Industries In Pennsylvania That Exposed Workers to Asbestos
Key Takeaways Pennsylvania’s industrial history created widespread asbestos exposure across multiple industries — including automobile repair, construction, steel mills, power plants, and shipbuilding. The automobile industry used asbestos in brake pads, clutches, and gaskets. Mechanics in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton were at particularly high risk. The construction industry used asbestos in cement, insulation, flooring, and […]
