Asbestos abatement workers face serious risks when removing old asbestos insulation, pipe covering, and other materials from industrial sites, homes, and commercial buildings. This video explains how workers who performed asbestos removal decades ago were often called laborers rather than abatement workers, even though they handled dangerous materials. Justinian Lane discusses why asbestos can remain in place for decades and how removing it can release hazardous fibers into the air.
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