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mCTlOB < STAiQARDS INSTITUTE. IMC., E. 210 ROUTS 4, PABAMUS,* .3.07W MZKTOS 0? THB HEETtBG> of Clio . ASBESTOS gYUPY OOHMITTZE . ' Pridey, February 16, 33?3, at 2:30 i.K. at the .... toecitato Office, E. 210 Route 4* Parssus, H.J. ' members mssrc X. B. Weaver, Chairman J. C. Henning S. Vagnar E. B. Feierabend Rsybeata*~Mashattaa, 2ac.a Firestone Tire 4 Rubber Co. , World Rentes Division Carlisle Corporation Molded Materials Division Abes Corporation American Brakgblck Division MEMBERS HOT PRBS&T T. Bell W. Spurgeon ?. B. X, Porter Conpasy Bendis Corporation OTHERS PKESm R. C. Wyatt E. V. Drisleae' . Merena&t Corporation Friction Materials Standards Zo*Clcute The *etiag mas called to order by Mr Weaver, Chairman, at 9:30 A.H. * MIBPTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Secretary reed a svmary of the Minutes of the Meeting held August 17, 1572. These tslaueee had been released and e notion for their acceptance bed bees obtained. Upon motion duly node, seconded and unanimously passed. It von RESOLVEBs To accept the minutes of the August 17, 1972 meeting ae distributed. LABELING PRACTICES The abject of labeling of finished friction materials vm the first item'on the agenda. lfeila Interpreting the OSSA requirements. It la noted that die hazardous versing label suet.be used where aifcsequent .meriting of: die materials vould create airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers is exceas-of the exposure Units of the OSHA Standard. In many `drilling end grinding operations without dust collectors, Committee Kesbers indicated that Che 10 fihers/ee ceiling coscescratlon has been exceeded. flHHMIMiA PFMSI- 0C3G WV-06027 0f Meeting of AabMfna Study r.mnrf tree 2- Hebruafy 2973 the Chairman mentioned survey mad* in the Metropolitan rmrearconceruiag the relining of .bakery trucks. The survey (conducted by an -individual,affiliated with He* Sinai Hospital) .indicated chat during radius grinding end-drilling of brake linings that the airborne concentration of asbestos. fibers .vae,,in " exesas of the ID fiben/cc - celling valoe. " * The results of our survey on Meaner practices for labeling as Previewed. ? 3be results had been updated showing that IS Member* had replied of .the 23.2M>r questioned. The results indicate that the Keabetshlp Is not sou labeling in accordance vith the OSHa requirement*, end while they interpret the OSHA regulations to require labeling where subsequent machining Is expected, they ere undecided es to exactly what they viU do as regards labeling* . In the survey, 2 Mashers indicated that a ''binder" treatment vatkeg It unnecessary , for the Henber to labels He believes he is complying with the labeling requirement "No label la required where asbestos fibers have been modified by a bonding agent...so that during esy reasonably foreseeable use...processing...no.airborne concentration of asbestos fibers in excess of the exposure Units..will be re- * leased." It is the view of most Hesbers of the Committee that the 5 flbers/ce (1WA) is exceeded la many ereas such as inspection, drilling, and grinding where, there Is no adequate dust collection machinery. `This could happen in garegos where subsequent drilling end grinding Is often required amd when there is no adequate dust collection equipment. While the Meshera with 02M accounts are dealing with manufacturers who should understand Che OSHA regulations, the biggest problem may be with Che small shops Chat ere exempt from the requirements of the OSHA regulation*, la m Interpretation of the regulations, it is apparent chat where subeequent working of the materiel ten raise the airborne asbestos concentrations above Che limits that the manufacturer is required to label the material. Would labeling of cartons suffice! The Committee felt that, yes, this would be labeling chat would meet the spirit of the OSHA Regulations. Would it ba necessary to put the warning label on Individual segments? A Heater mentioned that la easy eaaes the carton, or wrapping, for the brake lining is disposed of before the brake lining moves in to the working area. It was felt that if the warping label were os the carton or skid when It was received by the customer that tile customer has acme responsibility to pass the information on, and It was not necessary to label the individual