Farmer Health Tag

NDSGA | Farmers and Asbestos

Agricultural workers and farmers are exposed to asbestos in farm equipment and building materials. Vermiculite, a mineral that’s safe in its pure form, can also pose a risk if asbestos contaminated the vermiculite mine. Asbestos has been found in vermiculite soil mixes and conditioners. Learn more about how exposure happens, products containing asbestos, asbestos in […]

Agricultural workers and farmers are exposed to asbestos in farm equipment and building materials. Vermiculite, a mineral that’s safe in its pure form, can also pose a risk if asbestos contaminated the vermiculite mine. Asbestos has been found in vermiculite soil mixes and conditioners. Learn more about how exposure happens, products containing asbestos, asbestos in the soil and...