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Four Things Construction Professionals Need to Know About Asbestos
Asbestos exposure is a health risk and financial liability for construction professionals, so understanding those consequences along with OSHA regulations, identification and mitigation, and what workers with a history of exposure should do is key.
By Daniel King
July 3, 2019
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by Daniel King
Daniel King is an investigative writer and asbestos expert at The Mesothelioma Center in Orlando, Florida. His passion for research and environmental issues fuels his drive to educate others about the dangers of asbestos exposure. He has a bachelor’s degree in humanities and master’s degree in writing and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.
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