Types of Metal Workers and At-Risk Trades in the Metalworking Industry Part 2


  1. Metal Workers: Metal workers often encountered asbestos in machinery insulation and protective gear used in high-temperature environments.
  2. Shipyard Workers: Shipyard workers were heavily exposed to asbestos used in ship insulation, fireproofing, and engine components.
  3. Smelters: Smelters faced asbestos exposure through insulation in furnaces and heat-resistant equipment in their work environment.
  4. Solderers: Solderers were at risk of asbestos exposure from soldering tools and insulated electrical components containing asbestos.
  5. Tool and Die Makers: Tool and die makers could have been exposed to asbestos in older machinery and industrial settings where asbestos was used for insulation.
  6. Welders: Welders frequently worked with asbestos-containing materials in welding rods, protective clothing, and insulated surfaces.