Stefl felt it worthwhile that the Committee see this draft copy, but he is certain that the Federal Standards will be quite different. (2) Comments and Suggestions from Asbestos Information Association/North America.

PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT CHR-228 THE ENCLOSCO INFORMATION WAS ORTHEREO FROM A l/RRIETY OF SOURCES.

FILE NAME: Asbestos Information Association (AIA) DATE: 1972 July 12 DOC#: AIA110 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo RE Asbestos Labeling Issues A s b e s t o slof oroeatOTi Association /North America .22 Easi-MOUi Street- 'Mew 'York,. .

The division through a predecessor company can trace its ex- perience with asbestos to the stitched and woven linings of the twen- ties and early thirties These were produced on machines powered by more AlSsit SS, ALTHALTH AND BRAKE L. ee UY Asbestos has been widely publicized in recent years as a health hazard This is ironiu because the primary function of as- bestos is save lives -- whether it be used in brake linings or for fire prevention and retardation purposes in a large number of articles such as protective clothing insulating materials building products and theater curtains In considering the matter of asbestos and health it is in- portant to keep everything in proper perspective The problem is not unique to the asbestos industry alone There are a number of substances and materials in common use today that can be detrimental to health and safety under uncontrolled conditions conditions conditions conditions The key in every instance is a healthy respect for any poten- tial hazard as well as proper control and caution in the use of all substances and materials that can be injurious in any way The old rule of Safety First still applies According to The Asbestos Information Association the known facts about asbestos disease can be summed up as follows 1 Asbestos health risks today are almost exclusively confined to the occupational setting.. 2.

Mereness Executive Director Asbestos Information Association/NA 1660 L Street, N.W.

Luke's Hospital Gentlemen: On June 22, 1972, a special meeting of the Asbestos Information Association/North America will be held in the Biddle Room of the Harvard Club, 27 West 44th Street, New York City.

The attached paper, Asbestos and Health, published by the Asbestos Information Association/North America, gives a good, up-to-date summary of the concensus position of a large segment of the scientific community working in this area.

LIAISON WITH ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (AIA/NA) It was noted that Mr.

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Asbestos and Health, published by the Asbestos Information Association/North America, gives a good, up-to-date summary of the concensus position of a large segment of the scientific community working in this area.

'NORTH AMERICA ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square 4, Suite 509 Arlington, Virginia 22202 (703) 979-1150 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Dulles Marriott Hotel Washington, D.C.

Besed or> discussions at the Asbestos Information Association maetir>g in September, efficient vacuum cleaning systems should be of help not only in the flletory but in the brake service area.

Sidney Speil, representing the Asbestos Information Association/North America, spoke next.

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