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B.F.GOODRICH COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL RESTRICTED BFG02368 T 20207001 OES 1. Start/Blacked out 2. Vlttone, dressed In appropriate at tire, standing In front of a chemi cal plant. 3. Vlttone going through plant gate. 4. Vlttone walking toward poly building 5. Vlttone, entering poly building with warning sign visible `6. Vlttone Inside building with respirator In hand TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 Hello, I'm Antone Vlttone, President, B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company. You are about to view a presentation entitled "Working With Vinyl Chloride." Vinyl Chloride Is an Important raw material for many products In our society, but, Vinyl Chloride Is also a chemical that pre sents specific hazards to our health. You will learn of these hazards, and the necessary steps you must take to protect yourself I urge you to pay close attention to what you will see and hear. 7. Field of IPD Logos 8. One IPO Logo 9. Working with Vinyl Chloride pro duced for B.F.Goodrich Chemical Company by IPO. 10. Photo showing 1939 Chemical plant scene. (Music comes on at this point, and will re main as a background throughout the remainder of the session. Plant sounds will highlight ap propriate segments.) (PAUSE) In the late 1930's, B.F.Goodrich began pioneering the development of a synthetic organic chemical known as Vinyl Chloride. BFG02369 o roo a Photo-wrapping films, electrical Insulation, gaskets and pipe. 12. Pressure i Gas -- Liquid Imposed over plant scene 13. Pressure L Gas Liquid A. PVC Imposed over plant scene 13. (A) Photo BFG Chemical plant; an aerial 13. (B) Photo Close shot to tanks, pipes, and towers 13. (C) Four frame photo of probable exposure points 1. Tank car connections 2. Valves 3. Filters 4. Reactors 14. Health hazards Imposed over plant picture 15. Art-- 1. Acroosteolysis 2. Angiosarcoma 3. Non-cancerous liver disease 4. Asphyxiation Imposed over plant aerial TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 Vinyl Chloride, or VC as It Is often called, Is the parent chemical for many products such as wrapping films, electrical Insulation, flexible gaskets, and pipe. Vinyl Chloride Is a gas at normal temperature and pressures. Under pressure. It becomes a liquid. Most Vinyl Chloride Is used In the production of Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC. The manufacturing process for Vinyl Chloride and Polyvinyl Chloride Involvejcompllcated chemi cal reactions which take place Inside closed vessels called "reactors." The process takes place In a series of tanks, pipes, and towers. In B.F.Goodrich chemical plants, -the points of exposure to Vinyl Chlorldey.ajret tank car connections, valves, filters, and open reactors. (PAUSE) We are confronted with four health hazards that are associated with the manufacture and use of Vinyl Chloride: Acroosteolysis of the hands. Angiosarcoma of the liver, non-cancerous disease of the liver, and asphyxiation. 20207003 BFG02370 TENTATIVE ORAFT 1-15-75 Art-- Acroosteolys1s-"Hand Problem" Imposed over picture of a reactor 17. Photo Close up of person about to enter a reactor with bare hands 18. ArtSymptoms : 1. Numbness and cold feeling 2. Deformity of hands or fingers Imposed on picture of a reactor 19. Photo of someone In protective,.^ clothing--gloves, h+gh-pressw-e ps/Cv water cleaning--reduced exposure 20. January 1974 NIOSH NOTIFIED Imposed on$11t picture of BFG and NIOSH logos. 21. ArtAngiosarcoma--a cancerous liver tumor 22. Angiosarcoma--a cancerous liver tumor Latency period Imposed In the mld-1960's, Acroosteolysls, known as the "Hand Problem,'' came to the attention of the Vinyl Chloride industry. It affected some people whose hands came In direct contact with PnTyuanyi.f.hiresidues they removed from reactors where the polymerizat of Vinyl Chloride took place. The symptoms are a numbness and cold feel In; In the fingers. In more serious cases, some deformity of the hand or fingers results. By wearing protective clothing, especially gloves, by using/high pressure water ta=fts.vfcst Cjdvvfrr-ifrleantng reactors, and by reducing exposure, we have largely eliminated the "Hand Problem." (PAUSE) In January 1974, The B.F.Goodrich Company notified the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH,-t/WNThe deaths of three employees between 1971 and 1974 due to Angio sarcoma of the liver may have been occupational!, related. Angiosarcoma Is a cancerous tumor of the liver. Testing In animals showed that It could be caused by exposure to Vinyl Chloride gas In the atmosphere. Damage incurred In humans Is not readily apparent due to a latency period. It may take years to notice. 