Category: Occupations With Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risk
Shipyards in California where Workers and Veterans may have been Exposed to Asbestos
In California, numerous shipyards have been identified as sites where workers and veterans might have been exposed to asbestos, particularly before the 1980s when asbestos was widely used in ship...
Asbestos Exposure in Alabama Shipyards
Asbestos exposure has been a significant concern in Alabama shipyards, particularly for workers and veterans involved in shipbuilding and repair activities. Asbestos was widely used in the shipbuilding industry until...
Use of Asbestos in Shipyards and its Repercussions
The use of asbestos in shipyards, especially in the construction and maintenance of naval and commercial vessels, is a significant chapter in the industrial history of the 20th century. Before...
Difference Between Secondary and Environmental Asbestos Exposure
The following breaks down the differences between secondary exposure and environmental asbestos exposure. Environmental Asbestos Exposure: Environmental asbestos exposure refers to direct exposure to asbestos fibers that exist naturally in...
Plumbing Industry Asbestos Risks
There are risks faced by other workers in the plumbing industry, such as pipefitters and steamfitters, who have historically been exposed to asbestos. These professionals, who were tasked with installing,...
HVAC Workers at Mesothelioma Risk
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) workers are at risk for mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, particularly if they worked in environments where asbestos was present before its risks were...
HVAC Workers Asbestos Safety Guidelines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States of America has implemented specific safeguards to protect HVAC workers, particularly those working in environments where asbestos exposure is...
HVAC Workers and Asbestos Exposure
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) professionals are at risk of asbestos exposure due to the nature of their work in various building types, especially in structures built before the...
Common Sources of Secondary Asbestos Exposure
Secondary asbestos exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are unknowingly transferred from a primary source, such as a workplace, to a secondary location or person. This can happen through various means,...
Secondary Asbestos Exposure Risks
Secondary asbestos exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are unknowingly transferred from a primary source, such as a workplace, to a secondary location or person. This can happen through various means,...