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r PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT VVV-jHOP t-UAINTlFFS Is 3303^0 42 Oil 0179 WV-1063 -88UTT * AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES EXPOSED TO AIRBORNE ASBESTOS FIBER GENERAL This program is designed to be gives by the plant physician and followed by a question and answer period participated is by the plant manager, and plant production manager. The plant nurse should also be present* INTRODUCTION Asbestos had limited usage 4,500 years ago* Even though it was known to the ancients, asbestos can be truly called a modern mineral of the 20th Century since its output and use has increased a thousand-fold in the last sixty years. The applications of asbestos are surprisingly diverse and constantly expanding. Its uses vary from insulation products* : such as made here at Berlin through fireproof clothing, fire reeistect insulation in ships and non-combustible buildings, brake shoes and clutch plates, to name only a few. In short asbestos is a very important mineral in our daily lives. ---------- ----------------- ------ (------------------------------- While it is a very important mineral is today's woj-ld.and makes* C*w ^u*ic4uiMXU- \l\rbtsuu* tJ our lives more comfortable jmd safe,. ^ _ fcan eagse--adreroo haurtthnBffuuCa ia workers whu rnamifaeti fcw y No doubt you have heard that there are many different kind* of asbestos and soma authorities believe that some types of asbestos are more hazardous to health than others. For our purpose, there is enough evidence to suggest that regardless of the type,asbestos.should be con* sidered a hazardous material which can cause if an individual 1* exposed to excessive airborne concentrations for too long a period of time. s 42 Oil 0180 ASBESTOS DRIFT* -2- -m everyon* who ha* bees exposed to asbestos will be rre3SPU&uia...'t'U.:Mfeejiua - JUX cto. 4cX '4fibers (into the body is sufficient concentratloos for a long enough period of tine in people who ere susceptible to the adverse effects* With regards asbestos, let us look at each one of these points individually. eetefrUflhifrt that irr T^an lu .ii^altU *.i' i.ilUiJ.n; Tw In order to eeuse this scarin__tha_Jiaa-t- >UOt' fi /ti?jjf-tttr*~rcgr^ ^sbestos is a particle which can readily get into the lungs. Therefore, the amount of asbestos that ^ is in the air is most important. If the concentrations of asbestos are kept < low enough it is unlikely to cause disease even though sob* fibers may get in the lungs. Various groins of health professionals both within and outside of Government have established criteria to define the concentration of asbestos dust which should be permitted in the work room air. The important parameter of duration of exposure must also be considered. It usually takes many years, often times, twenty or oorer*..gxuwm*( of exposure ^ iliwwv. cccju. Vi^. to high concentrations of asbestos dust before ' . This does not mean that a man who worts less than twenty years could not contract the disease. Ihis is only an average time and will vary with the concentrations of asbestos and with the individual's susceptibility. .* cKZ. A'4?>'XjUj> _^L v //~*r //' 77 _ Ar-i/u , Ic&o iwrokrikningg iinn tthhee ssaammee ccoonncceennttrraattiioonn ffoorf/7xthter s-ame *l--eng*'twh -ofif *t*i'm--e *y7/ ^ , M -7j w0 b oth._ecaTLcarr hq-Tixgg3ga^B*^oan_-Jsayrco*3o^^ -v *nen^ZaBP~iSay~S^.t.E^- -- this is what is meant by susceptibility. Pros a medical standpoint we cannot identify this susceptible individual 42 Oil 0181 before he has an exposure nor do we have the answer as to why cne individual will get a more severe case than another worker. Asbesto* Draft -3- Up to no* I nave beer c ag4*'* ' bearing of tha yda_~bare at^ftear*! cvbi '<s that 1* cascoV o^ih langel aCicbg peidodcf tiw' * W#?*^**?** ..... frequency*-that this occurs 'VV .*- A*V'.T f-, . ,, . ... the, concentratice Butt .. .^s*v : av'I v. -* important to re< .... pojtibla.t **T,T ,*. iaportant fre^Iejjtly' in *.thi bettc* t .`i i.x*. tba. ace-&3*> Tberefore. `am<&rs$>p quit saokiag or, <far Zr^ "t&J Ka* that have diset we prevent these health efe< *--.. ,, to control the anouat of asi coapaoy has-over the- past tv* to control duat emission by e| work, hoods, and saw encloaui een-.he k^af-to L on the floor and becox* a soui or cleaning, further, as you x. >.*- 4>ASJffSTCff .