Monthly Archives: May 2011

Other exposed groups

Several other groups in North America have been studied to determine the effects of asbestos exposure. Railroad machinists Railroad machinists were exposed to significant amounts of mostly chrysotile asbestos, especially during the application and removal of asbestos insulation on the … Continue reading →

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Construction industry

In the past, the construction industry accounted for an estimated 70–80 per cent of total United States consumption of asbestos fibre, and an enormous number of workersin various construction trades have been exposed to varying amounts of asbestos. From 1958 … Continue reading →

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