Job Sites Associated with Asbestos Exposure
Key Takeaways Asbestos was used across a wide range of industries because it was affordable, lightweight, heat-resistant, and an effective insulator — but inhaling its fibers can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other serious diseases. Shipyards used asbestos extensively in pipe insulation, boiler rooms, and felt wrapping — often in poorly ventilated spaces where fiber […]
