Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos Exposure

Long exposure to asbestos can increase the risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos related disease. In the past 70 years, over 28,000,000 individuals are been exposed to asbestos at work. If you ever have been exposed to materials that contains asbestos you may develop some form of asbestos related cancer.


Below are listed some of occupations that are most at risk for workers:


-carpenters
-construction workers
-demolition workers
-electricians
-merchant navy
-metal plate workers
-asbestos removal workers
-plumbers & gas fitters
-firefighters
-production fitters
-railway industry workers
-packing and gasket manufacturing workers
-roofers
-machinists
-sheet metal workers
-shipbuilding
-thermal insulation engineers/laggers
-transport workers
-vehicle body workers (eg brake & clutch linings and spray paint)
-welders
-tinsmiths
-dock yard workers...

This list is not exhaustive...

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See also:
Significant Occupational Exposure Rating