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FILE NAME: Metropolitan Life (ML) DATE: 1935 DOC#: ML249 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Foundation of Air Hygiene Foundation Twenty-Two Ea st Fortieth S t r e e t New Yo rk.N.Y. January 2 2 , 1935 i f Mr. M. F. Judd, Secretary, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., Bridgeport, Conn. Re: Mellon Institute of Industrial Research ______ Symposium on Dust Problems___________ Dear Mr. Judd: As I indicated to you over the telephone this afternoon, I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum I prepared for Mr. Lewis H. Brown regarding my trip to Pittsburgh last Tuesday, January 15th, to attend the Symposium on Dust Problems held under the auspices of the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research. Very truly yours, Vandiver Brown Attorney cn J r \ VB: T Enclosure JAN o n 0 1935; Ifi(,VAf`4 VElORAZIDH RE:- MELLON INSTITUTE OF lirDUSTRIAL RESEARCH SIPOOIUU ON DST __ ______________ PP.Q3LSi.I3 - PITTSBURGH- JAN. 15. l < m On or about December 12, 1934 the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research addressed letters to some 85 industries having industrial disease problems inviting them to attend a meeting to be held under the auspices of the Institute on the 15th day of January. One of those invitations was received by the Asbestos Institute and, although the Asbestos Institute did not accept and was not officially represented, Johns-Manvilla Corporation requested and obtained permission to send a repre sentative. The invitations expressly stated that f,attendance at this meeting need entail no obligation8. John3-V'anville was represented at the meeting by the writer of this memorandum. Approximately 250 people were present repcsenting over 50 industries which had accepted the invitation of the Mellon Institute. The Mellon Institute was greatly surprised at the remarkable response and It is my opinion that one cannot find a better indication of the serious nature of the problems It was the purpose of the. meeting to discuss* I was able to ascertain that the Mellon Institute had been prompted to call the meeting by representatives of the sand and glass and the refractories industries* Represen tatives of these industries conferred with Mr. E. R. Roldlein, Director of the Instituto, and after advising him of the nature of their problem, of its wide-spread character and numerous menacing aspects, suggested the need of some form of concerted action on the part of those industries presently or potentially involved* I understand that Mr. F. \7. Sherwood, Vice-President of Owens-Illinois Glass Company and Mr. Roger Hitchlns, Presi dent of the American Refractories Institute, were the porsons who presented the situation to the Mellon Institute. Mr. YZeidlein, on behalf of the Institute, agreed to cooperate to the extent of calling the meeting and having the representatives spend a day In Pittsburgh as the guests of the Institute. There was some preliminary discussion as to the possibility of using the Uellon Institute as a clearing house for information and research upon aspects of tho problem common to all industries but doflnito commitments v/cro postponed until after the holding of the meeting. r An Impressive lint of experts specialising upon variou.3 aspects of the dust problem attended the meeting and 2- delivered addresses* Among those were Hr* A. C, Hirth, a lawyer associated with Williams, Eversaan and 'organ, Toledo, Ohio, attorneys for Owans-Illlnols Glass Company; Dr* Eugene P. Pendergrass"oT the X-ray Laboratory, University Hospital, Phila delphia; Dr* A. J. Lanza. Assistant liedical Director of the HetropolittETTITe Insurance Company; Dr. R* R. Sayers, iiedical Officer in Charge of U. S* Public Health Service; Professor Philip A* Drinker of the School of Public Health, Harvard Uni versity; Lir.~F. Robertson Jone3, General Manager, Association of Casualty and Surety Executives; and Hr* Donald E*.Cummings, Assistant Director, Saranac Laboratory for Study of Tuberculosis* The addresses delivered by these specialists, together with the open discussion that followed then, revealed, among other things, the very menacing character of the problem, its complex nature, the uncertainties attending most of its aspects and the necessity of some form of united action by the afflicted industries. It was recognized that some aspects of the problem were peculiar to special industries but it was equally evident that otlier aspects were common to all* For example, only two forms of dust, namely, free silica and asbestos, are definitely known to produco disabling fibrosis of the lung* Even in the case of theso dusts the problems resulting therefrom are quite different since the fibrosis resulting from silica is of a much more serious character than that resulting from asbestos in that the former predisposes to tuberculosis and is much more likely to have a fatal termination* On the other hand (and this illustrates one of the most serious aspects of the problem that is common to all dust producing industries) the fact that no other dust is known to produce disability lias not prevented entirely groundless claims aggregating millions and even hundreds of millions of dollars being brought against industries which have no silica or asbestos dust hazard. For example, Dr* Lanza pointed out that no one had ever maintained that gypsum dust was harmful and yet, nevertheless, the gypsum industry had suits pending against it covering claims in excess of four million dollars* It a p p e a r e d that among the problems common to all industries were the following: (1) The menace of ambulance chasing lawyers in combination with unscrupulous doctors. The uncertainties surrounding diagnosis of any of the various forms of pnoumonoconio3is are so many that a question of fact is presented in every case* Expert testimony can be pro duced by both plaintiff and defendant and it is for the Jury to decide whose experts are -3 correct in their interpretations. In making this decision, the jury is not likely to favor the opinion of the experts produced by the employer. (2) The desirability of making various dust diseases compensable under properly drawn workmen*s compensation laws. One of the speakers 3tated that nthe strongest bulwark against future disaster for industry Is the enactment of properly drawn occupational disease legislation*. Such legislation would (a) eliminate the jury and empower a Medical Board to pass upon the existence of the disease and the extent of the disability; (b) eliminate the shyster lawyer and the quack doctor -since fees would be strictly limited by the law; and (c) permit the correct ing of initial mistakes in the making of awards by providing for hearings to reduce or eliminate awards if proof could be adduced that the claimant was not disabled or that the extent of his disability had been over estimated. (3) Problems of ventilation, dust collecting and elimination, and respiratory devices* (4) The establishing of standards (a) for dust counting and particle size determination, (b) fof the taking of X-rays for diagnostic use, and (c) for the interpretation of the markings on the films so produced* At the close of the discussion a Mr. Kurtz, VicePresident of American Nefractorios Corporation, made a motion that Mr. William P. Yant, Chairman of the meeting appoint a nominating committee who would nominate a group of individuals to serve as a committee for the formulation of ways and means to bring? about effective cooperation of some character between the various industries for meeting and combating those phases of the dust problem common to all. This notion was carried and a Nominating Committee appointed which retired and upon returning presented to the meeting the names of seven individuals to act as such Committee. Ho other names having been placed