The Risks Of Asbestos Exposure Asbestos poses little danger unless the microscopic fibers break down and become airborne. Workers who work with asbestos or smokers, as well as those suffering from lung diseases are at the highest risk. Second-hand exposure can result from workers bringing asbestos particles home in their http://www.stes.tyc.edu.tw/xoops/modules/profile/userinfo.php?uid=1928051