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V* FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., E. 210 ROUTE #4, PARAMUS, N.J. MINUTES OF IgETING . of the ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE Thursday, February 10, 1972, at 9:30 A.M. at the ` Institute Office, E-2I0 Rouia #4* Paranus, N.J. 07652 MEMBERS PRESENT I, H. Weaver, Chairman J. C. Hanning V. B. Raitza M.G. Jacko (for W. Spurgeon) J.B. Graham Raybestos-tlsnhat tan, I nc. Firestona Tiro k Rubber Co.,:World Bestos Division Johns-Manville Corporation Bandix Corporation Bandix Research Laboratorias Carliala Corporation Moldad Uatarials Division NOT PRESENT E. H. Feierabend OTHERS PRESENT E. W. Drislana Abex Corporation American Brakeblok Division ,7 ` Friction Materials Standards Institute . Tha meeting ass called to order by Mr, Weaver, Chairman, at 9:30 A.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS 1CETING The Secretary read a summary of the minutes of the meeting held September .15, 1971. These minutes had been released, and a motion for their acceptance ass entertained. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it aas RESOLVED: to accept the minutes of the September 15, 1971 meeting as distributed. MEETING AT DEPARTMENT OF I ABOR. JANUARY 26. 1972 A brief review aas read of the activities at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) session held in Washington on January 26, 1972. Mr. Matt Saetonic of J-U attended this session, and the Secretary summarized what Mr. Saetonic had told him as follows: OSHA previously hsd emphasized safety - now the emphasis is on health - five industrial substances are under attack (asbestos, silica, lead, cotton dust and carbon monoxide). Our immediate FMSI-0110 P-FMSI- 0C04 Minutes of Asbestos Study Conn ittee Meeting February JO, 1972 concern is asbestos. OSHA is suggesting voluntary set-up of industry ecomittees working with trade associations. Industry representatives indicated that cooperation should be based on reasonable standards. The proposed standard is 5 fibers/cc (OSHA is apparently considering reducing the standard to 2 fibers/cc). ASBESTOS EXPOStflE STANDARDS The proposed standard by OSHA is`now 5 fibers per cc. A fiber must have a 3/l length/diameter ratio, with the length 5 microns or greater to be considered a fiber. This size can be screened with the optical microscope. Dr. Jacko noted that there were studies concerning asbestos fibers in the less than 5 micron length by electron microscopy. The British Asbestos Regulations of 1969 wars discusaed. They have a concentration of less than 2 fibers/cc (sampled over a 10 minute period) as being satisfactory, with allowsnews chi 2 to 12 fibers/cc (sampled over a 4 hour period) depending on how much the sample exceeds the 2 fibers/cc limit. See copy of pages 4-5 of Control & Safety Guide 8. At 12 fibers/cc, the plants could be shut down. For reference: The Asbestosis Research Council "Asbestos Based Friction Materials and Asbestos Reinforced Resinous Moulded Compounds," Control and Safety Guide #8. Environmental Control Committee, Secretary 114 Park Street London, England WIY-4AB. BRITISH FRICTION MATERIALS I 11L The Secretary advised that the British Council had submitted comments .to the Illinois Pollution Control Board and had indicated (through lik. Bob Gibson of Mintex and Mr. Harry Jones of Ferodo at the SA January meeting) their interest in being informed on the status of asbestos regulations in the U.S. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED* to inform the British Council of all regulations known to the Friction Materials Standards Institutei and to forward minutas of our meetings to the British Council. LIAISON WITH ASBESTOS IfTQRMATlOM ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (AIA/NA) It ses noted that Mr. Matt Swetonic, now with Johna-Manville, will becoms Executive Secretary of the AIA/NA. It was recommended that the FMSI maintain contact with the AIA/NA concerning any matters involving asbestos in brake linings, asbestos in the work-place,etc. -2- ` Minutes of Asbestos Study *7fflm it tee Mooting . t , February 10^.1972 . OCftPATIONAL SAFETY AM? HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) Ur. fcavar discussod sons of tho background for tha proposed OSHA Standards for Exposure to Asbestos Dust. Proposed rule making for these standards appeared in the Federal Register of December 7, 1971 and January 12, 1972. (Copies were distributed by the institute by mail to members of the Asbestos Study Committee) Ur. leaver is the industry representative on the Advisory Committee for Asbestos Standards sat up under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. He advised that while the proposed standards are for 5 fibers/cc time weighted average airborne concentration of asbestos dust, tha others on tho Advisory Consittoo may push for 2 fibers/cc* OSHA will apparently enforce theaa regulations and If exporience