in nomination, the following were elected to act as the Committee and report back to the various Industries and grou;>s represented at the meeting or to whom the invitation had been originally extendedt = -- 4''" Vandiver 3rown representing Asbestos, Cork and Hon-Uetalllc Dr# B* D* Saklatwalla representing Chemical, Abrasives, Alloys and Hon-rerrous metals E. 0* Jones representing Foundries A# ,, Sherwood representing Class Sand, Ground Sand and Class Manufacture A. J. Gentholts representing Iron, Steel and Ores A. J. R. Curtis representing Lime, Limestone, Cement and -Oypsua Roger A. Hitchins representing Refractories,Ceramics and CIgjs I explained to the other members of the Conrnittoe that I had been sent to the meeting solely as an observer and had no authority from Johns-Manville Corporation to accept membership on the Committee and certainly none from the Asbestos Industry as a whole, I was urged, however, to meet with the Committee and agreed to do so on the condition that I might withdraw if approval of my serving in that capacity should not be forthcoming. I pointed out that members of the Asbestos Industry did not care to be associated in the minds of the public or of employees with those industries whose problem was silicosis and that for this reason I felt there might be some opposition to having, a representative of the Asbestos Industry working with them. I did,indicate, however, that I roAlized numerous aspects of our problem were the same and that if cooperation could he worked out without.an undue amount of publicity, Johns-Munville . Corporation and perhaps the Asbestos Industry ha a whole, would in all likelihood be vrilling to cooperate. It was the opinion of the Committee that this condition would not present any insuperable difficulty* Mr. Roger Hitchins, President of American Refractor ies Institute, was made Chairman of the Committee which hold a meeting Tuesday evening after the close of the Symposium, hr. IIitchin3 was designated to meet with hr. Weidlein of the Mellon Institute and ask him to nako a proposal in definite and concrete form as to the manner in which tho Mellon Institute might bo able to assist tho various industries for a fee of $25,000. When tills proposal/ has been received and approved by the members of the Committee, it will be submitted to -.he various industries with tho recommendation that it be accepted and that the v rious industries or individual corporations agree to stand good fur a proportionate amount of the fee not In excess of a definite specified sum. -5- I gathered that the proposal which would be node by the Mellon Institute would include, among others., the follow ings (a) The compiling of a comprehensive bibliography of all books, treatises and publications deal ing with any aspect of the dust problem; and the evaluation thereof. (b) The compiling, digesting and correlating of data and information from various subscribing industries relative to their particular experi ences. (c) The drafting of approved workmen*s compensation legislation covering pneumonoconiosia. (d) The digesting of the laws of the various states which might affect the operations of industries presenting a dust hazard. (e) Hie outlining of problems requiring research or the establishment of fixed standards and the prevention of duplication of effort and expense along these linos* The interest with which the discussions were followed and the enthusiasm which greeted the proposal for unified effort lead me to believe that the necessary support will be found for some sort of program along the above lines. VANDIVER BROWN January 18, 1935 T em porary O rg a n iza tio n C om m ittee iKOUrrMAL Dtlrf PfcOBUW I February 5th, 1935. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TEMPORARYORGANIZATION COMMITTEE WHICH WAS ELECTED AT THS "STUPOSIUU ON EUST PROBLEMS* HELD AT PITTSBURGH, PA., JANUARY 15, 1935. P-oooe 903 1<506Waucvi Sturr Pld-OOJHU, A. Dear Slrt All individuals who attended the Symposium on Dust Problems held at Pittsburgh, Pa., January 15, 1935 I and all Trade Associations vhioh were addressed by Dr. iI feidlein of Mellon Institute under date of December 1, 1 9 M , are receiving copies of this letter. The purpose of this letter is to ask if your Company or your Trade Association (as the case nay be) sill subscribe an amount not to exceed $500.00 for th establishment of & Coordinating Agency as the first covo toward a study of the many existing phases of the indus trial dust problem, tcgother with a recommendation based on that study as to such further concerted action as may be possible and proper for all industry. At an initial over all cost of $25,000,00 when pro-rated amongst the subscribers to'the movement, the individual contributions required may be very materially less than $500.00 each, depending on the mmabor of subscribers. The enclosures will furnish full information to enable you to Judge whether tho plan proposed has sufficient merit to Justify its cost, and whether your Company (or your Trade Association) should properly share in the initial cost on a pro-rata basis. PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT Page 2. lx It is of groat importance that shatever is to be done should be started juicily. Uay I, therefore, ark that 70U reply to this latter as promptly as is possible? ' Yours very truly, Roger A. Hitcbins Chairman, Temporary Organisation Committee Elected in Pittsburgh, January 15, 1955. Enclosures: (1) A brief outline of the events leading up to ar.a occurring at ths "Symposium on Dust Problems" held in Pittsburgh, Pa., January 15, 1935. (2) A brief Outline of the discussion and action taken by the Temporary Organization Committee on January 15, 1935. (3) A brief outline of the discussion and action tikor. by the Temporary Organization Committee at a spec ial meeting held at the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa., on Friday, February 1, 1935. () Copy of a letter from Dr. E. R. \5sidlein, Director of Uellon Institute dated January 21, 1936, together with a copy of the "Plan for Study of Dust Problems" referred to in Dr. Acidisin's letter. (5) A tentative "Program of Initial Activities" (for a correlating agency) arranged in somewhat different form but which has the approval of Uellon Institute, 1' (6) A Form of Letter for your reply, which is suggested for your guidance, if your Company or Trade Associa tion {as the case may be) is willing to participate in this movement. J.b,`.i>//liRJUUtk1UGt r ID : UL I O V 1AV 'W nclosure (1) Pago 1 A brief outline of the vents leading up to and occurring at the ``Symposium on Dost Problem" hold in Pittsburgh, Pa, January 15, ,1935. _____ _ n DeceoberJu-JJ Pc- R. Woidlein, Director cf Cylloj or Industrial at Pittsburgh, wrote to oo?3~-thazrTTIgTvty industries, in connection with the subject of industrial dust hazards. There are various types of so-called dust diseases', known generally as pneuaonoconiosis,-among which are silicosis, asbestpsls, anthracosis, siderosis, and numerous others. *-*- Dr. Weidlein's letter was written at the request of a I few of the industries, in which the dust hazard oxists, in an | effort to determine whether sufficient interest existed to warrant having a meeting for a general discussion of this question, and with the basic idea that if such a meeting could be held it might be possible to est&blieh a coordinating agency for the collection of all available data on silicosis and other dust diseases and its dissemination to the interested industries, and with the further thought that such an agency would later develop into a coordinating and planning body. The response to Dr. Weidlein's letter was immediate and represented a large percentage of the lndustrios to whom the orig inal latter had been sent. In view of the wide-spread interest, Uellon Institute proceeded with arrangements for a "Symposium on Dust