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Asbestos, widely used for its insulation properties and durability, was a common material in various industries, including construction and shipbuilding, until the recognition of its health hazards led to a...

The phenomenon of secondary asbestos exposure, especially among family members of workers, is a crucial aspect often overlooked in discussions about asbestos-related health risks. The transmission of asbestos fibers—from the...

Servicing Arc Chutes: Arc chutes, essential in circuit breakers for insulation and circuit protection, can be a source of asbestos exposure. These components, especially those installed before the mid-1980s, were...

Top 10 jobs associated with asbestos exposure based on the provided data of 1,450 cases: Pipefitters or plumbers (192 cases) Boilermakers (110 cases) Maintenance workers (92 cases) Machinists (89 cases)...

Plumbers are at risk of asbestos exposure from various products that were commonly used in plumbing systems. The risk arises due to the durability and heat resistance properties of asbestos,...

Plumbers are exposed to asbestos primarily through their work with older pipe systems and materials that contain asbestos. Here's how this exposure typically occurs: Handling Asbestos-Containing Insulation: Many older buildings...

Asbestos was widely used in a variety of construction products due to its durability, fire resistance, and insulating properties. However, its harmful health effects have led to its phased-out use...

Woodworkers Builders Wrecking teams Wiring experts Floor layers Building examiners Domestic device fitters Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning technicians Thermal insulators Decorators Pipefitters Shinglers