Occupational Exposure
Schools Built Before 1980 Are Asbestos Time Bombs: 35,000 Buildings Still Contain Friable Materials
Anna Jackson
April 1, 2026
At least 35,000 U.S. schools built before 1980 contain friable asbestos. Learn why pre-1980 school buildings pose ongoing exposure risks and what legal options workers have.
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