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FILE NAME: Exxon (EXX) DATE: 1948 Nov 22 DOC#: EXX005 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo - Paper Read by Dr. Heuper RE Occupational Cancer before the APHA November 22 19^8 Subject* PARER .READ BT DR. W. 0. HttEPES OH TEE SUBJECT OT OCOUPArlOHAL OAHOia BEFORE THE APHA Bear Doctor Woody: A paper entitled Prevention gjad Control of Industrial Cancer was read by Dr. W. C. Hueper* Chief, Environmental Cancer Section, Cancer Control Branch Rational Sancer Institute, Bethesda, Md*, before the Industrial Hygiene Section and Subcommittee on Medical Care of the American Public Health Association; The occasion van the 76th Annual meeting of the . APHA and an audience estimated by the writer at 200 - 300 people were in attendance at Talbot Hall Mechanics Building* Boston, Massachusetts at 2:30 P.K., November 11, 1 9 ^ In his preliminary remarks, I)r. Hueper indicated that research on the etiology of cancer indicated a strong link between environment and cancer incidence* Recent evidence lias pointed out a definite correlation be tween cancer incidence and exposures to ultra-violet radiation, asbestos, benzol, certain organic amines, paraffin oils, as well as heavy petroleum distillates and degradation products such as tars, cokes, and pitches. Re . then discussed an idealized approach to the control of the problem which would involve the following points: 1) Evaluate the carcinogenicity of suspected compounds and materials through animal experimentation, 2) Investigate vital statistics records for cases of cancer and trace the employment history of these individuals. In certain . instances it might be necessary to employ Social Security records to follow the employment of the individual. 3) In case that the foregoing provides evidence pointing to an un usual incidence of cancer in a certain industry, the plant rec ords of that industry will be Investigated to determine what activities and exposures within that industry produce the higher Incidences of cancer. h) Medical diagnostic procedures must be improved as a great many cases are being missed at the present time. Considerable work of th^s type is being done in private laboratories and the 911230 BinEulM 01610 Doctor Woody lovember 22, 19^*8 Public Health Service 1b setting up ouch a laboratory at Georgetown University, Washington, D. 0* 5) Initiate prerentlT measures aa soon as possible since the identification of the offending agent ia not necessary. Induatrially, the approach would be aa followai a) Through technical control aim at the complete elimination of the exposure, or, 'b) Mlrimize the exposure by seeking Improved industrial ap paratus such an leak-proof equipment, closed Byaterns, etc. c) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such ae glcvaH, hoots, impervious clothing, etc. d) Provide adequate sanitary facilities. This would require on expansion of locker facilities in most existing plants* ) Instruct the workers in the proper use of the protective measures provided and tell them why their cooperation is required. f) Jot certain operations in industry the exposure may he mlilmized by the use of teams, trained to perform their duties with a minimum of exposure, and provided with special safeguards* 6) Medical control programs must he set up, not only for cnrrent diagnosis and treatment, but aimed at following the worker through out a latent period which may extend for 15-20 years* 7) 1 governmental factory inspection system would he net tp to in sure that the foregoing requirements are met. 8) Protection for workers in interstate commerce would he secured by setting up standards for containers and suitable warning labels* 9) Hegistration and licensing by a goTarnment agency would be re quired for those factories handling known carcinogens. 10) Amending of present State occupational disease laws to provide suitable compensation for. occupational cancer and to insure the industrial control of exposures. Industrial Hygienist i V ^`"'30 BinEulM 01613 I November 23, 19^-8 Dr. Mclver Woody Egso Standard Oil Company 15? West 5>13 1 Street New York, New York Dear Dr. Woody: Daring a visit yesterday to the Illinois State Division of Industrial Hygiene, Mr. Kenneth Morse, Director, told me that his Division would soon start an environmental cancer study in the state and begin work around Alton, Illinois. He indicated that this study would include the oil industry, ^he study is to be done at the request of U.S. Public Health Service and in cooperation with that agency. Representatives of the TJ.S.P.H.S. conferred with Mr. Morse about two weeks ago to make plans for this study. Yours very, truly, Allan IS. Dooley 911230 BinEulM 0 16 12