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3 asbestos fibers from tbs dust box section Is accomplished manually through four unloading thimbles In the bottom of dust box. Large oollector bags positioned with bag clamps receive the asbestos fiber (See photo.) The dust velocity nalntalned throughout the main duet system Is 4000 ft/ min. Hie system Is operated by a single exhauster, backward curved blade type, designed to handle 16,420 C.?.M. from 70, 4* diameter exhaust connectors. A 10$ leakage allowance brings the total C.?.lf. to 18,120, at 1629 R.F.U. A 40 HP - 1800 RHt motor Is used to operate the exhauster. This Installation has now been In operation approximately three years con tinuous service and has proven its value through results secured In Improved housekeeping, working conditions and good health Insurance. The waste asbestos fiber formerly thrown away has been reducod by 20$. In other words, we have added to our saleable waste 20 of good fiber which is valued at $300* per year. Health Routine The procedure which constitutes a complete program of health routine at the York Works, X feel 1s of tremendous Importance and if tlma permitted would justify more detail regarding the administration of each precautionary measure, la brief, this program to protect the health and safety of employees develops the foilcaring practices: 1. A thorough physical examination and pre-employment history a pro-requisite to Initial eploymoat, 2. A distribution of 0. g. Co. Booklets on general safety requirements requiring employees signatures. 3. A distribution of booklets on rules and precautions of safety and health applying specifically to tho York Works* 4. Distribution and furnishing of following materials: EXCASB 0031