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Archived News Release--Caution:
information may be out of date.
For more information call: 202) 219-8151
A special advisory group formed to determine the best means to protect
workers against hazards of metalworking fluids will hold its first meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Washington, D.C.
The Metalworking Fluids Standards Advisory Committee will meet from 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room C-5515(1A and 1B) of the U.S. Department of Labor,
200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Key agenda items will include discussion of committee procedures and
review of its charter, as well as discussions of exposure sources and
metalworking fluid operations, metalworking fluid design and uses and source
documents the committee may wish to use.
Metalworking fluids are widely used in manufacturing industries for
their coolant, lubricant and corrosion-resistant properties during operations
such as metal grinding, boring, drilling and turning. They are complex mixtures
of oils, detergents, biocides, lubricants, anti-corrosive agents and other
ingredients.
The 15 members of the committee represent small and large employers,
workers, academics, safety and health professionals and government agencies.
They will address such issues surrounding occupational exposure to metalworking
fluids as methods of analysis and measurement, health effects, significance of
risk and technological and economic feasibility.
Written comments, data, views or statements for consideration by the
committee should be submitted to Dr. Peter Infante, U.S. Department of Labor,
OSHA, Directorate of Health Standards Programs, Metalworking Fluids Standards
Advisory Committee, Room N-3178, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20210.
Interested persons may also address the committee on items on the
committee agenda. Persons wishing to make an oral presentation should provide
Dr. Infante with a summary of the presentation, an estimate of the time desired
and a statement of the interest the person represents. Time will be allotted to
speakers based on the amount of time available. The public may also be allowed
to participate in committee discussions, at the chair's discretion and subject
to time available.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Persons
who need special accommodations should contact Theresa Berry, Office of
Information and Consumer Affairs, OSHA, phone (202) 219-8615, ext. 106, or fax
(202) 219-5986.
Comments, requests for oral presentations and requests for special
accommodations should be submitted by Aug. 19, 1997.
Notice of the committee meeting is scheduled to be published in the
Monday, Aug. 11, 1997, Federal Register.
Archived News Release--Caution:
information may be out of date.
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