Industrial Workers and Trades at Risk for Asbestos Exposure


Many trades are classified as industrial workers, making it challenging to accurately estimate asbestos exposure among them. This broad category includes a wide range of professions, such as those in the power plant industry. Consequently, individuals working in these trades may also face significant asbestos exposure risks.

  1. Electricians may encounter asbestos while working with electrical systems in older buildings.
  2. Industrial machinery erectors risk asbestos exposure during the assembly and installation of equipment.
  3. Insulators are at high risk of asbestos exposure due to their work with insulation materials that may contain asbestos.
  4. Furnace operators may be exposed to asbestos from insulation and components within heating systems.
  5. Machine operators can come into contact with asbestos when working with or around older machinery.
  6. Maintenance and repair workers may disturb asbestos-containing materials during routine fixes and upkeep.
  7. Mechanics are at risk of asbestos exposure from working with brake linings, clutches, and other automotive parts.
  8. Millwrights may be exposed to asbestos while installing or dismantling machinery in industrial settings.
  9. Molders are at risk of asbestos exposure from working with materials that contain asbestos in the molding process.
  10. Pipefitters can encounter asbestos in pipe insulation and related materials during installation or repairs.
  11. Welders may be exposed to asbestos from welding rods, protective clothing, or working in environments with asbestos-containing materials.