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ATTACHMENT 2 Page 1 of 2 Countries Sweden Norway Holland Japan Brazil Foreign Positions Presented at International Asbestos Association Meeting Internal Report from the Executive Committee April 13-15, 1977 London, England Present Proposed Additional 1 Fiber/cc ,5 Fiber/cc . 8 cases of mesothelioma among ky jan i 19*78 insulation mechanics. 2 Fiber/cc See additional Cases in Sweden used as basis for Judgement Asbestos substitutes to be instituted Blue Asbestos (Crocidolite) to be banned Brake linings to be pre-fabri cated. No grinding or drilling to be permitted. Employment of smokers to be prohibited. Smoking prohibited in Asbestos areas 5 Fiber/cc No standard 2 Fiber/cc Regulation under discussion since 1575 Selective prohibition effeo-r tive in one year . Advisory committee being established. . Not expected to go to ,5 fibcr/cc. . No standard forseen for 5-6 years. . Vokers subjected to a "polluted environment" earn a 20% pay increase. 0AAA39 PRODUCED BY FORD Vehicle Materials Engineering May, 1977