Workers and Employers
![Construction worker drilling into concrete.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/construction_worker_dust.jpg)
Asbestos and silica can be present in several settings, including construction, carpentry, mining, and concrete work.
Asbestos can be found in the following materials, but not limited to:
- Floor tiles
- Roof shingles
- Cement
- Automotive brakes
- Electrical, plumbing, acoustical, and structural insulation materials
Silica dust can be created from the following products, but not limited to:
- Stone
- Granite
- Concrete
- Rock
If you believe that you may have been exposed to asbestos or silica, you can discuss your symptoms and history with your physician and employer.