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June 1986 booklet from EPA's Asbestos Action Program, known as the 'Gold Book', warning auto mechanics about asbestos in brake linings and clutch facings. It explains that brake and clutch work can release millions of fibers. Compressed-air cleaning produced up to 16 million fibers per cubic meter near the mechanic's face, and dry or wet rags, brushes and solvent sprays also spread fibers. Fibers linger in garages and can be carried home on clothing. The booklet describes asbestos diseases and the medical tests for them, gives step-by-step instructions for enclosure equipment with a HEPA vacuum for cleaning drum brakes, and ends with a reference list.
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- US Environmental Protection Agency
- Agency
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Date
- 1986
- Library no.
- ACL Doc 21593 · asbestosclaims.law/library/21593
- Rights
- US government work, in the public domain.
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“Guidance for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Auto Mechanics.” 1986. US Environmental Protection Agency. AsbestosClaims.Law Library, ACL Doc 21593. https://asbestosclaims.law/library/21593.
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