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TO: Distribution FROM: DATE: Interoffice Communication SUBJ: T. G. Grumbles July 14, 1988 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SAMPLE ANALYSIS TGG: JCL: MMG: RF XF: Enclosed for your information and use is a recent publication on Quality Assurance for Industrial hygiene laboratory work. err- T. G. Grumbles dlj .403 Enclosures Distribution: Ken Youngblood - LCCP Paul Fetzer - LCVCM Dave Cox - Aberdeen Joe Cincotta - Baltimore Roland Powell - OKC yVV OOGOl**96 Vista Chemical Company July 14, 1988 15990 North Barker's Landing Road Post Office Box 19029 Houston, Texas 77224 Phone (713)531-3200 IGG: JCL: MWIG: RF XF:------------------------ -- Dr. Gerald Vaughn Zoology Department University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37916 Dear Dr. Vaughn: The proposed agenda for our July 21 meeting in Houston is enclosed. The office building is only 5 minutes from the Holiday Inn. We'll pick you up for dinner Wednesday night at the hotel at 6:00. I'll talk to you early next week to make final arrangements. Please call me at 713-531-3445 if you have further questions. Sincerely, Thomas G. Grumbles, C.I.H. Environmental Quality Manager dlj Enclosures cc: Bill Carradine Ron Poe VVV 000014497 AGENDA 1. General introduction TGG/RLP 2. Presentation of silicon carbide work Dr. Vaughn 3. Presentation of Vista's work - whiskers and small particles URC/JTF 4. Discussion of general mineral fiber toxicity Dr. Vaughn 5. Relevance of above to Vista products All 6. Review/Discuss possible research/toxicity testing needs All 7. Discuss "Product Design" capabilities to reduce hazard (length to width ratios, etc.) All 8. Review laboratory handling procedures All 9. Review product warning language All 10. Discuss air sampling problems TGG/Dr. Vaughn 11. Summarize and determine action items TGG vvv 00001**98 TO: Distribution *G6: J:CBfM& XF- Tfe&IC FROM: DATE: SUBJ: T. G. Grumbles July 12, 1988 REGULATORY/PRODUCT LIABILITYTEAM PROGRESS REPORT The following is an update on theteam's progress. In summary, the team is progressing to have proposed new product development process improvements to you for consideration and approval by mid-September. Some difficulty has been experienced in defining our current process for developing new products and identifying control points for the process. Thirteen product liability awareness training sessions have been given to a total of approximately 350 employees. This awareness training has resulted in the initiation of multiple activities and developments that are to be covered in the second phase of our project; namely, existing products review. Details of the team's activities are below. Team Formation - The team was formed and the initial meeting held in December. Team members are as follows: John McCulley, Rick Flammer, J. J. Hall, Harry Garrison, Malcolm McMullen, Jeff Fenton, Bill McClain, and Tom Grumbles. There have been three team meetings. Team Progress 1. A mission statement was agreed upon and is as follows: Develop an improved process that will assure that new products, and new product uses, are developed in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and with consideration for product liability concerns. 2. Problems have been encountered in defining a general new product development model that applies to all business areas, and identifying control points for new product development. 3. A draft of the new product development process which list the progression of actions, responsible party, and documentation required has been developed and is under review by the team and respective functional areas. 4. Product Liability Awareness training has been given to the following groups: R&D, S&T, Controllers, Engineering, Plant Managers, Environmental Coordinators, Valamo, Treasury, Legal, Premiere Polymer, LCVCM, LCLAB, Aberdeen, Baltimore, Oakbrook marketing office and a Houston commercial group. This training reached approximately 400 people and involved approximately 30 hours of training. VVV 000014499 Based on our original awareness training goals, we are about 75% complete in this area. Further work is needed to determine how to do ongoing training and what level the training should go to. This awareness training has proven effective and has resulted in increased activities in the areas of regulatory and product liability in addition to the team's efforts. Specifically, product contaminant reduction projects, ex plant product storage terminal audits and engineering design reviews have occurred based on the principles presented in the training. Actions Requested 1. We plan to have a meeting with you in mid-September to present the final new product development process. It would be sent to you prior to the meeting to allow for your review. 2. At the meeting, we will be asking for your thoughts on how to implement the system. Should it become corporate policy in some manner? What management endorsement vehicle can or should be used? We will have a proposal to present but will need your input on this issue. T. G. Grumbles dlj .401 DISTRIBUTION: J. R. Ball J. D. Burns G. G. Draper V. J. Feik R. T. Ferrell N. C. Frost G. W. Inbody R. E. Lehmkuhl C. M. S tarks J. J. Weidner R. D. Gamblin R. E. Lemkuhl vvv 000014500