OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
2006-07 Edition
INSULATION WORKERS
Significant Points
Workers must follow strict safety guidelines to protect themselves from insulating irritants, such as deteriorating asbestos fibers in construction materials.
Most insulation workers learn their work informally on the job; others complete formal apprenticeship programs.
Job opportunities in the occupation are expected to be excellent.
Courtesy of The Bureau of Labor Statistics

Asbestos insulation found in industrail equipment, pipes, and boilers