Other Individuals At Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Schools
Posted on: September 30, 2024- Faculty members are at risk of asbestos exposure in schools, particularly if they work in older buildings with outdated insulation.
- Facility maintenance personnel face a high risk of asbestos exposure due to their regular interaction with building materials that may contain asbestos.
- Janitors are at risk of asbestos exposure while cleaning and maintaining school facilities, especially when disturbing dust or damaged materials.
- Other school staff, such as administrative workers, can be exposed to asbestos if they work in areas where asbestos-containing materials are present or disturbed.
- Parents who visit schools, particularly those involved in volunteer activities, may be at risk of asbestos exposure if the buildings have asbestos-containing materials.
- Students are vulnerable to asbestos exposure in schools if they spend time in older buildings where asbestos materials are present and deteriorating.
- Teachers working in schools with asbestos-containing materials are at risk of exposure, especially if these materials are damaged or disturbed.
- Volunteers who spend time in schools, assisting with various activities, may be at risk of asbestos exposure if they come into contact with contaminated materials.