Are Elevator Workers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?

A lift machinist repairing an elevator inside a lift shaft, surrounded by mechanical components and tools.

Even today, elevator workers are at risk for asbestos exposure. Besides elevator mechanics, elevator construction workers may be exposed to asbestos dust when refurbishing an older building. Asbestos, a naturally occurring material, was used widely in various building materials from the 1930s to the 1970s. The mineral was popular because of its ability to withstand […]