How big is risk of asbestos
Posted on: October 4, 2023Millions of American workers have been exposed to Asbestos since the early 1940s. Research and investigations have shown that individuals who have had only brief exposures to Asbestos can develop asbestos related diseases, example mesothelioma. However, it is also known that heavy exposure over a longer period of time shows no signs of illness in the beginning. It will take about 10-40 years for the symptoms of asbestos exposure to appear.
Evidence also suggests that family members of an individual who has an increased amount of asbestos exposure are also at risk of developing Mesothelioma. This is because that individual brings home asbestos dust in shoes, clothing, hair and skin. This type of asbestos exposure is called paraoccupational exposure.
The risk of developing asbestos depends on:
The industry and company you are working in
Extent of asbestos exposure
Asbestos put into products such as walls and tiles does not pose a lot of risk to exposure. This is only if these products are not damaged and they do not release asbestos fibers into the air. This can happen by sawing and drilling, etc.
When you breathe in asbestos fibres that go in the air, you have a greater chance of developing this disease.
People involved in occupations such as insulation and brake mechanic, etc are more at risk of developing asbestos.
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