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C C : Dr. R. A. Kehoe Dr. K. V. Kltzmiller July 6, 1959 Lt. Colonel Donald, S. Myers, MC Preventive Medicine Officer, (FACPM) Headquarters United States Artsy, Alaska . APO 9^9 Seattle, wiashington Dear Colonel Myers: Vie have received copy of Dr. Kehoe's correspondence with you dated June 17, 1959 regarding some of the questions you raised on tank cleaning. In this connection, vre are attaching copy of cur tank cleaning brochure and also a copy of "Safety For Y ou". This material gives you information that can be used for protection of personnel entering tanns for any reason and also discusses cleaning methods As Dr. Kehoe has indicated, of pria importance in tank entry is the necessity cf providing adequate fresh air to work Lien who are in the tank. If this precaution is followed, the operation will essentially he a safe one. Regarding protective clothing, it is recommended that the men entering tanks he provided with special clothing iron the skin out, including underwear, socks, coveralls and whatever clothing is needed for cold weather. A change in clothing should he (jade each day and laundering cf clothing for the next day. If sludge Is splattered cn the clothing or If the Ban falls in the tank, the clothing should he removed immediately. The Mine Safety Appliances Company and Davis Emergency Equipment Company both supply recommended combustible gas indicators which can be used for measuring gasoline vapors. There are also other approved suppliers. As Dr. Kehoe pointed out, these are for gasoline vapors only and not for tetraethyl lead. We are, at the present time, working with a manufacturer to rank our Lead-in-air Analyzer available for off-shore use. As soon as information Is available on procuring this equipment, it will be forwarded to you. It is sincerely hoped that the attached pamphlets will be of help to you. Yours very truly, N14064 H. K. Ball, Manager