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.