Problems". This meeting was held at the University Club, at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, January 15, and addresses were made by the following! Ur. A. C. Hirtb Williams, Eyersm&n & Uorg&n Toledo, Ohio Dr. R. R. Sayers Uedlcal Officer in Charge U. S. Public Health Service Washington, D. C. / Dr. A. J. Lanza Assistant Uedlcal Director Uetropolitan Life Insurance Co. Hew York, N, Y. ! / Dr. Eugone^ P. Pendergrass X-Ray Laboratory University Hospital ^Philadelphia, Pa. Prof, Philip Drinker Sohool of Publio Health Harvard University Boston, Haas. J W U U U Ts i U U i. iU Enclosure ( D Page i 3 JU ' i ^ ' Wf r> Mr. P. Robertson Jones General Manager,' Association of Casualty / and Surety Executives New York, K. . Donald B. Cummings Aasi8tant Director, Saranac Laboratory for /- -, Study of Tuberculosis - Bdward L. Trudeau Foundation Irorrvood, Michigan ''* Dr. Samuel R. Haythorn Director, Singer Memorial Laboratory Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Peidlein, of Mellon Institute, in opening the meeting explained that the interest of the Institute was simply the desire to assist industry toward a realisation of the problem and the development of a possible program of aotivity. No reporters were present at this meeting and no stenographic notes were kept. ~Xtten- dapqa yas-dne-rwfitcation only and therLjtara present naarlT two * Tm n d ra d r o v r santatlvetN of many of tbe lmportauiTlnauacrlos w r o are T ected"T lji llie"d n fffproiT SB T _ ~ " ' At tbe conclusion of an excellent and extremely informative program, on motion from the floor a nominating committee was appointed to submit names of individuals in industries who would form a Tempor ary Organisation Committee to dovelop plans and make a definite written recommendation to all of the registered attendance at the meeting, as well as to those industries originally invited, as to the formation of a permanent organisation and its purposes. The industries represented grouped themselves into seven general classes and the Nominating Committee report consisted of the nominations for a Tomporary Organization Cocoittee, with one represenexative for each of the following Groups of Industry: GROUPS OF INDUSTRY IV. V. VI. VII. Asbestos, Cork and Non-metallic. Chemical, Abrasives, Alloy and Non-ferrous Metals. Foundries. Glass Sand, Ground Sand and Glass Manufacturers. Iron, Steel and Iron Ore, Lime, Limestone, Cement and Gypsum, Refractories, Ceramics and Clays. The report of the nominating committee was aocepted by the ROGER A. H ITCHINS, Chairman, Temporary Organization Committee U.G:.S//U0C;DBR1DGE ID: uu iyyo io i** mi.uji ; Enolooure ~ ' 1 2 ) A brief outline of the diaouasion and action takon by the Temporary Qrganii&tion Committee oo January 15, 1935. __________ Following the adjournment of the general meeting in the late afternoon of January 16, 1938, a meeting was held of ihe Temporary Organitation Committee at which time the under signed was elected Chairman of the Committee, The Committee was of the opinion that Mellon Institute of Industrial Reaearoh, Pittsburgh, was better qualified to oonduot this work than any other agency The Chairman was' there upon instructed to request Mellon Institute for a proposal which would outline the work which they would expeot to do on Silicosis and other Dust Problems and the cost of doing it, in case industry in general do sired the establishment of euoh a coordinating agency. ROOfiV 14 HITCHXN8, Chairman, Temporary Organisation Committee. t Enclosure (3) A brief outline of the discussion ar.d action taken by the Temporary Organization Conaittee at a'spocial meeting at thn OiifMiean club, Pittsburgh, Pg.., on Friday, Page 1^^-Tebruary 1| 1 9 3 ^ _____ ' ___________________________ _ On call of the Chairman, the Temporary Organization Committee met at Pittsburgh on Friday, February 1st, 1935. . Judging from the keen interest displayed at tho "Symposium on Dust Problems'"' held in Pittsburgh, January 15th, 1935," it 'was1tfre-^- desire of those in attendance that a coordinating and correlating agency ji should be established for the purpose of calcing a complete study of all J\ of the existing facts concerning the many phases of the industrial dust jl problem as affecting all industry, and a recommendation baaed thereon I) as to future action. The letter from Dr, Weidlein of Uellon Institute dated January 21st, 1935, together with the "Plan for Study of Dust Problems" was read and discussed. The maximum cost for the first year or for the first period j of this work, which is estimated to require from six months to a year's time, will be <25,000.00. The plan provides for the possible establishment of a per manent organisation to be known as the^dstrial Dust Institute^/or by whatever other name may be selected) a u US 'ISSTTSXtM. With' ffellon Institute,, and detail *f -Vin> lapmbership and their contributions may be kept at Uellon Institute and will be entirely conifgprrtial^ Such permanent organization when formed to be direote'd by an Advisory Committee which will be elected by the contributing members, and whose function trill be similar to that of a Board of Directors in co-operation with Uellon Institute in carrying out the purposes of the new Association. A somewhat rearranged "Suggested Program of Initial Activi ties" for the correlating agency covering medical, preventive, legal, L legislative and publicity features of the industrial dust problem was prepared and discussed with representat ives of Uellon Institute and was approved by then. From tho fact that a number of interested industries have already expressed their willingness to underwrite this program to the extent of $500.00 each for the first year it appeared to the Temporary drgamxatlon uoiamiftff* that.' -the noep pgr lndivlUAr~CTOtriblltor~will be relatively small whan considering theoen*!'ITS which may. result. The aotual expenses will be pro-rated among those subscribing, thus if fifty members will underwrite proportionately the amount will be exactly <500.00-each. If eighty participate the'amount.will be only slightly moro than <300.00 each,.and less in..-the event of a larger number of subscribers. If ths efr+-fra~$w,nnn*nn- tg not-`r e q u i r e d - f o r f i r s t phase of the work any balanoe will be carried over for future activities Enoloaure (3) Page S. / or con be refunded proportionately to the contributors. * The Temporary Organisation Committee feels that the import- ance of t M s suM * " * t" aea-arnrcely be over-estimated; - ar.d that this appears to be a most opportune t imeTor oxj. industry at reason able cost to ettempt'to gather together in a control ageney*-all oi^-tTSS^- existing information of all kinds on this subject as a basis fer de termining hat further activities along this line are necessary or practical. The Dust Problem in everr industry certain problems jrommon 1-- Engineering (respirators-,-* 'iTninnt(nn-nrd-yr^vt"t^n^), and~~tho~U6ai<iaT7 Legal and Legislative aspects. The Chairman of the Temporary Organization Committee as thereupon directed to rite to each individual vho as present at the Symposium on January 15, 1935, as veil as to the moro than eighty Indus trial Trade Associations who were addressed by Mellon Institute under date of December 1, 1934? - and transmit to them (a) the development leading up to and occurring at the .Symposium on January 15, 1935, and (b) the developments ocourring at the organization meeting of the Temporary Organization Committee on January 15, 1935, and (c) the plans proposed by and- approved by Mellon Institute as to initial activities and objectives, and (d) a report of the discussions and recommendations of the Temporary Organization Committee meeting in Pittsburgh on Friday, Fobruary 1, 1935, and he was directed to request that.those addressed should respond promptly with an indication as to whether or