mr. Marshall's recovery would be speedy and that he would be able to nd the next meeting of this association. Following these remarks each member was asked to introduce himself ar.d identify his company affiliation. B | PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT GAR- 2 0 % ( 2 ,, Ike {'resident introduced the iiinut.es of the lest reeting of the Institute for reidir.3 at this time, however, lir. D. 'icusyer moved that the reading ce dispensed uith at this tir.ie since ell :'.er.oers had received copies of these minutes and were familiar trith the actions there teller.- ilr. D. h. holmes seconded this*: lotion and it uas unanimously agreed upon. 3, The Treasurer's Report was presented by the Assistant Treasurer in the absence of Treasurer J, G, Scl'.oepf0 Following a discussion of this report, it uas roved by J. A. Dettes, seconded by J. F, Corcoran, and ur.arir.ionsly agreed chat the report be accepted. (Cony attached),. l\t The Secretaiy's report uas read by the Secretary and is attached as a part: of the iiinutes of tills meeting. 6. ms xarst committee report uas presented by iir. D, . Holmes on behalf of the Air Hygiene Corxiittee* Hiis report and the discussion pertaining thereto uas mainly concerned with a proposal for research recently submitted to the Institute by the Air Hygiene Cocsaittee, said research covering the two projects: 1) a cardio-Pulmonary study and 2) an autopsy study* It uas gen erally agreed that the first project noted uo'ild be desirecole and uould undoubtedly provide 'some information of significance, however, the inability of member companies to obtain candidates for uaridcipation in this project, which uould require hospitalization and observation, uould seem to provide great difficulties in effectively carrying out such a program at this time. The second program listed uas considered ill-advised at this time due to its implication that a relationship existed between asbestosis and carcinogenic development, a condition which, to date, has not been established although it has been given rather wide-spread publicity in the press. . *\ 7. The Technical Committee report uas presented by Iir. J. D* hcCluer, Chairman of that Committee. (Report attached). In pursuance of* the several projects under consideration by tliis group the following results were reported: 1) the industry-wide tabulation of braided tubing constructions have been drafted and arc being submitted to the Sales Promotion. Cor-mittee for considera tion, 2) the tape list, covering an Industry-uide selection'of these materi als, has been completed and is likewise being submitted to the Sales Promo tion Com.'nittse for review, 3) the standard cloth list has been brought up to date, with changes being made with regarc to the tensile strengths of certain grades of the lOPIO constructions, llany other activities of this . committee were reported uoon and the attached report covers the remarks in full. C, The Fellowship Report x/as presented by the Fellow and covered, in the main, * the results of recent work with respect to the determination of the elevated temperature characteristics of those asbestos textiles included in several fcderal and industrial specifications which contain provisions for a heat aging test. The Fellowship report is attached as a part of the iiinutes of this meeting. PLAINTIFFS HIBIT 241 Asbestos Textile Institute - Air Kygicr.e Ccrc'ltt=a Proposal for Asbostosis r.esearch Ib is tha recemendation of the Air Hygiene Corel ttee that the individual r-ienbers of the Asbestos Tcxtil.e Institute participate voluntarily in further research of Asbestosis through (l) cardic-pulmonary and (2) autopsy studies. 10 Cardie-pulmonary Study, The carctic-pulmonary studies would be conducted by Dr. P,.A, Iheodos at the Darton Memorial Hospital, 121 South Droad Street, Philadelphi Pennsylvania. Approximately one weeks hospitalization per patient i7ould be necessary for the studies which would include: 1. A complete medical and industrial history, physical examination, and routine laboratory studies including x-rays of the chest and electrocardiograms, 2. Complete pulmonary function studies including measure ments of the ventilation,, degree of emphysema and the respiratory gas exchange, ( 3. Cardiac catheterization to determine the pressure in the pulmonary circulation and to correlate these with the clinical features and the pulmonary function studies, > U, Lung biopsy uncer local anesthesia in selected cases to . correlate the pathological features with tire clinical and laboratory findings, . It is indicated that the hospital charges would appro;dmate ,300. . per patient, Hie cost to the member company would, of course, include the additional expenses of transportation, wage loss, etc, A Group Hospitalization plan might absorb a portion of the costs. Report of all medical data for each patient would be forwarded to the company* physician and to the family physician, if desired. Following a series of studies. Dr, Theodos would summarize and report his findings to the Instite membership. Thi3 type of investigation is. of considerable value to each partici pating Member and to the Institute as a whole. The results of the study of the patient would indicate objectively- the evaluation of cause and extent of disability. Since the usual case sent for this examination would be a current or potential workmen's compensation occupational disease claim, this report would assist in determining the validity of the claim and the extent of the disability and therefore, the liability. 