There is a strong synergistic relationship between asbestos exposure, smoking, and the likelihood of lung cancer. Avoid procuring or bringing onto the site any product known to contain asbestos. Be especially cautious when procuring surplus or used equipment that may have been made before most uses of asbestos were phased out. Ensure the equipment is suitably labeled to alert others to the potential hazard of disturbing the asbestos component. Jefferson Lab's known asbestos materials Jefferson Lab has no known friable asbestos-containing materials.
All materials are in good condition.