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813 Construction Worksite Safety
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Exposure to Asbestos

Workers in construction may be exposed to asbestos during the following activities:

Workers in construction may be exposed to asbestos.
  • demolishing or salvaging structures where asbestos is present
  • removing or encapsulating asbestos-containing materials
  • constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining, or renovating asbestos-containing structures or substrates
  • installing asbestos-containing products
  • cleaning up asbestos spills/emergencies
  • transporting, disposing of, storing, containing, and housekeeping involving asbestos or asbestos-containing products on a construction site

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9-9. When are workers most likely to be exposed to asbestos?