segments. In.the discussion eeckeemlng labelling rmqirfxsmenfcg* .the bombers bad to distinguish between "where subsequent working will be required" as against "where there Is say possibility that subsequent working will be required. " Again the point was made that with miduated linings from a manufacturer It is likely that customer inspection, or possibly opening of cartons, could shoe airborne fiber concentrations In exeess of the 3 fibers/ec (TWA). In discussion of the reasons to support or oppose labeling requirements, Che question was raised as to whether objections centered around .the cost of the labeling. Members indicated that the direct cost of labeling could be minimal. Most labeling could be put on by the box manufacturer at little additional cost to the friction material manufacturer. The rejoinder to this was that the Members felt that It was not the direct cost that bothered them. Bather, it is the indirect cost or the customer reaction to the warning label. Will the customer be tempted to purchase hie linings from e manufacturer who does mot put the warning label on the cartons, giving an advantage to the manufacturer who does not comply vith the law or to the foreign manufacturer who is not aware of and cannot be punished by the law? Mieutas of Maedag of Asbestos Study Committee -3- February 16, 1973 Upon motion duly modus, seconded, end unanimously passed. It vs* RESOLVED: That (1) where, asbestos containing meterials do not hsve Che asbestos fiber completely locked 1a, or (2) where subsequent operations may be performed on asbestos containing - materials, the hazardous labeling practice be adhered to la accordance with the Label Specifications in the OSSA Standards * for Exposure to Asbestos Duet. The Michigan requirements for labeling toxic and hazardous material* were discussed. These had been Bent to the Kenbers of the Committee in December IS72. The Ford Motor Coapasy had called to the attention of manufacturers `the labeling requiresents for barerdoue substances pursuant to Act #262 of Michigan Public Acts of 1967 -In the Michigan Standards there ere specific labeling requirements concerned primarily with flasaable and toxic materials. They do not specifically, include asbestos. There are certain label requirements such -as "BA3SEK, WARNING, CAUTION." The Federal OSHA requirement* for asbestos specify CAUTION, which Is the least sensational of the type headings used. Of eourse, the DANGER warning in the Michigan regulations 1* for material* that would be almost in*tently lethal. However, It is difficult to tie in asbestos to the specific label required. It is felt by the Committee Meters that adherence to the Federal OSHA requirements should be the first step taken. While the Issue esanot be specifically resolved, it is felt that compliance with the Federal OSHA regulation* for asbestos would Indicate compliance with the Michigan regulations. Wills it is desirable that any label used by the Mashers should also cover the requirements of various state codes, the first step would be to get the Hecbera to Label according to the Federal OSBA regulations. As regards the Committee's recommendation to the ttenbershlp, a decision cannot be made as yet on the size of the label. The OSHA regulations state that the label shall be "of sufficient else and contrast aa to be readily visible and legible." Mr. Weaver has received some data on typical caution label* now in use. Mr. Wyatt will furnish the Secretary the Label type that his firm is using. Based on the labels nm in use, the Secretary will distribute this information to the Mesbets of the Coastetee for their review. With this information, the Committee should be in a position to propose label specifications to meet the Federal OSHA requirement*. HEW TORE TIMES MAGAZINE AHIICLS "ASBESTOS. THE SAVER OF LIVES. HAS A DEADLY SIDE" Copies of this article had been distributed to Meabers of the Cornedttee. In addition, based on requests from Keabera not associated with the Committee, there were additional copies of the article distributed. As the brake lining Industry as such was not a specific target, it was felt that so reply to the Times article was called for by the Institute. Mr. Weaver brought to the aaeting copies of another article in the Saturday Review of the Society entitled "An Asbestos Town Struggles With a Si Her." This particular