in related safety enforcement is any criteria, finea or plant closings . may be used for enforcement purposes. While it is currently too late to present written comments, the hearings are to be held on March 14, 1972 in Washington. In order to be heard, a person must file a notice of intention to appear no later than March J, 1972. The notice must state name,-address, approximate time required for presentation, and a statement must be included.indicating the position to be taken by the individual. The Chairman and Ur. Raitze indicstad that these OSHA regulations were now of prime importance 'to manufacturers of asbestos brake linings *** and clutch facings, and the Secretary was directed to inform the- 4 membership concerning the proposed .standards. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECT ION AGENCY (EPA) The EPA's emphasis in their proposed emission standards for asbestos did not use numerical limits on airborne asbestos, but concentrated on filters and collectors - control practices. While these are important to all manufacturers of asbestos brake linings, they are practices and standards which, at this time, seem reasonable. The OSHA Standards are the more immediate problem. ENVIROMCNTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - EMISSIONS FROM ASBESTOS BRAKE LININGS Dr. Jacko advised that the Bendix Corporation's studies for the EPA on emissions from brake 1 inings may not be complete on schedule, and that Bendix had requested a time extension on this work that would move their final report back into the fall of 1972. Dr. Jacko indicated that the maximum asbestos fiber in brske lining debris is running about 1X. STUDENT PAPER - BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ASBESTOS ON THE HUMAN ORGANISM Copies of a term paper by Misa Beth Krull, Chemistry Junior at Mundelein Collage in Chicago ware distributed to tha membership. It would appear that this paper may be an interesting source of medical -3- T Uinutes of Asbestos Study Coresit tee Ueeting February 10, 1972 bib! iography concerning asbestos. (Tho papar ms forMr dad to the institute by Ur. J. Greenan, President of F.M.S.L) routplfwr FOR ICASIFING A1RBCRI ASBE5T0S OOWCEIffRATIONS llr. Reitzs discussed the equipment necessary for measuring asbestos concentrations. The test Js run with a vacuum punp pulling fibers into a filter which is then examined under optical microscopy. (Ur. Reitzs discussed the equipment and procedures in more detail in an afternoon session) Dr. Jacko said that the sub-5 micron asbestos fibers were being examined with electron microscopy. He felt that as far as airborne fibers were concerned, these sub-5 micron fibers might be targets of the regulators in the future. Ur. Graham asked whether there were any automatic equipment for measuring the asbestos concentrations -- either in existence or planned. It ms stated that the EPA had made a Request for Proposal for design of equipment for automatic measurement, but apparently they received no response. As of now, optical microscopy with the membrane filter is the only recognized method. ASBESTOS STUDY COMifTTEE - FUTURE CORSE The members indicated that the Comaittee should exist for screening and passing on informat ion to the members. They do not feel the Committee should be used as a vehicle to comment directly on regulations proposed by the various Federal and State agencies. Further, it is felt that individual company responses to OSHA or EPA or ethers.(such as Illinois Pollution Control Board) are more effective, particularly those from the smaller manufacturers. Unless directed to prepare responses to government agencies by the general membership, the Coamiittee will not assume this responsibility. Some members felt that the "Asbestos Study Committee" would have to expand beyond asbestos - such as into silica, resinous by-products, etc. As of now, the prime target is to be asbestos, but other ' materials, if considered of importance to the members, will be studied. . _ ' Another suggestion wee that the Cornsitte# consider e member ship survey on the methods for disposing of braka lining grinding dust. The Committee member* do not plan on regular meetings, and if the Chairmen or members feel e meeting is called for they will contact the Secretary to arrange the meeting. T Minutes of Asbestos Study Committee Meeting February 10, 1972 OTHER BUSINESS Dr. M. Jacko requested that his name be added to the Asbestos Study Committee mailing list, in addition to that of Or. Spurgeon. It was suggested that othermenufacturers of brake linings, outside the membership, be advised of these proposed standards by OSHA. .- Summaries of the afternoon's presentation by Mr. Reitze will be distributed to the membership. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: to adjourn. Adjourned at 12:00 noon '. cc: Committee Members J. Greenen L. Stickles British Council AIA/NA . I. Drislane ' Executive Secretary . -5T T