2, Autopsy Study, The pathological and analytical studies of autopsy specimens would be made by Dr, G, w, II, Schepers, Saranac Laboratory, Saranac, fiei; York, The study consists of reports of the pathology, the petrographic analysis end tissue ashing. i rtoposul idr /.sbcstosis Research i v *n^c 2 Autopsy specimens vrould be obtained and forwarded by the ulant physician. Details of the Medical routines, the employment and medical liistorics, and specimen preparation were given each doctor at the October, 195k Meeting* Report of the study would bo sent to the plant physician, with additional copies for the pathologist performing the autopsy -and the family doctor as desired. The cost of the cor.iplete study approximates j200. - -j2$0. This type of investigation, too, i3 of considerable value to the participating company and to the entire Institute* The individual reports will establish, in a manner not possible by x-ray and clinical diagnosis, the nature and extent of the disease process* This will have important bearing on Vlorkmen's Compensation liability for a particular case. After a series of case studies. Dr* Schspers will summarise and report to the Institute membership his findings and observations,, tihile animal experimentation has contributed greatly, the autopsy studies can develop even more complete knowledge- of the disease . process; which in turn, can lead to more effective medical and * exposure control* ' Industry participation in these programs would insure advance in Uedical Knowledge'regarding Asbestosis. -.Since the cases in any one company are so few, tile cumulative industry experience is necessary to provide a large enough sample to produce valid data. The cost for each member is nominal and immediate value is obtained- through tiie case reports wliich provide a basis for equitable settlement of tlorlansn's Compensation claims* While the 3oard of Governors has approved these programs in principle, we desire to have a direct indication from each member company as to 'Whether they id.11 participate in. them. It is understood that such might require clarification or modification of some management policies* Vlould you kindly review the above proposals and indicate the intent of your company regarding them. - Should'general participation be agreed to, complete details, procedures, addresses, etc. will be forwarded each member for distribution, to appropriate company personnel, #' - H* It. Jackson, Chairman Air Hygiene Committee . J1 '.IV ;iy _ \, + ~ ctouor 17, 1955 \utcpsy study is made of every occupational disease claim case, ar.d as many others as cossible. Dr, Cartier stated that this uas of utmost importance not only in. determining the extent of liability, but also in increasing the knowledge of the dissai-' orocess, The clinic has r.ot acne ar.y work with intermittent, positive - . ji-i-t: - - - I - - t:- sor.e u..e o: cormoDr.e is cemn rn , me ecioerienoe to date, however, has been insufficient to justify any conclusions. Dr, Cartier expressed the opinion that considerable research nust be cone in the fields of cancer and heart to define more clearly the role, if any, played by in halation oi asbestos. Hr, iiaurice La Chance told of the experience ir. dust control in the nines and rills of the Association members. Annual dust surveys are wade at eleven nines and re ports submitted to each. Toe standard U, 3. Bureau of Lines technique, is used for surveying, tilth the midget impinger. For fibre evaluation, the definition of the length being three tiv.es the width io applied* i.i*. La Chance stated that since the program was inaugurated in 15^3, the average dust concentrations have been reduced 50/5. In general, the fibre content of the total dust count ranged from 36 to 12^, In his opinion, the most effective dust collector system to date is the bag type V/heslabrator unit. ohn V/eber reported on the bag dumping unit now in operation in his plant. Photo graphs v:ere shown and John indicated that full details nay be obtained from, the Uilkra Company, 71 Denton Avenue, Hew Hyde Pari:, Lor.^ Island, K, Y. Although lust counts have not yet been taken, visual observation indicates complete con trol of this usually dusty operation. Tne unit has not been in operation suf ficiently long to estimate the maintenance and operating cost. The shahing cycle is less than one minute per bag, ar.d John indicated that the bags were shaken considerably cleaner than by.the hand method, A general discussion of fibre conditioning agents was held, and it was suggested that the experience of our associate members might be of value to the technical committee which is further investigating this problem,. Ue herewith extend an- invitation to each associate member to forward a summary of its experience with fibre conditioning as a means of preventing dust control* . H. II. JackSor. Chairman Air Hygiene Committee