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RECEIVED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. 4400 FirTH Avenue rAUG 61981 LEGAL DEPT. RjITTTTSSBBUBROM 13, PA. ` *1 Ur. S. Slapson, President Rcaybbeessttooss--MMaanrhattan, Inc. Bridgeport, Com* Pear Hr. Simpson: /; ^ ' ?/? December 2, 1946 Mellon Institute, on November 7, the question was raised, "Who is going to take the leadership in advancing occupational health -- the unions, government, or industry?" (please see Annual Meeting Digest now being mailed separately.) ' Tfe bring this question to your attention in submitting the statement covering your company4 s membership for 1947 in Industrial Hygiene Foundation--the only national association of private industries for the advancement of employee health*'. This ' Foundation is not a commercial service with something to sell; rather, it is you? cyraarrr and 300 other firms joined together for research, and the application pf that research, for the well-being of people at work. This year the Foundation's staff hes been strengthened with the appointment of another engineer end a full-time medical director. A new committee was created on Chemistry and.To:d.cology to serve Members. Two phjsici^s were added to the Medical Committee, one as a consultant to the Foundation's staff. Round-table conferences were introduced at this year's meeting for physicians -- for physicians, attorneys, end compensation men -- for engineers -- and for chemists from Member companies to enable these specialists to exchange pertinent, unpublished data and experiences. Announcement is made hare of the election of the following new trustees: F.F. Coleord, Vice President ff.3. Given. Jr.. President B.E. Kuechle, Vice President IT.S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co. American Brake Shoe Company Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. Other trustees, members, activities, etc., are given in the enclosed circular which has just been issued. The above is an incomplete outline of some Foundation accom plishments in 1946. Through this cooperative undertaking, coapanies profit individ ually and industry profits collectively from the advancement of occupational health. For this reason we look forward to your continued participation and to enlarged op portunities for serving your organization in the year ahead. Very truly yours JJTiljd ends John F. McMahon Managing Director P.S. Foundation activity is limited only by the nunber of members nay we enlist your help in interesting other fir=37 *N ASSOCIATION or INOUST.IC9 ro* TnC aOVANCCMCNT or HCALTHruL MO.AIHO conditions 11" n