not they will support a permanent organization on the basis outlined, ROGER A. HITCHINS, Chairman, Temporary Organization Committee. :Ts XU HELION INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH^ Enclosure (4) Page 1 Ur. Roger A. Hitohins, President, American Refractori.ee Institute, No. 1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pc. January 21, 1935 Uy dear Ur. Hitohins: In accordance with your request as Chairman of the Organization Committee which was formed at the conference on dust problems held in Pittsburgh on January 16, we are giving you our ideas regarding the important problems involved and the type of organisation that should be established. I am enclosing a plan for the study of dust problems and the organization chart. If this work were to be centralized in Nailon Institute, it appointed to nandie the investigation would also he the head of the < ,, < , 4 a ,, -v, ,.,,.,,4-ation which the Industries would set up. In this carried out in a most confidential manne research and no one would know what industries "d'r indiv'ltm&lK~"WBrn~'uuulTihuvi:nrTo the fund. Th i s would enable Tfra- orggffc er on itras--desl-rodr~TQ~ Hoping that this gives you the information which you wish, I SRV-T ' enclosures Sincerely yours, (signed) E. R. Weidlein Direotor COPY ui.O,./ / UiuuOriuoc 1U : U<- l J J yj 1V 1V n u * . Enclosure (4) P&ge 2 Plan for Study of Dust Problems I. Organization of the Industries. It is necessary that there ba some organization representing industries for the reason that no program orTesearch investigation could be_carrisd on vithout * assurance of continuity aadfinancial support. Such assurance could bo given only by some body that had authority to speak for a sufficient nunsor of in dustries or companies, ~and"might be called The Tndnstnial-Duot; IaiLtltuta,*'=%-t it seens inadvisable to effect such a separate organization, for rearsons that may be sound, it is suggested that a group of individuals be chosen from industries or companies, such a group to be called, for example, Industries Advisory Board for the Study of Pust Problems. Affected industries and/or individual companies could contribute to this Board, which in turn could make contracts and disburse the monies. The other primary functions of the Institute or Board would be to select the cen tral agency to administer the activities later referred to in soss detail (called, for convenience, the research agency), to keep in touch with that central agency, advise with it as to the program of work, and aid it in other obvious legitimate ways. Obviously. snh.central *gancv must bs independent of atfyspecific industry - or group, it must have a broad outlook, a s7Dpathetic"und6rsc&r.'flrnir-i^ h e BTobl-gg^r J j t n d .p j d <rnntaf!ts with all c oon a r* t in T ^ r t Cr.-C-U fiul~aKd 1 1 must have the~chTrfidapr.e .. / of the industries, and of~The physicians^- e n g in e u r e -o n d ^ a ll lns T i t t m m i ^ ffrQnjv^- % -Ar indild4vte3rrTfho might cooperate to advantage. " ' -1. The work of the research agency. P Of primary importance in the initial stage is the collection of available data published and, as far a3 possible, unpublished. These data must then be evaluated and correlated, and in this phase of the work it is assumed that it will be possible to secure the advice and cooporation of the recognized specialists in the fields of medicine, law, chemistry, physics and engineering. Evaluation should include the weeding out of data that cannot be considered as authoritative. It will then be possible to prepare a comprehensive program designed to provide the industries conoorsed with legitimate protection. In preparing to work out suoh a program, it would bo neoessary bo compile a list of specialists in all fields who are engaged in a study of dust problems: to^have determined any among them who may not be properly qualified and whose results might, therefore, not be entirely acoeptablo; to attempt as far as feasible to have inveetigational work correlated and synchronized; to be in position to make reasonable grants to qualified individuals or agencies to study special problems or phases of problems. Some of the aspeots that oocur to mind are: '(a) The pathological and psychological effects of dusts of various kinds, alone and in combination; for this a classification of dusts is neoessary. Enolosuro (4) Pag 3 {Important from both nodical and legal standpoints I3 the <^ n u P y ~ 7 rff3 as> On the medical side is also plant hygiene, affected by industrial dusts and fumes. preparation of. . insofar as it is (b) A study of sampling devices and stapling methods, with the,.idea developing standards, and also to attempt to provide plant officials with simple portable apparatus which, while neither es delicate nor as accurato as the standard equipment, will enable them to keep a regular check on plant conditions and to know when the danger line is approachod. (c) 1 Study of existing methods and cooperation in the development of improve ments designed to minimize dust and fumes in the plant, as well as protec tive measures for workmen. (d) Dissemination, through proper channels, of authoritative information. 1(e) ^ , Maintaining contact as closely as possible with independent agencies and cooperating agencies engaged in studies of phases of the problem, and a program of such research experimentation as may be indicated. ] (f) Study and synopsis of existing pertinent legislation (including eompensa- / tion), and assistance in tho preparation of safety codes and fair law*. The place to start is in the collection and evaluation of available data, which must precede the formulation of the longer-time program. III. Setimate of cost. (a) The cost, if any, of operating the parent organization or Board. (b) Cost cf research agency. It is estimated that for the initial work of collecting and evaluating available data and preparing authoritative abstracts for dissemination, surveying the field and formulating & long-time program of constructive work, not iess than #85,000 should be appropriated. The time necessary for this initial phase cannot be predicted with cer tainty, but it is estimated that at least six months and not more than a year will be required. After the conclusion of this period, it is certain that an effective pro gram can be developed and would require a substantially larger budget. Organization chart. The plan outlined above, is shown broadly in the accompanying chart. Enclosure (5) Peg 1 CORRELATING AQSNCr ^ SUGGESTED PROGRAU OF INITIAL ACTIVITIES USLICAL. U) Secure from medical profession end health authorities es complete as possible information covering pest and present research on Industrial Dust diseases. * **- _j jr ( 2) Study the assembled data and report and rooomaend (a) as to what phases have duplication of effort end (b) as to what phases should havo further research; with the objective o f ^enlisting t.hw rooporatlon of American Medical Association in-setting up authoritative and approved standards of dlagnoeie and correction. PREVENTIVE. (1) Secure from all possible sources the existing available data on Industrial Dust hazards. LEGAL, (2) Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to present means of eliminating or minimizing those hazards and (b) as to what further should be done in that direction? wjtVi tha objective of setting up author itative and approved standards for the control of industrial dusts which. If oocrplled with by industries, C " or bv industrial-com panies, will act as a defense against' k c -- personal injury huixsV^5 -* *-" _ < " ~ (1) Secure from all affected industries their present exper ience as to personal injury suits and claims growing out of industrial dust hazards and claimed diseases; in complete detail as to name of claimant, amount involved, court of jurisdiction, prosecution and defense counsel, character