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New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.

New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.

Date2/11/1975
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New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
2/11/1975
Asbestos fibres are considered choice if over 5/8 of an inch in length
Asbestos fibres are considered choice if over 5/8 of an inch in length
10/11/1941
Brad Colbert, president of Crossley Karastan Carpets Ltd., Rexdale, shows carpet made by the company at its plant in Truro, Nova Scotia to sharon Ferendez, a hostess at carpet show at the Automotive Bldg. Until Wednesday. Most carpets now are made of synthetic fibres instead of wool.
Brad Colbert, president of Crossley Karastan Carpets Ltd., Rexdale, shows carpet made by the company at its plant in Truro, Nova Scotia to sharon Ferendez, a hostess at carpet show at the Automotive Bldg. Until Wednesday. Most carpets now are made of synthetic fibres instead of wool.
1/12/1976
Asbestos plant workers at Matachewan cheer at midnight when they learn Ontario government has ordered the $33 million United Asbestos plant closed for(...)
Asbestos plant workers at Matachewan cheer at midnight when they learn Ontario government has ordered the $33 million United Asbestos plant closed for(...)
4/12/1976
Asbestos research Health hazard in spotlight
Asbestos research Health hazard in spotlight
2/14/1974
Conner Barnett, 14, left, Alex Loubert, 12, and Martin Kuryllo, 13, plunge into summer yesterday as they go for a cooling dip. They jumped off the bridge linking Algonquin and Ward's islands
Conner Barnett, 14, left, Alex Loubert, 12, and Martin Kuryllo, 13, plunge into summer yesterday as they go for a cooling dip. They jumped off the bridge linking Algonquin and Ward's islands
8 June 1997
Technologist Jane Dillon prepares water from the Canadian Johns-Manville plant for testing at the Ontario Research Foundation
Technologist Jane Dillon prepares water from the Canadian Johns-Manville plant for testing at the Ontario Research Foundation
2/14/1974
Suited for his work, Wearing an asbestos safety suit complete with its own supply of air, Alan Larimer safely walks through the flames of an oil fire (...)
Suited for his work, Wearing an asbestos safety suit complete with its own supply of air, Alan Larimer safely walks through the flames of an oil fire (...)
9/27/1962
Report criticized Ken Montgomery, right, president of the union local at the Johns-Manville workers
Report criticized Ken Montgomery, right, president of the union local at the Johns-Manville workers
5/8/1984
Report criticized Ken Montgomery, right, president of the union local at the Johns-Manville Co
Report criticized Ken Montgomery, right, president of the union local at the Johns-Manville Co
5/8/1984
Beaming up: Bruce Small, right, a construction engineer specializing in enviornmental health, and Joe Vella, who is building under healthier home guidelines
Beaming up: Bruce Small, right, a construction engineer specializing in enviornmental health, and Joe Vella, who is building under healthier home guidelines
2/4/1995
Please smoke here: Dedicated smoker Heinz Fuhrman, displays guidelines urging workers to smoke in a Toronto auto repair shop, which is even offering start smoking courses
Please smoke here: Dedicated smoker Heinz Fuhrman, displays guidelines urging workers to smoke in a Toronto auto repair shop, which is even offering start smoking courses
12/1/1988