Category: Occupations With Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risk
Historical Exposure to Asbestos from Oregon Shipyards
Oregon's shipyards, scattered along its coastal regions, were pivotal hubs for maritime activities, particularly during periods of war and industrial expansion. Unfortunately, the history of these shipyards is also marked...
Historical Asbestos Exposure in New York Shipyards
The shipyards in New York have historically been significant centers of naval and maritime activity, which unfortunately included exposure to asbestos, especially during the peak years of the 20th century....
Asbestos Exposure in Rhode Island Shipyards
In Rhode Island, both Naval Station Newport and Quonset Point Naval Station have been sites where military and civilian workers may have been exposed to asbestos, particularly those who worked...
Asbestos Exposure in Pennsylvania Shipyards
In Pennsylvania, several shipyards have been historically associated with asbestos exposure, particularly before the regulations of the 1980s curtailed its widespread use. Asbestos was commonly utilized in shipyards for its...
Asbestos Exposure in South Carolina Shipyards
In South Carolina, several shipyards have been identified as sites where workers were potentially exposed to asbestos, particularly those employed before the 1980s. Asbestos, a harmful material once commonly used...
Texas Shipyards With Asbestos Exposure
Shipyards in Texas have historical significance due to their past use of asbestos, primarily in the mid-20th century when asbestos was a common material in ship construction and repair due...
Asbestos Exposure in Virginia Shipyards
Asbestos exposure in shipyards has been a significant health concern, particularly for veterans and workers in Virginia's shipbuilding industry. Many shipyards used asbestos extensively until the late 1970s due to...
Washington Shipyards With Asbestos Exposure
The shipyards in Washington State have historically been significant sites for asbestos exposure, primarily because asbestos-containing materials were widely used in ship construction and repair until the 1980s. Workers and...
Hawaii and Louisiana Shipyards and Asbestos Exposure
The shipyards in Hawaii and Louisiana have historically been significant sites for asbestos exposure, largely due to the extensive use of this hazardous material in shipbuilding and repair practices until...
Connecticut and Florida Shipyards with Asbestos Exposure
The shipyards in Connecticut and Florida have a historical significance due to their role in shipbuilding and maintenance, which unfortunately has been linked to asbestos exposure among Navy veterans and...