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The Hew York Academy of Sciences i Working Group on Insulation Industry Hygiene tfy 14, 1968 S^r^(> " _j-- JUy /<t-^~ 1. Greetings from The Academy - Admiral 2. S. Schanze .2 Background data: Health hazards insulation workmen - Dr, I. J. Selikoff Background data: Threshold limit values'for asbestos - Dr. V. dark Cooper ] 4, Perspectives for elimination of health hazards among insulation worteaen j . .Dr. I. J, Selikoff \ 5, Elements of an Industrial Hygiene Program for the Insulation Industry - Dr. Hurray C. Brown, Dr. Earle P. Shoub and Dr. I. J. Selikoff 1 General Discussion * opened by Dr. Frederick L. Puadsack j* ; .Identification of dust sources Review of trade practices * ' Analysis of IAHFIAW survey Baseline levels: Light microscopy, EM, biological. .Prevention of dust formation Materials manufacture | Packaging and transport 1 Manipulation of materials j Trade practices 4 j .Removal of dust i .Protective masks i i .Housekeeping practices i ; .Establishment of surveillance procedures j Dust levels j Materials; new materials ! Trade practices I ! .Medical Surveillance program .Cigarette smoking * , ." # .Development of educational material Consideration of initiation of an Industrial Hygiene Program - Mr. Albert Hutchinson, Mr. Ivan Sabourin and Dr. K. V. Lindell General Discussion .Research Program Current Industry modifications; recommendations Identification of necessary subsequent research '. . Scientific Advisory Committee insulation Industry Research Council Funding > .\