D. R. Ackerson to H. B. Rhodes: Action Alert on New York Asbestos Warning Label Bill A. 11129-A (1980)

An 'Action Alert' form dated 6/6/80 asked H. B. Rhodes for his opinion on New York Assembly Bill A. 11129-A, which would require a warning legend on products containing asbestos fiber. The returned form is checked as opposed to the bill and in favor of working against its passage. Handwritten comments say asbestos labels are already required by OSHA and DOT and that the bill would require labels on all products. The form is attached to the bill text and a page of draft caution/danger label wording for asbestos fiber products.

What the document holds

• Page 1: Action Alert form dated 6/6/80 from D. R. Ackerson to H. B. Rhodes on NY bill A. 11129-A, with checked responses and handwritten comments
• Pages 2-3: Text of New York Assembly Bill A. 11129-A (March 25, 1980), adding Article 39 to the General Business Law on labeling asbestos-bearing products
• Page 4: Typed caution/danger label wording for asbestos fiber products referring to Union Carbide's material safety data sheet

People and organizations

From D. R. Ackerson (Manager-Public Affairs N., Room 4571, Tarrytown) to H. B. Rhodes (Metals, Niagara Falls (printed 'Nia Falls')).

• Harrison B. Rhodes (recipient)
• Union Carbide Corporation (its organization)
• New York State Assembly (named)

Related pages

Pages on our site about what this document covers: Duty to Warn · New York Asbestos Exposure Sites: Worksites, Industries, and Trust Coverage.

About this copy

This is document UC-3501 of the Union Carbide documents, documents produced and used as evidence in asbestos lawsuits against Union Carbide, 4 pages. Production numbers UCC 009056 to UCC 009058.