Pipefitters

Pipefitters worked in a variety of fields – chemical plants, power plants, refineries, shipyards, steel mills, water treatment plants, and a variety of other industrial settings – repairing pipes and piping systems. In cutting, manipulating, and joining pipes, they were exposed to asbestos from insulation, joint compound, floor & ceiling tiles, and more.

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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