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FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., E-210 ROUTE #4, PARAMUS, N.J. 07652 -' i II NOTES OF THE MEETING of the . ASBESTOS STUDY COtgttTTEE Thursday, January 19, 1978 at 9:30 A.M. Institute Office, E-210 Route 4, Paramua, N.J. Plaintiffs' Exhibit BX 87 MEMBERS PRESENT '. Plaintiffs' Exhibit ABEX 5016 H. Wagner, Chairman G. Nicholson (for B. J. Iwarason). D. E. Stone I. E. Weaver J. Dunderdale J. W. Armstrong Carlisle Corporation Abex Corporation Beualx Corporation Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Royal Industries Brake Products Bendlx Corporation OTHERS PRESENT M. R. Cole, Attorney E. W. Drislane. Secretary R. J. Lavery J. F. Reis E. M. Fenner Gorman & Cole . Friction Materials Standards Institute Royal Industries Brake Products Johos-Manville Corporation Johna-Maaville Corporation The meeting was called to order by Mr. Wagner, Chairman, at 9:30 A.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held March 28, 1977 had been distributed. These minutes were reviewed and a motion for their acceptance was made. Mr. Weaver advised that while the minutes reported what was stated at the meeting, the second paragraph on page 4 concerning the Raybestos slide program was Incorrect. Section 8 of the program dealt with asbestos control. That section was not 8 minutes long. , 7' Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it wasi RESOLVED: To accept the minutes of the March- 28, 1977 meeting aa written, ' ' ' ' COIgilTTEB MEMBERSHIP " The Secretary advised' that Mr. J. W. Armstrong of the Bendlx Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, was Invited to serve on the Asbestos Committee. Mr. Armstrong accepted and was present at this meeting. SPHY 004693 ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE -3- January 19, 1978 suggested that a work practices manual should not be lengthy, and perhaps can be consolidated to four or six pages, tlr. Fenner Indicated that color would add to the value of a work practices manual. If the manual is directed towards management and supervisors it will have to explain why it's important to put these practices into effect. For information directly to the worker, a simpler and perhaps shorter message should be used. The Institute had earlier published a one page ''Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing." This was inserted in Institute catalogs, distributed in loose form and was sent to the trade press. A member questioned whether the Institute would support preparation of a work practices manual. The Secretary indicated that if the committee endorses these recommendations he believed that the Board of Directors would concur. Mr. Fenner indicated that FMSI would have to write the manual. Some of the material already prepared can be of help. It was stated that it was better that a manual of this type come from FMSI rather than from an individual manufacturer. Mr. Fenner indicated that in addition to help from J-M, the Asbestos Information Association Technical Committee should be willing to help. He pointed out that information is available and the questions are "How will it be written?" and "How will it be circulated?" .. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was; RESOLVED: That the Asbestos Study Committee recommends that the Institute prepare and circulate a work practices booklet for users of friction materials in auto repair and industrial shops. A member stated that car dealers and national brake service shops such as Penney's, Goodyear and Sears may or may not have equipment for drilling and grinding brake shoes. In most cases their lined shoes are purchased finished ground ready for installation. Most of these shops would have drum and rotor lathes for re-surfacing those parts, but most would not grind, drill or other wise machine the brake lining. However, it is likely that some of these shops have grinding, and perhaps drilling equipment that would have to be properly exhausted for collection and disposal of dust. A point was made that if at all possible these shops should not grind or drill linings but should purchase linings lined to ehoes or ready for installation on* shoes. In heavy equipment, most blocks can be bought with several oversizes (X, XX, XXX). There will be more grinding of segments in heavy duty. It is recommended that shops avoid grinding if at all possible, and purchase blocks and segments to the thickness needed ready for installation from the brake lining manufacturer. Where special bevels or other cutting must be done the shop must follow specific recommenda tions as regards dust collecting and dust disposal. While some heavy duty brake shops will mount and rivet or bolt blocks to shoes, most will not grind at this particular point. However, these shops would probably have capabilities for grinding, and recommendations will have to be made for keeping dust levels ' to a minimum in these shops. It was suggested that rather than one or two or even three different series of work practices for different level shops, it might be better to have one all encompassing work practices manual. From thi3 complete manual, the authors could highlight certain sections and indicate which would he applicable. If the customer grinds or machines the product in any way, he will generate dust and will need proper dust collection equipment. Not only will the OSHA regulations be applicable but EPA regulations on disposal of asbestos waste will also apply. An incentive to purchase materials finished and ready for SPNY 004695 ASBESTOS STUDY COtClITTCE -5- January 19, 1978 COMMUNICATIONS WITH E!IPIOYEES AliD USERS OF FRICTION MATERIALS The Secretary distributed to the Committee members copies of. Raybestos "Do's and Don't's" as regards asbestos. They Include this as an insert in their brake lining packages. It has a brief statement on how Co minimize problems with asbestos in the workshop. IMPORTANT . ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD Do not breathe dust. Do not use air hose for cleaning. Do not machine without dust collection equipment. Do use vacuum or wet cleaning methods. . Do disnose of dust in sealed container. Do wear mask if unable to avoid dust. It was stated that this was a good condensed set of instructions which might get the message across, A lengthy one page or longer report would probably not be of much use at this point. It was suggested that other members might use such an insert for distribution with their brake linings, blocks, and clutch facings. Hr. Weaver showed a part of a Raybestos slide program aimed at brake personnel. The section on asbestos was but one section of an eight section slide program (with audio) on brake servicing. The slides were In the form of a question and answer program to indicate good practices in control of asbestos dust in the brake shop. These slides where Section 8 of the Raybeotroa brake clinic program. It was suggested that perhaps the Institute should make a public relations rel.ea.oo i'-.a ludustry Is doing to control asbestos both In their own shops and in their customer's shops. Perhaps communications with employees md users might be supplemented with communications with Che general public and the media. It was stated that this might be better done if the Institute had a work practices manual and could then make it known that such a manual was available. Here the Institute to attempt coverage in the general media it is more likely Dr. Sellkoff and others would get the last word and early releases by the Institute would be of no positive value. The general media is more likely to accept statements by groups such as Mount Sinai and might minimize or distort any contribution of industry. It was suggested that releases might be made In automotive trade publications. The Secretary indicated that when the Institute published the "Recommended Procedures for Reducing Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicing" releases were made and published in several magazines for the automotive trade. It was stated by one member that an avenue that is open and should be used, and that he personally had used, was that individuals should give Congressmen points of view from industry. letters to the editor and to legislators may help in arriving at some balance before decisions are made. A Committee SPNY 004697