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Fiber Release During the Removal of Asbestos-Containing Gaskets: A Work Practice Simulation

William E. Longo
,
William B. Egeland
,
Richard L. Hatfield
&
Larry R. Newton
Pages 55-62 | Published online: 30 Nov 2010

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