Chemical plant workers could be exposed to asbestos through pipe insulation, gaskets, filtration materials, and industrial equipment used around acids, heat, and chemical processes. This video explains why certain types of asbestos were valued for chemical resistance and how asbestos-containing gaskets and other materials were used in chemical plant operations. Justinian Lane discusses how workers handling or replacing these products may have released asbestos fibers into the air.
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