Pennsylvania Logging and Lumber Mills: Unexpected Asbestos Exposure Risks
Key Takeaways Pennsylvania’s logging and lumber industries are not commonly associated with asbestos, but many mills relied on asbestos-containing equipment and building materials throughout the 20th century. Asbestos was commonly used in boilers, kilns, steam pipes, insulation, gaskets, roofing materials, and machinery because of its heat resistance and durability. Maintenance workers, millwrights, mechanics, electricians, boiler […]
