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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Making Movies Can Be Hazardous to Your Health

The recent blog about the Mad Hatter's exposure to mercury has drawn much attention. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has revealed more movies associated with dangerous exposures at work.

Making movies could be a dangerous activity. In 1954 asbestos was dumped onto Bing Crosby by a stage hand above to simulated the appearance of snow while he was singing the theme song from "White Christmas". Asbestos is a known carcinogen, ie. lung cancer and mesothelioma.

NIOSH has posted a blog for readers to vote and comment on the movies with occupational hazards. Visit the NIOSH science blog.

To read more about asbestos and workers' compensation click here.