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"'/O iffllUTEC oX the General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute held June 9, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pa, IN ATTEHDADCE: F. J_Wakera, President JGHiraiAhTILLE CORP, A1 SUGAR ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP, * J. W. Weber % A, J, Scanlan . asbestos coRPorivnoii, LIU, Paul I.eClcrc George Jenlcins AS7EH-HIIL IiANUFACTUiULG CO, D, R. Holmes RAISESTOS-I tAIIHATTAII, HIC. J, A, Bettes J, A, Brown II, W. Oliver SOUTHERU ASBESTOS CCMTAUT 0, C. Fehrens J, T, Griffis G, J, Harris J, D, iicCiuer BELL ASBESTOS IluIES ' J, A, Smith ` CAPE ASBESTOS CaiPAIIT, LTD, R. E, Cryor JOHUS-i iAiIVXLLE CCR?. V/, G, Holler . E, A, Schuman , ULT0H ASBESTOS nUDBER CO. J. F. Corcoran 'F. B. Kreider SOCIETE rlu'JICAISS DE 1*AI HANTS Pierre Savary CAjT.IALADEu, XTICICERSIIAII k TAFT II, I, Ruddock JOHlSOrPS COi ZPAi.Of A, W, G. Gibb ' asbestos textile institute M. C, Shaw KEASBEX Cl IIATTISOil CO. C, R. Frederick R, L, Lanz D. U. Widmayer A. E, Whitfield *' Tri-~ \ 1. The meeting was called to order by President waken and an address of welcome extended to all those in attendance, especially recognizing the good repre- sentation of Associate members present. During the course of the introduc- . tory remarks the members were advised regarding the absence of George . Marshall, Raybestos-rianhattan, one of the founders of the Institute and a ' member who rarely misses the Institute Meetings, :ir. Marshall's absence on this occasion is due to the fact that he is presently under medical attention and treatment at the Kempner Clinic, Duke University. Hope was here expressed that Hr. Marshall's recovery would bo speedy and that he WQjjld.be able to . `attend the next meeting of this association. Following these remarks each nether was asked to introduca himself and identify Ms company affiliation* . 2. The President introduced the iJimites of the lest meeting of tlie Institute for reading at this tine,' however,-1ir. D. w. '/iunayer moved that the reacting be dispensed irith at this time since all members had received copies of these ' minutes and uera familiar id.th the actions there tal:en- itr. D. R. holmes seconded tliis motion and it was unanimously agreed upon, 3, The Treasurer*s Report was presented by the Assistant Treasurer in the absence of Treasurer J. G. Schoepf. Following a discussion of this report, it was moved by J. A. Dettes, seconds!! by. J. F. Corcoran, and unanimously agreed that the report be accepted* (Copy attached)* li. . The Secretary's report was read by the Secretary and is attached as a part of the i-dnutes of tills meeting* . ' . 5# The President ne::t called upon i_r. II. I* Ruddock, Legal Counsel, for his re marks of interest to the members assembled, nr. Ruddock addressed the group regarding the recent meeting of the Section of Anti-Trust Lau of the American bar Association in Washington .'0, C. which dealt exclusively with anti-trust problems affecting trade associations. He dealt uith informative portions of the address given at that meeting by Assistant Attorney General - Rarnes, Chairman Iiowrey of the Federal Trr.de Commission and others, 6* Tlie first committee report was presented by iir. D* R. Holmes on behalf of the Air Hygiene Committee. This report and the discussion pertaining thereto was mainly concerned with a proposal for research recently submitted to tlie Institute by the Air Hygiene Committee, said research covering the two projects: 1) a carcIio-Fulr.ionary study and 2) an autopsy study. It was generaliy agreed that the first project noted wo'ilcl be desireaole and would undoubtedly provide some information of significance, however, the inability of member companies to obtain candidates far participation in tliis project, which would require hospitalisation and observation, would seem to provide great difficulties in effectively carrying out such a program at this time. ' The second program listed was considered ill-advised at this time due to its implication that a relationship misted between asbestosis and carcinogenic . development, a condition which, to date, has not been established although .it has been given rather wide-spread publicity in the press. 7. Tlie Technical Committee report was presented by Iir. J. D, i.cCluer, Chairman of that Committee, (Report attached). In pursuance of the several, projects under consideration by this group the following results were reported: 1) the industry-im.de tabulation of braided tubing constrictions have been drafted and are being submitted to the Sales Promotion Committee for considera tion, 2) the tape list, covering an industry-uide selection of these materi als, has been completed and Is likewise being submitted to the Sales Promo tion Committee for review, 3) the standard cloth list has been brought up . to date, with changes being made uith regar to the tensile strengths of certain grades of the LtOPIO constructions, ilany other activities of this committee were reported upon and the attached report covers the remarks in * full. ' Qf The Fellowship Report