20207004 BFG02371 TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 . Angiosarcoma--a cancerous liver tumor Imposed Latency period Symptoms few and hard to detect 24. Known Symptoms: 1. Feeling under the weather 2. Possible Intestinal bleeding Imposed over Angiosarcoma 25. Art--Research BFG and NIOSH non-cancerous liver disease Imposed over picture of chemical plant Imposed over spilt logo picture 26. Art-- Non-cancerous liver diseases caused or aggravated by Vinyl Chloride Imposed on plant picture ii in to Aspnyxiation--caused by breathing Vinyl Chloride gas In excess of 6,000 parts per million Imposed over picture of Vinyl Chloride operations. 28. ArtSymptoms : 1. Lightheadedness 2. Loss of coordination 3. Drunk-like actions 4. Unconsciousness 29. Photo and type Regulated Area--Vinyl Chloride gas In excess of one part per million parts of air Imposed over picture of Vinyl Chloride operations. Symptoms of Angiosarcoma are few and hard to detect. They may be confused with other diseases. Two known symptoms are: a frequent feeling of "being under the weather," and Intestinal bleeding. BFG's joint research with NIOSH has made us aware of non-cancerous diseases of the liver that can be caused or aggravated by breathing Vinyl Chloride gas. The techniques discussed in this presenta tion to prevent Angiosarcoma are being used to prevent these non-cancerous liver diseases. Asphyxiation, or dccth frcr. lick of c:cygcr. zzr. be caused by breathing Vinyl Chloride gas at concentrations In excess ofJS.OOO parts of Vinyl Chloride gas per one million parts of air. Symptoms Include: 1. Lightheadedness 2. Loss of coordination 3. Drunk-like actions 4. Unconsciousness The same steps being taken to prevent Angiosarcoma and non-cancerous liver disease will be effective in guarding against asphyxiate (PAUSE) Some locations In our plants are designated as regulated^areasAn amount of Vinyl Chloride exceeding one part per million parts of air can be measured therey^The entrance to these areas 20207005 BFG02372 TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 30. Photo Warning Sign Cancer Suspect Agent In This Area Protective Equipment Required Authorized Personnel Only 31. Plant Management Authorization Regulated Area Is marked: Cancer Suspect Agent In This Area Protective Equipment Required Authorized Personnel Only Only Individuals specifically authorized to enter a regulated area are allowed In. This authorization Is Issued by your plant management. If you work at our Calvert City plant, a dlfferen kind of sign will designate a regulated area. 32. Photo PYC-waste with proper warning sign This will be reviewed by a plant representative. Containers of Polyvinyl Chloride are labeled: Pnnro * Polyvinyl Chloride Contains Vinyl Chloride Vinyl Chloride Is a cancer-suspect Agent 33. Photo PVC/^Contalner with proper sign Containers of Polyvinyl Chloride resin waste, or other waste that may be contaminated with Vinyl Chloride are labeled: Contaminated With Vinyl Chloride Cancer suspect Agent 34. Photo VC Container with proper warning sign Containers of Vinyl Chloride are labeled: Vinyl Chloride Extremely flammable gas under pressure Cancer suspect Agent 35. Photo Fire or explosion Danger always present Imposed on picture of fire As in chemical plants, the possibility of an explosion or fire Is always present. Ex ,20207006 . tensive safeguards have been taken to prevent this from happening. There are emergency procedures which must be followed In the event of anTScp^soiaa* fire mo ^or any kind of disaster. BFG02373 TENTATIVE ORAFT 1-15-75 36. "Atmospheric monitoring" Imposed over Internal picture of chemical plant 37. Photo and type Photos of an atmospheric monitor and personal monitor with proper type identification 38. Photo Atmospheric Monitor Especially show sampling points (by arrows) Photo of an Installed Atmospheric Anal V7AT* 40. Photo and type Photo of personal monitor with typemeasures the air you breathe 41. Type Less than one half part per millionno personal monitoring Imposed over picture of area monitor A plant representative will cover specific emergency procedures for your plant. (PAUSE) The air you breathe will be monitored for Vinyl Chloride in two ways: 1. Through Atmospheric monitoring* and 2. Personal monitoring Atmospheric monitors are devices which have six to twelve sampling points connected to a central hydrocarbon