of suit (or claim) together with a history of closed cases end the status of pending suits or ol&ims. {2} ' Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to the aggregate amount of money loss which industry has experienced and with which industry is threatened as a whole and by divisions and (b) as to the-instances where the situation appears to be a "racket" against industry and (c) what concerted action may be possible to be taken in pending oases end claimc, with the objective of en listing the co-operation of the American Ear Association and local Bar Associations in.stopping the "racket." LEGISLATIVE. (1) Secure from all States and Territories copies of existing or pending legislative enactments and existing court, decisions affecting the dust n&iard lhT5ttustt7, whether Enclosure (5) Page 2 . LEGISLATIVE. (Contd) workmen's comroensatinn nr p'-up'-; 'tfommonTTar,. rU^n^ or ( 2 ) Study the- assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to existing laws which properly protect both employer and employee and (b) as to ouch cxicting i laws as do not properly protect both employer and employee; with the objective of securing the enact ment of State laws, of a uniform character, which} when compiled with, will fairly and properly protect the interest of industry and of those engaged in industry and of enlisting the co-operation of the Federal Government in that direction. PUBLICITY. Consider euid recommend (a) tho manner in which affectod industries may be informed and be loot informed as to all phases of the industrial dust problem and <b) the manner in which governoental agencies and the publio mav be informed and bofcept informed, and the propriety and advisability of "tiding S O -- as *n tho-B ea suwen whirh are being and 6 hould be taken in the direction of protect!ng both human life and property. 1 Enoloaure (6) Ur. Roger A. Hitchins, Chairman Tomporary Orgi.niza.tion Cocmittao Rood 909, 1609 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: We have your letter of February 6, 1935 and accompany ing copy of letter from Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, outlining a program for the study of industrial dust hazards. e are in full agreement with this.program and with the method suggostod for putting it into effoot. We understand that the estimated expense for the first year is 625, 000. In consider ation of other similar contributions, we agree to contribute toward the initial expense of such a program the sum of five hundrod dollars- (*600) with the understanding that if the total contribu tions exceod 825,000, the amount of our contribution is to be proportionately reduced. It ig our understanding that when suffioier.t contri butions have been received, a meeting of the contributors will be called for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization, and that contributions will be payable at such times aa the directors of the proposed organization shall call for payment. Yours truly, TES INDUSTRIAL DOST PROBLEM A Brief Narrative in explanation of the Temporary Organization Committee Admittedly -the problem of industrial dust diseases is engaging the serious attention of-^'a large number of industries and companies, and, in various places, a great deal of research has been and is being done on it, Many phases of the problem are common to all those affected. There is now no one place where there is available all infor mation on all phases of the problem; and no concerted planning is being done either as to the present or future as to all of the many different pbases. Through the courtesy of the Mellon Institute (and at the re- _ .. .... . li > i 1SS--55a*****^-*` _ _ quest of several interested industries) there was held in Pittsburgh on January 15th, 1935, a Symposium on the Industrial Dust problem. At that meeting a Temporary Organization Committee was elected with instructions to develop a plan and report back as to how, in its opinion, a start could best be made toward the establishment of a Permanent organization of some kind for.a study of the industrial dust problem. It appeared to the Temporary Organization Committee that the first step toward the formation of a permanent organization would be to try to formulate some general idea as to what should be done, how it might be done, and what it would cost. It also seemed that it will be necessary to find out what has been done, in the many places where things have already been done on man y phases of the problem, before it can be determined what should be done next. Therefore, it seemed that a program of activity for .a Permanent organisation should be - I. II. III. IV. An attempt to gather together in one place all of the existing*facts concerning the subject of the Industrial Dust Problem. A study of those facts, and an attempt to evaluate them. A report based on such study and a recommendation as to the future activities. The Cost. After discussing the problem with a number of people, the Temporary Organization Committee was of the opinion that Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, is probably best prepared to act as the "Central Clearing House" - Mellon Institute was therefore asked for a definite proposal along the foregoing lines. The proposal of Mellon Institute dated Janu- -2 - tion Committee dated February 6th, 1935. Briefly, it was to the effect that for an overall sum of $25,000.00 Mellon Institute will (a) gather all the available facts and (b) study and evaluate them and (c) submit a definite report and recommendation. ' Naturally Mellon Institute will- expect the co-operation of everyone interested in the problem in the accomplishment of its objective and any unexpended monies, can either be refunded or can be used in carry ing out a future program!1 o 0 o --- Invitations to the Symposium on the Industrial -Dust Problem were sent to nearly one hundred Trade Associations and/or Code Authorities. Nearly two hundred persons attended the Symposium at Pittsburgh on January 15th, 19:35. The report of the Temporary Organization Committee was sent on February 6th, 1935, to all those originally invited and to all those who attended, and copies of the report have since been sent to a considerable number of other Trade Associations and individual companies. It was the thought of the Temporary Organization Committee that if the $25,000.00 were to be underwritten pro rata by fifty or more Trade Associations or individual companies, the amount of each subscription would not exceed $500.00 and it would be less-as the number of subscribers should exceed fifty. Thus would be provided a nucleus of Trade Associa tions or individual companies who would be actively interested in the pro blem, and who could then form themselves into a permanent organization which would already have the assurance of a definite amount of available money. The Temporary Organization Committee has planned as soon as the requisite number of fifty contributors has been assured, - to call a meet ing of all contributors asking each of them to designate one individual who will have full power o f .representation in the formation of a permanent organization. With the formation of a Permanent Organization, Organization Committee will have completed its duties. f - the Temporary The Permanent Organization - when formed by the contributors will select its own officers or committees and will determine its own program and policies, and it is logical to assume that the direction of its activities will be placed in the hands of those who are best capable of directing it along the lines of Medical, Preventive, Legal, Legislative and Publicity problems. w 3 - No commitments otf .any kind have been made by the Temporary Organization Committee as to the future policies or program.of a permanent organization if and when one is formed, except that it has been arranged so that contributions and membership can become known or can remain unknown as may be elected by the individual contributor. o 0 o --- In conclusion - A large number of people have said that they believe that there should be a central clearing house, - or co-ordinating body - to represent all industry in connection with the industrial dust problem. A Symposium has been held in Pittsburgh on January 15th, 1935. A Temporary Organization Committee was elected to prepare a plan and recommendation as to a permanent organization* 1935). This plan has been prepared and submitted (on February 6th, Whether a permanent organization shall be formed, and how shall be formed, and what shall be its program is..now in the hands of. those to whom this "narrative" is being sent. Roger A. Hitchins As Chairman Temporary Organization Committee. 