Evaluation of Airborne Asbestos Concentrations Associated with the Operation and Maintenance of Brakes and Clutches on Nonautomated Heavy Equipment

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Images of study equipment and activities. (a) Bucyrus-Erie 22B crane. (b) Crane and dragline. (c) Using compressed air to blow out rivet holes. (d) Grinding off rivet heads from back side of clutch band to remove linings. (e) Brake and clutch band assembly adjacent to operator seat on 22B. (f) Cleaning used linings with electric wire brush. (g) Sanding used linings with sandpaper. (h) Replacement brake and clutch linings.

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