Another worker blows the insulation from the compressor hose into the empty space. When insulating buildings as they are being built, insulation installers use a different method. In these situations, workers staple long strips of insulation to exterior walls and ceilings before the drywall is installed. When working on building renovations, insulation installers often must remove the old insulation. Asbestos, which was used as insulation in the past, can cause cancer and must be removed with care.
Workers follow specific instructions and techniques when removing asbestos.
First, they seal and depressurize the area that contains the asbestos. Then they remove the asbestos using hand tools and special vacuum cleaners. Insulation Installers is in the Building and Construction Career Cluster.