Chrysotile Asbestos in the Crosshairs: Worker Health in Manville and Connecticut

Chrysotile Asbestos in the Crosshairs: Worker Health in Manville and Connecticut The chrysotile asbestos factories in Manville, New Jersey, and Connecticut offer significant insights into the occupational health impacts associated with asbestos exposure, particularly the role of chrysotile asbestos in mesothelioma incidence. These cases underscore the complexities and challenges in studying asbestos-related diseases, including the latency periods and the importance of exposure intensity. Manville, New Jersey: A Case Study in Exposure and Health Outcomes The Manville plant, operational for over seven decades, represented one of the world’s largest asbestos manufacturing sites.