7*1 ( ' O w e n s -Il l i n o i s G l a s s - C o m p a n y M anttpactctrer o r - GLASS COFTAEiBRS Gkxbrajl.Offices TO U E D O C~ \ '.larch 21, 1955 Dr. L ?.. Thompson, \ U. S. Public Health Service, iasVingt on, D. C. Dear Dr. Thompson;- . Enclosed are the initial and progress reports of the \ Temporary Organization Committee which was formed at the conclusion of the symposium on dust problems at Pittsburgh, January 15, 1955 You may have read these already, but w h e n I heard from Llr. Hitchins(Hr. Hitchins .is President of the American Refractories Institute) that your name was not on the mailing list, I asked that he send me these extra copies which I am now forwarding. ^ t *.S tS As a bystander, I have 'watched the progress made by Hr. "O' Hitchins1 Committee from its formation, with great interest. Tljis has been possible because Hr. A. ;Y. Sherwood, who is Vice-President of this Company, represents the glass sand, ground sand and glass container associations on the Temporary Organization Committee.. Through him I have seen, some of the reactions of industry to the project. There has been some misunderstending unfortunately, as to the function of the Committee; although the "liarrative" of Harch 12 has undoubtedly clarified the m a t t e r , b y re-stating that the ' ` Temporary Organization Committee has for its purpose the formation of interested^ trade associations and individual companies into a permanent organization which will have $25,000 to conduct a preliminary survey of the dust field -- under the guidance of an advisory board chosen from "dusty" extents, and following a detailed program to be worked out by this board. The future of the project holds^iaany rosy possibilities that the potential benefits to investigators and field workers,-in addition to industry itself, which is , of course, footing the bill -- are tremendous. Hr. Sherwood is confident of the eventual success of the Committee in collecting fifty pledges. Time is required for them to come in, and there is much to be gained by setting up the permanent advisory board promptly. Consequently, when your ibst-inter.sted industrial friends seek your advice, I an wondering if you will, give the movement a forward boost by urging that they dig deep for their $500.~Q* I mention this because apparently there are certain companies that would join in, if they had a personal talk v/ith someone experienced in the dust field. ,\v . A % C h vE ^s-lLLE V os Gl a s s Co m p a n y Incidentally, Ir* Ititchins has now included,. all the lonicide Club on his mailing list, so that this group -- v.r.csG services '.-.ill assuredly be relied upon when th permanent organisation is formed may follow the- idea f r o a i t s inception. 1 -would appreciate having your comments oh this movement, particularly as to what reception it is getting in '.'fashington and vicinity iYGhazar HB There are now 14 pledges, three more than Hr. Uitchins reported on ilarch 12. Perhaps the snowball is beginning to roll.- ! r MELLON INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Enclosure (4) Page 1 Pittsburgh, Pa. January SI, 1935. Mr. Roger A. Hitchins, President, American Refractories Institute, No, 1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Mr. Hitchins: In accordance with your request as Chairman of the Organiza tion Committee which was formed at the conference on dust problems held in Pittsburgh on January 15, we are giving you our ideas regarding the important problems involved and the type of organization that should be established. I am enclosing a plan for the study of dust problems and the organization chart. If this work were to be centralized in Mellon Institute, it could be carried out as a part-QT~our air hygiene r e s e a r c h The director appointed to handle the "investigation would also be the head of the institution or organization which the industries would set up. In this w a y , the work could be carried out in a most confidential manned as to * ^ 'whu'waiT supporting the research and no one would"' know~what lfidErerK'les or Individuals ware cunUibullng^to~ the f u n d . This would enable~thB~o-rggffi wrttCrf"to get soundly established, so that if later~on~37T~wa#--desired~to' me uul ln Ihe open this could be arra ^ e A Z '-- ------------------ ----- Hoping that this gives you the information which you wish, I am ERW-W enclosures Sincerely yours, .1 (signed) E. R. Weidlein Director COPY CAR0LL0AV1S Cowl Reporter Houston// Exhibit No, Enclosure (4) Page 2 Plan for Study of Dust Problems Organization of the Industries. I t is necessary that there be s a L e organization representing industries for the .reason that n o p r o g r a m of"research investigation could be carried on without" assurance of continuity and_ finaneial~support. Such assurance could be given only by some body that had authority to speak for a sufficient number of in dustries or companies, and might be'cefT1ert Tnd?,gtr:r a l -Dust In s t itute. If it seems inadvisable to effect such sE-separate organization, for reasons that may be sound, it is suggested that a group of individuals be chosen from industries or companies, such a group to be called, for example, Industries Advisory Board for the Study of Dust Problems. Affected industries and/or individual companies could contribute to this Board, which in turn could make contracts and disburse the monies. The other primary functions of the Institute or Board would be to select the cen tral agency to administer the activities later referred to in some detail (called, for convenience, the research a g e n c y ) , to keep in touch with that central agency, advise with it as to the program of work, and aid it in other obvious legitimate ways. Obviously, such centrel wgpnyY must be independent of ai^y^specific~industry" or group, it must have a broad outlook, a sympathetic ut^rstand!hitf--oir tfie^^grot&gg;- ^ana wiae contacts with all cooparatirifpflfl3TreS^4^ n d it must have thV~cbrTfirdenge. ox1 tfte industries, and of t h e p h y ^ t.nirt ~ indi-vlduais~^who might cooperate to advantage,' ^ The work of the research agency. Of primary importance in the initial stage is the collection of available data published and, as far as possible, -unpublished. These data must then be evaluated and correlated, and in this phase of the work it is assumed that it will be possible to secure the advice and cooperation of the recognized specialists in the fields of medicine, law, chemistry, physics and engineering. Evaluation should include the weeding out' of data that cannot be considered as authoritative. It will then be possible to prepare a comprehensive program designed to provide the industries concerned with legitimate protection. In preparing to work out such a program, it would be necessary to compile a list of specialists in all fields who are engaged in a study of dust problems; to have determined any among them who may not be properly qualified and whose results might, therefore, not be entirely acoeptable; to attempt as far as feasible to have investigational work correlated and synchronized; to