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FILE NAME: Chrysler (CHR) DATE: 1977 Mar DOC#: CHR133 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Trade Journal Article - Motor - Beware of Brake Dust! mm S w;-\r CGV ^tV 4 * ' 1 \ByBobCrulio Beware of Brake Dustl MOST MECHANICS CO ABOUT* the task of cleaning brake and dutch dual knowing that while doing the job they are inhaling name of dust. It has been general knowledge that linings and pads are made on the average of 60 to 60 percent asbestos. However, past atudiea have led un to believe that the asbestos fiber was locked into other material in the lining and that a change due to the high heat of friction took place during braking or dutch application. This transformed the asbestos fiber into a non-toxic, nnn-flbroun material called foment. The conclusion then was that the dust wet harmless. Studies conducted by the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City indicate that brake dust may actually contain an average of 3 to 6 percent asbestos with some tests showing concentrations as high as IS percent. Samples of air were taken under actual working conditions in a Uixi-flect gamgo and a N.Y. Dept, of Sanitation truck repainhop. These samp) were analysed by electron microscopy and thi* Wp ab 2. NEVERBlow OFFdirt gun. Alter vacuuming from a use a brake assembly with an neariy-Ory damp rag. , vr*., u( .',*! t or Wt* ' i'quij: !K">l < Ihv JiO^i J Su* uO'Oii 'HJO I revealed levels of airborne Asbestos considerably higher than these permitted by federal law. It should he noted that during the tasting in the truck repair* shop grinding of brake shoes was carried o u t The w ork o f th* re s e a rc h a t M t Sinai was discuated at a meeting of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) where the recuite of physical examinations given te 90 men who had been working as automobile and truck* brake repairmen for a period of 10 years wire examined. Of this small group the doctors stated that X-ray examinations showed that over one* quarter had tigna of abnormalities consistent with asbestosis disease; the tam o testa revealod that on* Suartor had also restricted pulmonary (lung) fun*" ons. This ridane prompted NIOSH to issue an alert to the automobile repair Industry indicatiny that while the full tent of acbestoe-rtisted d*** : in brake-service personnel is not known because this occupational group h a t not been systematically studied up to now, enough scientific data has been accumulated to peint out the need to tart imo* diate control measures so that the hetith hasard .asbesto can bo minimised. There Is ho doubt that a health hasard exists siti Ft|. 1. REMOVE BRAKE DOIT wHh blgbeMdenty tittered Industrial vacuum cleaner* Wear sfr-pgrHylng raspimtor. that exposure te asbestos fibers can Increase the rim continued on pef* " 74 MOTOR, M uch PLAINTIFFS 1I C nx M JS S i T F -1 8 7 ew wl*R JUL 82 >9S 88:53 FR LITIGATION DEPT. wvrw.*'erfi*Wi Beware of Broke Dust! cnnlimttd from ixigt 7i of developing four diseases: asbestosia-a non-malig. nant scarring lung condition; cencer of tb* lung; cancer of the digestive tract and mesothelioma- ' cancer of the lining of the chest or abdominal cavities. There are ome authorities a n d o th e r studies that place the percentage of asbestos in brake dust at a much lower level than those reported by the Mt. Sinai group and disagree with its findings. All j authorities agree that no m atter how small the concentration of asbestos In braka and dutch dust, `.hors Is an tmmediata need to initiate work practices :n every shop that will eliminate any risk to the health of mechanics. The danger is associated with drilling, grinding and cutting of brake linings. The dust generated during these operations must be collected In e vacuum-recovery system that baa a high-efficiency filter. Many older grinders either have no recovery system or are equipped with vacuums that allow tiny panicles of asbestos fiber to be blown into the air. Buying pre-ground shoes will minimise the need for ; grinding. j Where possible, a separate area should be set aside for brake and clutch work and a sign posted a t the j entrance that reads: i i i ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD. AVOID BREATHING DUST. WEAR ASSIGNED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT REMAIN IN AREA UNLESS YOUR WORK REQUIRES IT. BREATHING ASBESTOS DUST MAYBE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. * Oust should never he removed from a brake or clutch assembly with an air blowgun or by brushing. The only way to safely dean dust containing asbestos is with an industrial-type vacuum with a high efficiency Altering system (Fig. 1). Don't use one of your wife's d d vacuum d tan ers because It j probably will do mere harm than n o d . The fine | particles of ubeito will pass through most vacuum i cleaners and you will end up with a higher concen tration of asbestos than you would have if you hadn't used the vacuum a t all The vacuum you buy should have a 99-percent efficiency for OJ micrometers diameter aerosols. I f there Is any remaining dust that was not removed by vacuuming, wash it off using a slightly damp rag. Under no circumstances should you use an air gun or dry brush (Fig. 21 76 248 512 4885 TO 813i39658252 P.8*u05 There is no point in being careful about vacuuming the dust if, when you empty the vacuum cleaner bag, the dust blows all around you and the shop. Broke and dutch dust should be disposed of in a special plastic bag marked as follows: CAUTION: CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS. AVOID