Utility workers in water delivery and power generation could be exposed to asbestos through cement pipe, electrical ductwork, insulation, protective gear, and high-heat equipment. This video explains how asbestos was used because it was durable, fire-resistant, heat-resistant, and did not conduct electricity. Justinian Lane discusses how cutting, drilling, repairing, or working around asbestos-containing utility materials could create dangerous dust and expose workers to airborne fibers.
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