HVAC and appliance repair workers could encounter asbestos while installing ducts, repairing heating systems, servicing appliances, or working around insulation, mastics, adhesives, and heat-resistant components. This video explains how asbestos was used in materials connected to ventilation, heating, and large appliances, and how drilling, sanding, grinding, or repair work could create asbestos dust.
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