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C*v ^ ^ EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIVISION WILMINGTON, DELAWARE -- November 8, 1966 TO: ALL PLANT PHYSICIANS FROM: C. A. D'ALONZO, M.D. Dr. Zahn and I believelthat the following may be of Interest to you: 1. ASBESTOS - During the past year, a report was sent to you outlining the alleged Increasing Incidence and concern over asbeatosls, mesothelioma, and other related carcinomas In people with relatively minor exposure to asbestos. We are enclosing two more obviously controversial articles on this subject, presenting both sides of the question, for your consideration. In an effort to define our problem in this area and to develop the necessary preventive measures, where indicated, we are asking you to provide us with the following Information and to return it to us as soon as possible. A. How many full-time insulators do you have on your plant? / B. How many employees do part-time insulating? 3 ~ Y (a) Ifcat proportion of the time? \ L _ ,i ^ ^0 ' * /&#Y~ c>- C. List the (three) most prevalent type of insulating material used. ^ T* < D. Are they doing any sprayingg of insulating imaterials at your location? dup moon 000E6U wn -2- E. Give the number of each of the following your plant haa experienced, if any: v__ _ (a) Asbestoals (b) Mesothelioma (c) Carcinoma* among insulator* F. List briefly any preventive measure* or safety equipment required in your location when: (a) saving insulating materials C (b) removing obsolete insulation ** (c) spraying insulating materials 2. K1W0HARY FUMCIKMIEOT - With the increasing incidence of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, etc., It la imperative that ve obtain as much information as possible on our employees* pulmonary status to: A. guide us in providing the necessary preventive measures. B. accumulate data for possible legal action in the future. In connection with this point, a pilot study is underway at Chambers Work, using equipment end tests recommended by Dr. Ttomashefski, a specialist in pulmonary function.serjehipg tests. at the Ohio State University Medical Center, to determine our best plan of action. In the future, definite recommendations will be forthcoming concerning equipment, tests, and programs. It is suggested that you refrain from purchasing any ex pensive equipment or initiating any definitive program until such recommendations are received, so to Insure a uniform companyvide policy. IH0012 000561