be in position to make reasonable grants to qualified individuals or agencies toCAR0LL0Wjs study special problems or phases of problems. cwit Reporter H< Some of the aspects that occur to mind are: exhibitNo^ (a) The pathological and psychological effects of dusts of various kinds, alone and in combination; for this a classification of dusts is necessary. Enclosure (4) Page 3 Important from both medical and legal stand-points is the -preparation of < ^ o u r t ~ g g s e s > On the medical side is also plant hygiene, insofar as it is affected by industrial dusts and fumes. (b) A study of sampling devices and sampling methods, with the idea of further developing standards, and also to attempt to provide plant officials with simple portable apparatus which, while neither as delicate nor as accurate as the standard equipment, will enable them to keep a regular check on plant conditions and to know when the danger line is approached. (c) Study of existing methods and cooperation in the development of improve ments designed to minimize dust and fumes in the plant, as well as protec tive measures for workmen. (d) Dissemination, through proper channels, of authoritative information. (Q) Maintaining contact as closely as possible with independent agencies and cooperating agencies engaged in studies of phases of the problem, and a program of such research experimentation as may be indicated. (f) Study and synopsis of existing pertinent legislation (including compensa tion) , and assistance in the preparation of safety codes and fair laws. The place to start is in the collection and evaluation of available data, which must precede the formulation of the longer-time program. III. Estimate of cost, (a) The cost, if any, of operating the parent organization or Board, (b) Cost of research agency. It is estimated that for the initial work of collecting and evaluating available data and preparing authoritative abstracts for dissemination, surveying the field and formulating a long-time program of constructive work, not less than $25,000 should be appropriated. The time necessary for this initial phase cannot be predicted with cer tainty, but it is estimated that at least six months and not more than a year will be required. After the conclusion of this period, it is certain that an effective pro gram can be developed and would require a substantially larger budget. V. Organization chart. The plan outlined above is shown broadly in the accompanying chart. ffinclosure (5) Page 1 CORRELATING AGENCY SUGGESTED PROGRAM OP INITIAL ACTIVITIES MEDICAL. (1) Secure from medical profession and health authorities as complete as possible information covering past and present research on Industrial Dust diseases. ( 2) Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to what phases have duplication of effort and (b) as to what phases should have further research; with the objective of enlisting t.ba cooperation of American M e d i cal Association in getting up authoritative and approved standards of diagnosis and correction. PREVENTIVE. (1) Secure from all possible sources the existing available data on Industrial Dust hazards. (2) Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to present means of eliminating or minimizing .those hazards and (b) as to what further should be done in that direction} wi,tfb tha nhjactive-of setting up author itative and approved standards for the control of .industrial dusts which, if complied with by industries, or by JLnduatr-i alr-cojganies. will act as a defense against <^per8onar~lnyury s u i t s V ^ " ~ ------ --- LEGAL. (1) Secure from all affected industries their present exper ience as to personal injury suits and claims growing out of industrial dust hazards and claimed diseases; in complete detail as to name of claimant, amount involved, court of jurisdiction, prosecution and defense counsel, character of suit (or claim) together with a history of closed cases and the status of pending suits or claims. (2) Study the assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to the aggregate amount of money loss which industry has ' experienced and with which industry is threatened as a whole and by divisions and (b) as to the instances where (the situation appears to be a "racket" against industry and (c) what concerted action may be possible to be taken in pending cases and claims; with the objective of en listing the co-operation of the American Bar Association and local Bar Associations in 'stoppin g the "racket*" LEGISLATIVE. (1) Secure from all States and Territories copies of existing or pending legislative enactments and existing court decisions affecting tne dust hazard "til industry, whether Enclosure (5) Page 2. LEGISLATIVE. workmen's compensation nT* nni or (Contd) 'Common law;. (2) Study the- assembled data and report and recommend (a) as to existing laws which properly protect both employer and employee and (b) as to such existing laws as do not properly protect both employer and employee; with the objective of securing the enact ment of State laws, of a uniform character, which* when compiled with, will fairly and properly protect the interest of industry and of those engaged in industry and of enlisting the co-operation of the Federal Government in that direction. t PUBLICITY. Consider and recommend (a) the manner in which affected industries may be informed and be kept informed as to all phases of the industrial dust problem and (b) the manner in which governmental agencies and the public may be "Informed and ha kept informed, and the propriety and advisability of aoang-.s n . as to tho moasuron w hlch_ara being a n d should be taken in the direction of protecting both human life and property. f ! I' i (COPY) December 4, 1936 Mr. C. J. Stover, Inquirer Bldg., 16th FI., Philadelphia, Pa. Re: Air Hygiene Foundation of America Membership Meeting of Nov. 24th Dear Mr. Stover: I am writing to report upon the meeting of the members of Air Hygiene Foundation of America, Incorporated which was held in Pittsburgh on November 24th. The meeting was attended by a large and most enthusiastic group comprising approximately 200 persons. These consisted of members, guests of the Foundation and many specialists in the field of air hygiene - medical, engineer ing, legal and governmental. Dr. A. J. Lanza, Medical Director of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Chairman of the Medical Committee of the Foundation, addressed the meeting on behalf of his Committee and gave a brief summary of the initial report of the Medical Committee, v/hich has not as yet been published but publication of which is anticipated shortly It is my belief that this Medical Committee report will constitute a major contribution upon the question of dust diseases from the medi cal viewpoint. It will contain a summary of the best scientific opinion upon many of the difficult problems involved and its publication is eagerly awaited by all industries having an actual or potential dust hazard. Professor Philip Drinker, of the Harvard School of Public Health and Chairman of the Preventive Engineering Committee of the Foundation, discussed the problem from the engineering point of view with special emphasis upon prevention through dust eliminating apparatus and respirators. I have already provided you with a copy of Bulletin No. 1 of the Pre- R n io i- r * t -2- ventive Engineering Series of the Foundation. Further valuable contributions are anticipated from this Committee. Mr. Alfred C. Hirth, Chairman of the Legal Committee, summarized the work of his Committee during the first year of the existence of the Foundation. You have been provided with the seven parts of Bulletin No, 1 of the Legal Committee and, therefore, have some idea of the work performed by this Committee during the first year of its operation. These Bulletins constitute a compilation of the laws and