analyzer. These sampling points are constantly testing the air for Vinyl Chloride gas. Analyzers are located throughout the plant': Vinyl Chloride operations. A program of personal monitoring Is used to measure the amounts of Vinyl Chloride you breathe in your work area. a If you work where prior atmospheric moni toring has shown the amount of Vinyl Chloride In the air to be less than one half part per million parts of air, no^ersonal monitoring wiV be required since the Vinyl Chloride exposure 42. Type and Photo One half to one part million- personal monitoring every three months Imposed over picture of Vinyl Chloride operations and one part of Vinyl Chloride per million of a1r_Ju*-'Ueuii munUunni, you will be personally monitored every three months. -TE** Hnrf nf - 20207007 BFG02374 t *r Ai^tssdnd Photo Actloh-Aj^eas-^ne half to one part VlnyljCHldrtde per million parts of a^r^imposed o^er picture of plant 44. Type Over one part per million--personal monitoring every month Imposed over photo of Vinyl Chloride operation and/or building 45. Photo Employee with Mlcronair II on 46. Photo Close up of employee In 49, showing pump on belt 47. Photo Close up of employee In 49, showing tube and charcoal container .ft 48. Type and Photo Photo showing t-wo respirator types, facgT7fnik-fagg` 49. Type 1975 Only No respirator required under 25 PPM Imposed over picture of a respirator 50. Type You may choose to use a respirator under 25 PPM Imposed over picture of a respirator 51. Photo and type Type 1 to 10 PPM Photo of employee with canister unit TENTATIVE ORAFT 1-15-75 v- - location is-called an Actlon--Ai When atmospheric monitors show the-prssence Vinyl Chlorlde.ln excess of one '\ part per million parts of air, you will be per* AtwQty monitored^nthly^^cWU^*- * A A Bendlx Mlcronair II System will be issued for personal monitoring. A battery powered pump Is hooked onto your belt or placed In your pocket. The pump draws air through the plastic tubing to a charcoal container. After fouWieurs the charcoal will be analyzed to--d--e--termln the amount of Vinyl Chloride In the air that has passed through It. For personal protection, two types.of respir tors are provided, a half-face mask and a full- o* <rw.cc *- facejnask. \ During 1975, the law wffl^requlre a respirat only If the level of Vinyl Chloride gas in the air Is mowo than twenty-five parts per million parts of air. However, If you choose to wear one at levels under twenty-five parts per million of air, a respirator will be provided. If you choose to wear a respirator below the twenty-five parts per million level, ifce 4 can1ster^4ould provide sufficient protection only 'T- 20207008 BFG02375 52. Photo Photo of both half-face piece units 53. Photo Employee being assisted In putting on a half-face piece unit 54. Split Photo Employee with half-face piece unit attached to an air line and an em ployee with an air pak. 55. Photo and Art Close-up of employee with half-face piece unit Arrows pointing to edges of respirator 56. ArtRespirator Seal Test 1. Put the face mask on 2. Pinch the air hose shut 3. Inhale deeply 57. Someone putting on face mask 58. Someone pinching air hose 59. Respirator tight against someone's face TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 between one and ten parts of Vinyl Chloride per million parts of air. Two styles of the half-face respirator can be supplied. If you choose to wear a respirator at levels under twenty-five parts per million of air. Plant safety personnel will help determine the best-fitting mask for your face. The canister you use at levels between one and ten parts of Vinyl Chloride per million of air works on a demand type of air flow. A demand flc system requires you to breathe in, or demand air, for It to work. A positive air flow system constantly fores: O.: x air Into your respirator. A1r^upp4y=Hnas and a: paks are positive air flow systems. You must have a safe, air-tight seal around your face In order for any respirator to protect you. Here Is a quick test to check the quality of your seal: Put the face mask on Pinch the air hose shut Inhale deeply If the face mask pulls tightly against your face, you have a good seal. If, after readjusting It, you can still pull air In, notify your super- 20207009 BFG02376 TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 . Photo In addition to a respirator, you may be Employee In protective clothing about to enter a reactor required to wear protective clothing at certain 61. Photo Same employee as 51 but now plugging Into an air line with yellow light visible At ten parts per million, a yellow flashing light will come on. If you've chosen to wear a respirator when the VC level is below twenty-five parts per million, disconnect the canister and plug your air hose Into a C3M&m*otRT"fiTow air line. 62. Photo and type Photo of red light iJ) A red flashing light will Indicate that a Type-everyone must put on a.