BREATHING DUST. BREATHING ASBESTOS DUST MAY CAU8E SERIOUS BODILY HARM. Even using a blgh-cfllcieney industrial vacuum ritener will not prevent a small amount of dust from reaching some noses and mouths which udii inhale i t To prevent this, you should wear.an air-purifying respirator of either the throwaway type like those used in body shope or one with a replaceable particu late filter. Before you buy cither type, be sure that it is approved by NIOSK or the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration. Wear the respirator while you are operating a grinder, drill^or when emptying the dust collection bags on your'vacuum dean*. Thera is bound to bo soma braka and dutch dust that falls to the floor while you are working, so be sure to use an industrial vacuum deaner to pick it up. Don't sweep this part of the shop with a broom. A broom has the tendency to fiick the asbestos particles up into the air and th a t is where they are. dangerous. The mat is common senta; It* your shop has heavy accumulations of dust on lockers, parts shelves, overhead door channels, beams and on window sills there Is a good chanet th at dust contains soma asbestos. Wear your respirator and usa your vacuum deantr to go over alt those hidden places carefully and dean up the dust Change your work clothes regularly anddon't bring them homa. Hava them washed by an industrial laundry. Wash your bands thoroughly before earing and avoid earing in the area where you do brake and dutch work, Every shop, U rg e o r sm all, la m p o w lb lt for meeting the requirements of the federal law which calls for industrisi hygiene inspections carried out by OSKA representatives.. Under tbit law the lev of asbesto shall not exceed 2 fiber longer than* micrometers per cubic centimeter of air. (For a list of these firms send a stlf-eddreiwd stamped post* card in an envelope to: Asbestos, MOTOR, 1W* Broadway, Now York, NY 10019.) Ressuch has determined th at smoking Increase* the rate of lung cancer among people expcaad * asbestos d u st In short, if you have been workinf around brakes and dutches for several years* * would be wise to give up smoking. continued on pop* C The Tre practice custom* helps t> when cl provide edge. ai ar TRW comp, t availeb Chassi: best of Cleytli MOTOR. Mafch kOTOR. A CHRYtUER 0426 JUl 82 *S9 es:54 FR LITIGATION DEPT. goware of Brake Dust! (Oixtinutd ^from pop t /ed? Maybe 248 512 e you did? cur in even :st broken , es &?e It te grotitying to note th a t a g reat doal of money and time is being spent by brake and dutch lining manufacturer to deal with this problem. In addition to OSKA's specific requirements for a label, .r 'irhers . coarse I of your knowledge one firm has included useful extra precautions on the warning label on every box of brake lining and dutch facings it sells. This same firm has recom mended procedures for reducing asbestos dust during brake service in their service manual and in a 'tor? And ment docs met on the ft you have ity in your equipment oritur* end training film. In th e final analysis you a re th e only one who can protect yourself from the potentiel dangers of exposure to asbestos d u st If you wear a respirator or mask, use an approved brake vacuum cleaner, dispose of the dust in the prescribed manner* vacuum the floors and use good common sense about house cleaning, there is little to fear from the n with this brand-new * signs just vice Indusa. The eye- presence of asbestos dust The few extra precautions involved could prevent you from contracting a very painful if not fatal disease. S tart tomorrow to claan up your a c t. . . you owe It to yourself, your family inti your fellow workers. M r octagon! SifctV HowtoPromoteYourServiceDeportment continued from pagt Ti ..tg paint .1 situation *r st your t spraying "he storage \ well apart idc a well- wiring. ns. product to follow in hazards in *ot on every ment that . lal use only ing proper us* by the t of all the ri'l afterf -- oert .lutS'i u.iMg good ante in th* abtis <*y* eompliih so ir customer* iish thisjoj March 18** the clinic will be favorably impressed and may become customers in the future. A clinic o f this type invariably uncovers the need for much service work, tnd the dealer should get e substantial share of this work. The best prom otion w o n 't be effective unless the service department can deliver what it promises. Among the moat frequent customer complaints are: work not done when promised, cert not repaired property and high cost of repairs. Most dealership will make good on a job if the work is performed improperly or a part Is defective. These "warran- ties" arc usually informal In nature, but some dialers have plans that are specific and widely advertised. Your shop equipment can alto be an important merchandising tool An optical wheel-alignment euchlne, for example, projects a "picture" of the front-*nd setup of a customer's car. Pew owners todorstand the pattern of en oectHoaeope, but most amimpressed by the dealers willingness to Invest in teeb sophisticated equipment and train his tsehni* tons In its operation. Finally* never forget th a t y o u r boot merchtn- Jhirs are your shop personnel They need not be hgh-pretsure talesmen. If they imprest the mtomer with their courtesy, knowledge snd sfncer- Jrend back up that impression with their perform* Mice, your investment in modem equipment and Fomotional pleas will pay off. Kotor. March 1077 4885 TO 813139658252 P.85^05 ^ : K . i TOOL DIVISION *;**; vv f**\ ' v. 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