court decisions of the 48 States and the District of Columbia which have bearing upon the question of employer re sponsibility for occupational disease* They have filled a long-felt want and constitute a unique contribution, Secretary of Labor Perkins has praised these Bulletins in unqualified terms and has asserted that they have proved of great value to her and to the Committees of the Department of Labor which'are conducting an in vestigation of dust diseases. Mr. Theodore Waters, a member of the Legal Committee, read to the meeting excerpts from Bulletin No. 2 of the Legal Series, which is to be published shortly. It constitutes "a study and criticism of provisions for occupational disease legislation" . It is a splendid discussion of this problem and was enthusiastically received. In view of the fact that many state legislatures will be considering the adoption or revision of occupational disease legislation during the next few years, the importance of this thorough-going analysis of what dust disease.legislation should and should not contain cannot be over-emphasized. Although the Air Hygiene Foundation is approaching various problems relating to air hygiene from an unbiased viewpoint, it is, nevertheless, the-creature of industry and is the one insti tution upon which employers can rely completely for a sympathetic appreciation of their viewpoint. Its aim is to make an honest effort to appraise the evil, to advance scientific knowledge of many of its doubtful aspects and to suggest remedies, both preventa tive and curative. As such, it deserves and should receive the unqualified support of all members of industries faced with a dust disease hazard. Membership through trade associations will no longer provide employers with the benefits of the Foundation. I am enclos ing herewith a quantity of membership application forms and of schedules of membership charges for 1937. I urge that you provide copies of these applications, together with the scale of charges, to all members of the asbestos industry and I hope you will see fit to recommend that they participate, through membership, in the burdens as. well as in the benefits to be derived from the continued -3- furictioning of this Foundation. As you will note, provision is made for membership by "employer associations". Such associations are not required to pay the initial $25 "membership fee" and their annual dues are only $50; however, as you will note, these members receive only one file copy of publications of the Foundation which they are not permitted to publish or substantially duplicate for use by their constituent companies. I am recommending that Johns'-Manville Corporation apply for. membership during 1937 and I sincerely hope that a large proportion of the asbestos industry will be likewise represented. The plans of the Foundation for 1937 are ambitious in scope and will necessarily call for the expenditure of relatively large sums of money. It is fortunate in having the whole-hearted co-operation of the Mellon Institute, which is providing offices and laboratory facilities together with the services of certain members of it3 personnel without expense to the Foundation. You will also find enclosed herewith, for your files and general information, three (3) copies of a list setting forth the names of the officers, trustees and various committees. If you require any further information; please do not hesitate to call upon me. Very truly yours, VB:T Enclosures (Signed) Vandiver Brown General Attorney f AIR HYGIENE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. Fifth and Bellefield A venues, Pittsburgh, Pa. Application for Membership The undersigned hereby applies for membership in Air Hygiene Foundation of America, Inc., and agrees, if elected to membership, to pay on call of the corporation the membership fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and dues in accordance with the scale set by the Board of Trustees for the period ending December 31,1937. The applicant's address and business are: A ddress: ....................... ................... ,.... B usiness: ... .......................................... By ................................................................................. D ated: .................... The foregoing application was accepted by the Board of Trustees and the applicant received into member ship this.........................day of........................................... 193............ ................. ........Secretary t * ` `ASBESTOS*' C. J* S tover 16tli FLOOR, INQUIRER BLDG. PHILADELPHIA,. PENNSYLVANIA . S. A. CARLE ADDRESS 11ASBESTOS'' PHILADELPHIA BENTLEY'S CODE December 8, 1936 TO MEMBERS ASBESTOS INDUSTRY: i ~ Gentlemen; Silicosis or asbestosis is a subject of considerable interest to this Industry. The Air Hygiene Foundation of America was formed several years ago by the association of a number of industries interested in this general subject and was fortunate enough to secure the co-operation of the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research at the University of Pittsburgh. While we had an Asbestos Code under N.RA., the Asbestos Industry made a contribution to the Air Hygiene Foundation and received from it a number of reports. At a recent meeting of the Air Hygiene Foundation,, the Asbestos Industry was fortunate in having in attendance Mr. Vandiver Brown, General Attorney for the Johns-Manville Corporation, and I am attaching, hereto, a copy of Mr. Brown's letter, dated December 4, reporting on the events at the meeting of the Air Hygiene Foundation. You will note that the rules have been changed so that trade associations are no longer .admitted to membership, but that individual corporations are welcome. I attach, hereto, an application blank believing that after you have considered this subject and its importance to your company and to our industry you will desire to support this work, I have before me a list of the officers and trustees of the Air Hygiene Foundation, and it certainly is a cross-section of the very finest American industries, insurance companies, chemists, attorneys and others interested in the prevention of silicosis and the protection of industries from unreasonable claims of workers. I commend this project to your careful consideration. Yours very truly, .1. MTOICNC OAflOM FACTS Founrfatian Fact Ic a mcnOtly new.letter leeued ta Induatrlal eeneerne haitfliis membarehi In Inductrlal Hyflena Feundatlen. The Faundatlan la a ueu-yraflt aaaaalatlan af Induatrlaa far the advancement at healthful werhlni aandltlena. 1. 1 MX^1245 SSLlJ Foundation Trustees Hold Soring Meeting The Board of Trustees of Industrial Hygiene Foundation held their Spring eting in the Board Room of the Johns-Manville Corporation in New York on May 10. ms tees present are pictured below. Seated, left to right, are: Dr. C. D. Selby, General Motors; A. C. Hirth, Owens-Illinois Glass; J. 9. McLaughlin, Bakelite and Union Carbide & Carbon; Dr. A. J. Lansa, Metropolitan Life; Andrew Fletcher, St. Joseph Lead and Chairsan of the Foundation's Board; John F. McMahon, Managing Director. Standing! } W. E. Mack, Carborundum Co.; T. C. Haters, Mullikin, Stockbridge & Haters; Dr. L. U. Gardner, Saranac Laboratory; Vandiver Brown, Johns-Manville; H. c. L. Heaeon, Foundation engineer;'Joseph Dilworth, Meetinghouse Electric; J. Dewey Dorsett, Assn. Casualty & Surety Executives; Dr. R. R. Sayers, U.S. Bureau of Mines; and H. P. Iant, Mine Safety Appliances. r C The Board authorized expansion of the Foundation's activities and services P aeaber companies, approved two research projects for health conservation in in- ^try, and tentatively set the dates for the Tenth Annual Meeting of Members for &gjber_14_and IS at Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, depending upon travel conditions fthat time. JOHNS-MANVILLE BOARD ROOM, MAY 10, 19^5