article concentrated on the Jdhns'-Msavllla plant in Ksnvllle, New Jersey. This, of course, was not their brake lining facility. Other than the specifics of the individual* from Manville, the article relied on much of the sane background that appears in the article in the New Tork Times. No action is planned on these articles, but they are almost required reading. of Mooting of Study Committee -V Eehcmacy 16, 1573 , CTM-T5 EXAMINATION EEOt7IM5KTS OF OSBA . All Men of the Contlceoe are'rare of the medical examination requirements to Che 0SHA regulationsil'All here taken .step* to conply with these requirement*. The basics of the OSHA requirements are.a preplacement exairtfpnraaa mammal v; examination and a requireaest as regards termination of^esployviest.'Vhese ^ . requireunts are for-workers vho are "exposed.to airborne concentration of 5<Y' asbestos fibers,** Note that there are no specific limit* which tell whether as k office employee who matt make occesionel trips :lnto the factory area is exposed to eitbora* concentrations of asbestos fibers. The treatment of thia is posaibly best carried out by meeting the spirit of the regulations in including those employees in the examinations who are exposed to concentrations in excess of 1 fiber/cc (as used by one mesfeer). The interesting service by International Coapuaetlcs ves discussed. ^Ihe * International Coapuaetlcs Corporation* located in Princeton* Dev Jersey.--propose* a series of mobile medical teste which would include the full examination *. requirement, computerised nodical records* at a price that appeared-interesting to the henbera. They will also provide a $500*000 "Errors and Omissions*., insurance policy to the company for their program. Two of the Cored.tree Hashers, .had investigated International Coaipunetlca end while they were sot long on experience as regards aedleal background, they apparently did have some computer capabilities. Also* it vas fait that they may have the talent to accomplish what they propose to do. One Weaker planned to use the XCK services in one of their factories* Another Masher considered using their services in s factory which later vas scheduled for closing. Another Committee Member suggested that while the International Cospumetles proposals are interesting that it night be possible to do what they have dons even aore reasonably They work with their local Tuberculosis Society is scheduling examinations in the mobile unit. The Tuberculosis Society does the 1-Ray and pulmonary function examinations. The co^any doctor* in the meanwhile* does the balance of the medical examination. Where local tuberculosis units wish to cooperate* this might be advantageous to both the manufacturer end the worker. In a review of the proposal by International Costumetics Corporation it is Indicated that they will do everything that is required by the OSBA regulations. The Institute Office will let the 'Membership know of -the -availability *c the services of International Coopusetics Corporation. Me will not make a* specific recommendation. The Qiairmaa also nentioned that there vas a Hew Tork group that bad proposed some similar services end that ve should also let the Membership know about them. , One Henber who has already planned to use the International Compumetlcs Corporation proposal will let us know his evaluation of them after they have finished their tests. Is direct answer to the question from Hr. Iverson, President of Internation' Compumetlcs Corporation* ve vlll not give them our mailing list. Rather* ve will advise our Henbers of their services. ASBESTOS BAG OPENING MACHINERY The Institute bad sent out to the Mastership Information on manufacturers of specialized beg opening machinery. The problem bare Is to keep the asbestoa fiber concentrations minimized during bag opening and to properly dispose of easy asbestos dust still left in the bags* The list of those manufacturing beg Minute* of Userlng oi iabeatoe Stair Conmitte* - -5- February 1* 2573 opening equipment ebould be expanded to include the? U Taunton Engineering Company *~ *,700 West. Water Street . V.3,' <2^amton*.Ksaeechueetts'02780 *^5^f* * t* :INSTITUTE SQGHAR ON SAFETY AND HEALTH REGnjCTIOHS *> V*. _t A Menber mentioned that the dissemination of information oa tbe bag opening machinery vu interesting. Perhaps there is more information that cam