Electricians

Electricians performed quite a bit of work that exposed them to asbestos. Asbestos was often used to insulate wiring and asbestos insulation was also used on breaker boxes and circuit breakers. Bakelite, which contains asbestos, was a common material electricians worked with.

Chemical

Chemical

Asbestos Risks in the Chemical Industry: Ensuring Workplace Safety Chemical plants commonly utilize asbestos to safeguard their machinery from exposure to dangerous temperatures or hazardous chemicals. Some chemical plants even used asbestos in some of their products. Unfortunately, this use…

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Shipyards

Shipyards

Asbestos in Shipyards: Ensuring Safety for Maritime Workers Asbestos, prized for its resistance to corrosion and high temperatures, found widespread use in the shipbuilding industry. Shipyard equipment often incorporated asbestos insulation, and shipyard buildings were constructed with asbestos-corrugated sheeting. Asbestos…

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