Firefighters are quite important to the community since they protect people against fires and other perils. Unfortunately, firefighters face many safety and health risks. When people think of the different safety and health risks firefighters face, they often think of hazards such as burns, crush injuries from collapsing buildings, and smoke inhalation. Indeed, all these are risks that need to be acknowledged. However, apart from these well-known risks, firefighters face unique asbestos exposure risks. While a firefighter’s set of soot-covered overalls is a sign of a brave and proud firefighter, it is also a sign of potentially deadly asbestos contamination.
How are Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos?
During the 20th century, asbestos-contaminated materials were widely used in buildings. Most manufacturers only phased out the use of asbestos after its link to fatal illnesses was publicly revealed. However, despite the phasing out, the toxic substance remains in millions of old buildings across America.
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