be given to the Heaters concerning disposal, collection, a&d other techniques used to comply with tbe various regulations. Is response to a direct question, tbe Secretary indicated that-as long as any proposed activity in* tbe area ateyed within tbe guidelines of -our Constitution there should be no reason why activity could not be planned In this area. These would be specifically cowred by a few Objects in our Constitution such aa maintaining and raising tbe standards of all products, and the cooperation with tbe United States Government through its various departments and bureaus, etc. Tbe Members suggested a workshop or a seminar which conearned "Asbestos regulations as they affect the work place or tbe eavironaant." It was racostae&ded that tba Comsittae*s interest in such a semi nar or workshop should be approved by-the -Institute before farcher action is planned. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was &ZS0L7ED: That the Coaittee is interested in a workshop on tbe effect ot Gorer&aeat safety tmi health regulations end proposed solutions thereto. Tbe Secretary is directed to have this Resolution reviewed so that tbe Comittee could draw up a formal agenda for such a workshop. It would be the Committee's intention to have the lietlcute sponsor this workshop in some convenient location as soon as it is reasonably possible. EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS The Environmental Protection Agency bed advised the Secretary that they expected to have 6>e new '"EPA 'Emission* Standards "twydatlcps publimbed by the dddls-of February. Tbe Coamtttee Chairman advises chat publication of tbe regulations has been delayed end it is now expected that these regulations will be Issued possibly by February 23, 1973. In the regulations there will be source reposting requirements. These have been extended to 90 days rather than the 30 days that had been indicated earlier. Control practices are still the basic means of applying tba standard. Control practices will be required where visible emissions arise. It is not known whether waste disposal will ba included in tbe regulations. REPORT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ASBESTOS CANCERS At the request of tbe Chairman, the hashers of the Committee bad bean sent a copy of the report of the Advisory Committee on Asbestos Cancer*. The meeting was held in Lyon, Franca, on October 5 and 6, 1972. This report had been revised by tbe ttesfeets of the Comittee and chare were no comments made thereon. The Minutes of Hiring of 1`nrttnrrr* Study Coanittae^ " f 4- February 1 1973 ChalrB0 advises that * report was to have.restricted circulation and that the International Agency !or 'Research on Cancer -hod not officially released * the report. ~Aa we may have been premature:!* -distributing the r*port;rt-ia * is that .report.'; ; J* & THE EPA STU0I-OF-TAHTICD2AXS"WSSIOHS / '.FROM BRAKE XlKXBCS AKD CLPTCB FACINGS ` - c *3$ The Beadix Corporation has bees naming teats on vehicles sad on dynaaonetew. to entrap the veer debris of brake linings and duteh facings. This study is under contract to the Environmental Protection Agency. * Originally* the report was to have been aade is 1572.' Dr. Spurgeon, of the Bendim Research laboratories, advises that a .final^report should be published on these particulate esdsslcms sometime vithls the next .six weeks. There la no indication as to vhat those results show, as the work (et this stage) is not for publication. - STATISTICAL HVALEATIOH OP THE KHMBRAHE PTLTER METHOD * The Chainum distributed to the Committee the conclusions and recommendations in a report aade for the Asbestos Information Association on the precision and accuracy of the Mesferane Filter Method for measuring concentrations of aabaatoe fiber. This report vas done by the LFE Corporation under contract for the Asbestos Information Association. The evaluation vas not reviewed by the Ceeudttee Meekers at the seating. NIOSB RKXBfffimATXOSS AS REGARDS HEAT STRESS This particular area does not pertain specifically to asbestoe. Bwem, most of the brake lining ***** dutch facing manufacturers work with hot presses and various ovens. The roccmmendstione as regards heat stress will affect most of the Mashers. A Master's work in the area of beat stress measurements was distributed for their review, along with a copy of the KIOSH