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( WNUTES SAFETY COMKITTEE MEETING CHARTER HOUSE HOTEL BUFFALO, HEW YORK September 20, 1966 Hr. F. H. Zi--araan, chairman of the Gyps-- Association Sfejr Co--lttaa, called the meeting co order c the Cherter Houee, Buffalo, Hew York at 9:00 a.a. Thoee In attendance were: c. Baranewskt K. F. Fink- B. J. Carlson 1. Spite r. >. 21--etnas j. B. Flczwilll-- F. c. 0. K. Fix Krug A* V, Abnea, Jr. r. J. Rogers Ceergia-Psetfie Corporation lestwall Gyps-- Oivlslon Georgia-Pacific Corporation Bestvall Gyps-- Division The Flintkote Company ' Hetloaal Gypsum Company National C>pe-- Company The Inhereid Co. - United States Gyps-- Company United States Gyps-- Company Gyps-- Association Gyps-- Association 1, CTMtM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS* TASK FORCE PROGRAM * Mr* Ahnee reviewed the background and objectives of the directors4 teak force program end the slide-cape presentation was shown to the co--ittae. 2. SAFETY TOtLSTIS The increased distribution of Che Safety Bulletin to all levels within the industry was found to be acceptable with maximum coverage bow being afforded. ABA- -' ns ensuejjti Leased Jjgd t lecfal eyshe/rej^onjlbH of ail amber plants. Zt was suggest 14 companies encourage worked and production supervisory articles, The chairnaa suggested individual companies forward accident NfWfffiiyftaporta, with pictures where pea the co--itcee agreed chat the Gyps-- Association prepare s nesetfsansirs co be sailed to the various sesber plant managers eo cheek the nailing address and survey their interests in the bulletin. The co--ittae requested that articles pertaining to "off the job" eefety be included in the forthcoming Issues. The secretary indicated that such articles-would be considered for the next edition. The bulletin format was agreed to be satisfactory; however, the ce--dttee suggested che editor sake any changes ho feels neceseery. -2 3. ppai "cikizticjzz or yxsir" auam The eetasittee reviewed the last three edition* of eh Safet. lullstln and selected two articles by ballet. They art: "A CottZTitk Finger last" by Jaek Weber, Unlead Stata* Gyptua Company (April 1966 tasua) tod Htwart That lOOlae Hat" by D. V. Cowan, The Calotax Corporation (June im laaut). The awarda will be a*il*d by tht Association to supervisory pereonael for prtatoeaeion. 1 4. All AMP STXXAM FOHgHOH , di>eut*td federal legislation against exhausting oka.o/ to lajuriooa nacurt Into tht atmosphere together with ntw laws effecting Mix end-stream pollution, Itwaa agreed that tht Gyptm Aa sods- tloa tad their legal counatl ktap abraaat of ebaaa lawa and inform tht rn--lettt of any changes. . Stata ted local lawa governing smoke and utear pollution ara Strengthening, it vaa atrtad, Thaaa lawa require further analyala on tba local level by the aaaber planet In their Individual araat. the chairman mentioned a potential problem area la eht Indueery where aaheatoa la uaed* Government Inveaclgatieaa indicate the peaaihillty of the use of tabascos as a cause of lung diseases in industry* Payment v of claims arising from this could cost our Industry aumy dollars unless | counteraction is taken. The chairman indicated that he would Inform the % Association directors of this potential problem sc the Semiannual Meeting , U October sad rscumeinf that action be taken against dust problems in thg^ industry. s. mot MArT AXQ.&normL Iha tight labor market has necessitated reducing the caliber of mem hired as far as mental sad medical standards ara conesrnsd* For tha lodustry to attract employees, standard* are being waived* much surprise each member plant increase chair safety efforts to counteract this expected ifcincrease as ami i k -- - - ------ - - - - mwaei4 make a report to :i xactoraJK October and expl__ _____ __ ,, el*h't compensation rates and over* 11 safety pro fthhme echkatilrfmluann sKhnouu1ld cl Masting in 1 have on our . It was agreed use of X rays and audiomaeric testa in pramsplofeatTt physicals ars necessary and have mors than paid off in reducing compensation claims* 4. MTHJgSI Discussion of labor market and prtcnploymene problems led to e ceamlttee conclusion that char* was a great need to train new employees for tha various operations in our industry. . the chairman showed slides depicting various industry injury situations upon which guidelines an orientation flln might be produced*