was presented by tlie Fellow and covered, in the main, * tlie results of recent work uith respect to the determination of the elevated temperature characteristics of those asbestos textiles included in several federal and industrial specifications uhich contain provisions for a heat aging test. The Fellowsiiip report is attached as a part of the ilinutes of this meeting. ` Asbestos Textile Institute -- Air Hygiene Committee Proposal lor Ashes tosis Research It is the recommendation of the Air Hygiene Committee that the individual members or the Asbestos Textile Institute participate voluntarily in further research of Asbastosis through (l) cardio-pulmonaiy and (2) autopsy studies, 1* Cardiopulmonary Study. - - ' ' ' _ The carch.o-pulmonary studies would be conducted by Dr. ?#.A, Theodos * at the Barton Memorial Hospital, 121 South Droad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Approximately one weeks hospitalization per patient would be nec8S3ary for the studies which would include: 1. A complete medical and industrial history, physical examination, and routine laboratory studies including x-ray3 of the chest and electrocardiograms, .. 2. Complete pulmonary function studies including measure menus of the ventilation, degree of emphysema and the respiratory gas exchange# 3# Cardiac catheterisation to determine - the pressure in thQ pulmonary circulation and to correlate these with the clinical features and the pulmonary function studies# Lung biopsy under local anesthesia in selected cases to correlate the pathological features with the clinical . and laboratory findings# . - It is indicated that the hospital charges would approximate .*300# per patient. The cost to the member company would, of course, include the additional expenses of transportation, wage loss, etc, A Group Hospitalization plan might ebsorb a portion of the costs. Report of all medical data for each patient would be forwarded to the company physician and to the fcmily physician, if desired. Following a series of studies, Dr. Theodos i;ould summarize and report his findings to the Instite membership# This type of investigation is of considerable value to each partici pating hember and to the Institute as a whole. The results of the study of the patient would indicate objectively the evaluation of cause and extant of disability, -Since the usual case sent for this examination would be a current or potential woxionen's compensation occupational disease claim, this report would assist in determining the validity of the claim and the extent of the disability and _ therefore, the liability# ' _ 2. . . Autopsy Study, .' - / ! -r~- - ." - The pathological and analytical studies of autopsy specimens would be made by Dr, G, U# H# Schepers, Saranac Laboratory, Saranac, New York, The study oonsists of reports of the pathology, the petrographic analysis and tissue ashing*  .O Proposal for Asbestasis Research Page 2 Autopsy specimens would be obtained and fon-xartled by the plant physician* Details of the medical routines, the employment and medical liistories, and specimen preparation were given each - doctor at the October, 1?5U meeting.. :' . Report of the study T70uld.be sent to the plant physician, with . additional copies for the pathologist performing the autopsy and the family doctor as desired. The co3t of the complete study appreciates v200. - b'250. This type of investigation, too, io of considerable value to the participating ccapany and to the entire Institute. The individual reports will establish, in a manner not possible by x-ray and * clinical diagnosis, the nature and errtent of the disease process. This will have important bearing on Workmen'3 Compensation liability for a particular case. ' After a series of case studies. Dr. Scheper3 will summarize and . report to the Institute membership his findings and observations. While animal experimentation has contributed greatly, the autopsy - studies can develop even more complete knot/ledge of the disease process; which in turn can lead to more effective medical and exposure control. Industry, participation in these programs would insure advance in h'edical Knowledge regarding Asbestosis. Since the cases in any one company are so few, the cumulative industry experience is necessary* to provide a large enough sample to produce valid data. v; The cost for each member is nominal and immediate value is obtained through the case reports which provide a basis for equitable settlement of Workmen's Compensation claims. While the Board of Governors has approved these programs in principle, we desire to have a direct indication from each member company as to whether they will participate in them. It is understood that such might require clarification or modification of some management policies. Would you kindly review the above proposals and lndicrte the intent of your company regarding them. . .. : Should general participation be agreed to, complete details, proeddurea, addresses, etc. uill be forwarded each member for distribution to appropriate company personnel. ' .. '' .. . H. II. Jackson, Chainaan .- Air Hygiene Committee O