^respirator level of twenty-five parts of Vinyl Chloride per million of air Is present. Photo t-moinvee with mask on plugging Into an air line--red light In background By law, everyone then puts on a half-face re: plrator and plugs it Into an air supply line. 64. Type and Photo Type 100 PPM evacuate or use an alr-pak An audible alarm will indicate that a level of one hundred parts of Vinyl Chloride per millicr of air has been reached. At this point, all employees must evacuate the location, except those specifically designated to wear a ftTFP^fee, self- contained air pak unit. (PAUSE) 65. Photo Repeat 61 Remember, If you are wearing a respirator attached to a canister and the yellow alarm comes on, you should disconnect the canister and connect the hose to an air line. N roo o K O BFG02377 TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 Photo Repeat 63 When the red alarm light comes on each employee must put on a respirator and connect to an air line. 67. Photo Repeat 64 When you hear the audible alarm you must leave the area unless you are designated to re main; then, you must wear a fSESrswe alr-pak. (PAUSE) 68. Type and Photo Words--Medical surveillance over Photo--of employee receiving blood pressure check or X-ray Our medical surveillance program baete-up tho personal monitoPlfl9*program byprev4d4ngphysical examinations for all employees exposed to Vinyl Chloride In excess of one-half parts per million parts of air. 69. Type and Photo Same photo as 68* with type-- 1 than 10 years--physical yearly If you have worked In a Vinyl Chloride or Polyvinyl Chloride operation less than ten years, you will be examined not less than once a year by a plant physician. 70. Type and Photo Same photo as 68 wth type-- Over 10 years--two physicals If you have worked In a Vinyl Chloride or Polyvinyl Chloride operation for more than 10 years, you will be examined every six months. .71. Type 1 General Physical 2. Liver and Kidney test 3. Lung function test 4. Chest X-ray 5. Medical history plus a yearly liver scan for employees . receiving two physicals yearly The physical examinations consist of: .1 A general systemic check-up 2. A series of biochemical tests of the liver an: kidney functions, through blood and urine sampl es 3. A lung function test 4. A chest X-ray 5. A past medical history, and - 6. A yearly liver scan for employees who receive 7 two physicals yearly 20207011 BFG02318 TENTATIVE DRAFT 1-15-75 . Type Detects medical problems resulting from The purpose Is to detect ao^medlcal problem Vinyl Chloride exposure Imposed over that could result from exposure to Vinyl Chloride. picture of Medical Center 73. Photo of statement The physician will Issue a written state ment concerning your continued ability to work In an area of Vinyl Chloride exposure. 74. If physician states your health would be impaired, you and plant management will be notified Imposed over picture of main office If the physician states that your health could be harmed by continued work In a Vinyl Chloride-related operation, you and your plant manager will be notified. 75. Physical results kept on file 30 years The results of your physical examinations Imposed over picture of plant Medical facility will be kept on file for thirty years. The data will always be available to you and your personal physician. _____ (PAUSE) .Vlttone standing Inside poly building Over the years, we at B.F.Goodrich have tried to maintain a safe working environment by controlling potential dangers during the manufact ring process, by establishing safe work practices through training and by using modem equipment. 77. Vlttone leaving poly building The procedures we have reviewed are V4a4- 78. Close up shot of Vlttone to your health and well being. I personally pledge that we will continue to provide you with-: IN) S O ss BFG02379 Close up shot of Vlttone 80. Close up shot of Vlttone 81. (Con't) 82. A/V Production and Logo 83. Black out TENTATIVE ORAFT 1-15-75 V. Compute upaifittt concerning safety^ JUS& hazards; 2. The best safety equipment available; and 3. Work standards that adhere cuiiipl-etaly t^Vt^e letter and spirit of the law.' Thank you Music comes up full at end. 20207013 ' T" T BFG02380