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jJ2A (-> . ^/jZ- ~fc C^-&f~2~ Return to finery Msr?a5ex*3 V^- POS ^f- <ri^c/ ^(fe<ru:_ April 25, 1972 7'2 yy/^a-P^ PRIVATE 4 CONFIDENTIAL Kr. G. Holzmun As requested, following is a brief summary of key areas related to industrial hygiene which I believe would be appropriate for discussion at the Refinery Managers Meeting next week. 1. Precautions for Handling Asbestos In view of emphasis by both NIOSH and DOL on the significance of asbestos as a major industrial, health problem, potential for exposure of employees to inhalation of asbestos fibers will probably be on the agenda of any OSHA refinery inspection. The recent Wood River inspection conducted by the state illustrates the current level of interest by authorities in this subject. Pending publication of a permanent stan dard on asbestos on June 7, refineries .should .be guided by the provisions of the emergency temporary standard issued on December J. In this connection, we especially invite attention to the importance of (l) use of respirators by employees exposed to visible dust when working with asbestos insulation, (2) proper segregation arid removal of asbestos wastes (especially when associated vv' th demolition or major mainte-nvnes), and (3) avoiding dry sweeping of any accumulations cf asbestos dust. Additional guidance will be forthcoming when the permanent C3&H as'/estos standard is issued. lam 027244 ABS-008748 ui Page 2 i If you desire information on any other areas not covered herein, or vould like additional details on any of the foregoing, will be glad to provide sane. cc: A. S. Lehmann B. C. Bell cv-d tics.. W. C. Bluhn lam 027245 ABS-008749