`rs*-:+-#v*,T. sweeping machine4*that assists in house cleaning -- hvj^n^'R^n ^ c Id soee areas control s not bean completely successful. In C^^-iL areas where it is difficult to install control equipment IfcilSfprJT we will keep wording in these areas and you may see changes in the ventilation aystea from tine to tine whan we find better methods- of control. *mii_ Mnrii nnl ii m limlnin Until we can^acbieve the level of dust control we believe necessary, by respirators. it will be necessary for soae of you to wear RESPIRATOR PROGRAM yjfidaauring the aa>mt of asbestos in the air has been z , I jJsJTZf&o- U<m /**&<U*U n--rus'iia AifflgMSie-tfith which we *caa jes^si^ems^*s*a*m* aaount of asbestos fiber in the air by separating it from other such less hazardous dusts which are generated is the plant. By using these new techniques and tha new concentration criteria Corporate Medical Services ha* been intensively studying the airborne asbestos levels in the plant and has. identified those areas they believe have excessive asbestos exposurw^^tt^ls only in these areas that personal respiratory protection further it will be required only until good ^/engineering control can be achieved* /^tv J^IluLuyj CUjk^ X^^is*.s9S*' C the roe$n wearing the respirators make ij: " ' Y-~-f - oydsr aid" adeaite? You aen are the only ones who can really male the program work. y The maintenance of health begins with each and every one of us. 42 Oil 0183 ASBESTOS URATT -5- Respirators are made to fit the average mas. J2s2ft4**aaaBtoeh gg^b^faasAm^fefl. ._ Gflf a good tight fit between the face and the respirator* 'Thereafter it is the responsibility of the sac to sake these adjustments, to keep the sack clean during the ^0k^ccxJL^ day and aake sure that it is functioning properly* Af^er this presentatit ^^<str*A)r*iA. TZ-^c~ rnm #*S3. a ri ^jfieBrrq<iTm~>u u the proper wearing of the Bask and Moux. maintenance while it is ip possess! <p=&aeGBi&itt4* (Slide of a aas* assembled with one next to it disassembled to show component parts). components are the frame or the portion that fits over the face and bolds the- filter, and the filter holder which protrudes from the front or sides of the mask* The filters are disposable and will be changed daily* In addition there is an exhaust valve which permits exhaled airto pass back into the room* It is important that the inside of the mask should not become contaminated with dust* If this should occur it should be wiped out with a damp towel* If you do not feel that your respirator is working properly you should bring this to the attention of yrnir"Viysr*Uup* RESPIRATOR HAIHTTXA24CS PROGRAM s*m. o keep the interior clean during your workahift and be sure it is working properly. At the beginning of each shift you will be provided with a respirator which has new filters in it. It will be dispensed to This respir^or^ 0184 will have been completely disassembled by specially trained personnel, ASBESTOS DRAFT -fi deaned, serviced, and a new filter isstalled each day. The cleaning process will sanitise the respirator so that there is no possibility passing gems frees one a to another. At the end of the work shift Ajf collection points will be designated where you will drop off your respirators for cleaning and servicing. Again, it should be emphasised that an improperly worn or maintained respirator will not afford the required protection. This is the responsibility of the individual to see that it is worn properly. an the plant are designated at^^sp.i^owp . ** ;os Ui'*JTn3eA m who wgfft in Ofsds areas Kill be required ito \\ \ wear,their respirator '\ S&B \ vrl3r^aet-t4 *7 MSD1CA1 EXAMINATIONS For aany years, most of you men, have received as annual chest x-ray as part ,f the preventive program, tf x.<~L faCTtfJuc t0 ~ uiimsa s coupled V^Wu^^vs, ICAHMUU 4vsl jfttWliiMt& 72u X7t*~y, * j _ k# /With an examination by mfee&& will permit ua*ise-deeet/at an early stage dr? . ' t/ C.N y ~'xrrttr. J *-- *any possible ^-rc~n_~hir mivr ihivit c?' * In the event that changes in a man's health status ere noted, the individual will be told. If the change is not considered to be related to the work, the individual will be referred to his family doctor ** V '^e^ordh^^^e ;_av^^X\ fcPtJvs pbysiciWla the'event that anindividual s noted/to have/a condition which ij/belUved/to be related -to the }ob H fS .though the p^t medical'*servi^r Ke/wil/be ha/j /to make the information available/to the man's family phy / .<#*9 lyssiiecian, bntufry/ttnbee// reypOPslbifftV^for ibdlviaual j~a trough frh 185 >&.? aC. -/ v/,.-____ /, ASBESTOS ORAFT -7- v ^' / Vs will now,hav* 4 demonstration r'of the/'proper fitting weariaa 7/ /] L / 1 I / / P // 7/ //of. *BA aAM* UwAa1 l1l aa#aJ/aA demonstrat<ioAnA aoAf apaoAsAslkih)iAa im*Aaf lfunAcAtiloi ns_' ,,,/// '' / 1 1/ ////// fLU v(ils d> emton,straI tSion wf>tfiUi b-e. happy to answer anySg^estioas 42 Oil 0186