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Mesothelioma: Occupational And Industry Exposure To Asbestos

MESOTHELIOMA

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Unfortunately, and quite shockingly, studies published by the Center For Disease Control (“CDC”), in conjunction with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (“NIOSH”), reveal that between 2,000 and 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States every year.

The study by the CDC/NIOSH also reveals that men are more likely to develop mesothelioma than are women, and that it is more common in older adults – people over 65. The entire report from the CDC/NIOSH is available at the CDC website.

In addition, it has been reported that in the United States, an estimated 27 million workers were exposed to aerosolized asbestos fibers between 1940 and 1979.

Workers That May Encounter Exposure to Asbestos

Reducing your exposure to asbestos may reduce your risk of mesothelioma. Most people with mesothelioma were exposed to the asbestos fibers at work. Workers who may encounter asbestos fibers include:

  1. Factory workers
  2. U.S. Navy personnel
  3. Insulation manufacturers
  4. Railroad workers
  5. Ship builders
  6. Gas mask manufacturers
  7. Construction workers
  8. Sheet metal workers
  9. Machinist mates in the Navy
  10. Auto mechanics
  11. Boiler makers
  12. Bricklayers
  13. Building inspectors
  14. Carpenters
  15. Demolition workers
  16. Drywallers
  17. Electricians
  18. Floor covering workers
  19. Furnace workers
  20. Glazers
  21. Grinders
  22. Hod carriers
  23. Insulators
  24. Iron workers
  25. Laborers
  26. Libby vermiculite exfoliation plant workers
  27. Longshoremen
  28. Maintenance workers
  29. Merchant marines
  30. Millwrights
  31. Miners
  32. Operating engineers
  33. Painters
  34. Pipe fitters
  35. Plasterers
  36. Plumbers
  37. Roofers
  38. Refinery workers
  39. Sheet metal workers
  40. Shipyard workers
  41. Steam fitters
  42. Tile setters
  43. Welders

Industries That May Encounter Exposure to Asbestos

Industries in which workers may be exposed to asbestos fibers include:

  1. Asbestos product manufacturing (insulation, roofing, building materials)
  2. Automotive repair shops ( especially those that involve repair of brakes, clutches)
  3. Construction companies
  4. Maritime companies
  5. Mining companies
  6. Offshore rust removal businesses
  7. Oil refineries
  8. Power plants
  9. Railroads
  10. Manufacturers of sand or abrasives
  11. Shipbuilders, ship lines, and ship yards
  12. Steel manufacturers
  13. Tile cutters

Follow all safety precautions in your workplace, such as wearing protective equipment. Talk to your doctor about other precautions you can take to protect yourself from asbestos exposure.

Older homes and buildings may contain asbestos. In many cases, it's more dangerous to remove the asbestos than it is to leave it intact. Breaking up asbestos may cause fibers to become airborne, where they can be taken into your body as you breathe. Consult experts trained to detect asbestos in your home. These experts may test the air in your home to determine whether the asbestos is a risk to your health. Don't attempt to remove asbestos from your home — hire a qualified expert.

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