recommendations. Again, as this information waa new to some of the Commie tee Members the data was distributed and not discussed. ******** There being no further business brought before the Consittee, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, .It vsa RESOLVED: To adjourn. Adjourned at 1:00 p.m. E. S. Drlalaae Secretary ALLIED SIGNAL EXHIBITS DATE: 2/16/73 SUMMARY: Minutes of ASC meeting which discussed how a survey of members show they are not labeling in accordance with OSHA requirements and they are undecided as to what they will do about labeling. Some think because asbestos is placed in a resin binder, labels are unnecessary. A survey from Met Life of bakery trucks shows that during grinding and drilling of brake linings the 10 fiber ceiling was exceeded and most ASC members thought in garages without good dust collection equipment the 5 fiber standard is exceeded. Members were worried about customer reaction to a warning label and whether it would hurt sales. An article entitled Asbestos town struggles with a killer was distributed at the meeting. AUTHENTICATION: Minutes of ASC, Bendix rep was absent but ASC has mailing list to send info to members(ex74,164,166}. IMS! letterhead. Bendix receives info from Drislane and FMSI(Rogers depo pglS2,Drislane depo pg22). COMMENTS: Shows they are not complying with OSHA labeling requirements and are fearful of labels because it will hurt business. Surveys show they know that in garages the OSHA standard is being exceeded, thus they know these workers are at risk but they do nothing. They realize the small shops not subject to OSHA may have problems and so they agree to warn cartons eventhough they know these cartons in many cases never reach the working -area.Article -shows they -are .reading .articles about the lethal nature of asbestos. ALLIED SXGKAL EXHIBITS DATE: 2/16/73 SUMMARY: Labeling survey of ASC in which 13 companies do not warn on replacement shipments while 1 does and 11 do not warn on Original equipment manufacturing shipments but 2 do. At the same time 10 companies feel OSHA requires labeling where subsequent machining is expected and 4 do not. This is the survey talked about in the minutes of the 2/16/73 meeting where it was said most members are not complying with OSHA. AUTHENTICATION: On FMSI letterhead and referred to specifically in 2/16/73/ minutes(ex67>. Bendix receives info from Drislane and FMSI(Rogers depo pg!82fDrislane pg22). May be tough to admit. COMMENTS: Further proof of companies not complying with OSHA requirements. Eugene t. Rogers h'f-' / '182 % c a non-asbestos friction material to be used on arcuate 3 brake drums or arcuate type of brake linings? 3 A. 4 ft Not to my knoweldge yet. You stated earlier that Bendix Corporation 5 has been a member of the Friction Materials Standards 6 Institute since its founding shortly after World War 7 II? is that correct? 8 A. 9 ft That's correct. Do you know if there is any Bendix employee )0 who was involved in the preparation of the Friction ! > Materials Work Practices Guide that was published by the 12 FMSI? 13 A. I personally do not know, sir. U ft Have you yourself ever attended any meetings 15 of the FMSI? 16 A, No, sir. 17 ft Do you receive information from them on a IS regular basis? 19 A. Yes, sir. 20 ft What types ofinformation do you personally 21 receive from the FMSI? 22 A. Their annual catalog of what part number fits 23 what vehicle. /" V 24 ft That's -Plaintiff's Number One. Is that the only thing that you receive. 25 :[ 0C VAftKFT STBEET PWTtArF-PMI*. KAIP*-COHfl COURT REPORTING SERVICE assraaasas Sris lane ?/5/V* *ar22 * ,, A. That's correct. 0. Have you nade any or all of the articles in any of those three files available to the members of FM3I or members of any subcommittee? A. Could you state that question again, please ? back. Mac. HS. BEfcUSS: Why don't you* read it * ^ . (Pending question was read) . ---- MR. GORMAfiJ t What do you mean available? sent them to them or told them about then or kept them in the office so as somebody came by here they could see them or what? MS. BERNZA: Any of chose things. THE WITNESS? Yes. 0. Which of those things? A. I don 1t know. 0. Have you sent, some of these articles to members of the Institute? A. Yes. 0. Have you told the members about any of the articles without sending copies? A. I don't recall. I don't believe so.