Safety Tip of the Week – Asbestos in Construction
Asbestos in Construction Asbestos is used in many products because of its high tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to chemical and thermal breakdown. Asbestos is used in insulation, fireproofing materials, automotive brakes, cement and wallboard materials, floor tiles, and roofing material. Exposure: Disturbing asbestos materials may generate airborne asbestos fibers. Asbestos...