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Being exposed to asbestos can result in long-term health effects and in many cases, death. Typically, people who become ill from asbestos have been regularly exposed to the hazardous fibers through standard operations in a variety of occupations and job locations.
Exposure to asbestos in the workplace poses the highest risk of developing an illness such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, respiratory complications, or other asbestos-related diseases.
The duration and amount of exposure to asbestos will greatly increase the risk of injury or illness.
Occupations at Risk
There are a number of occupations that have an elevated risk of asbestos exposure. For years, asbestos was common in a variety of industrial and domestic products, which increased the chances for many occupations to come into contact with the toxic substance.
Examples of occupations posing the highest risk of breathing in toxic asbestos fibers while on the job include:
• Steel workers
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Miners• Mill workers
In addition, several other occupations face the risk of asbestos exposure including:
• Firefighters
• Railroad workers
• Auto mechanics
• Machinists
• Demolition workers
• Drywall removers
• Teachers
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, particularly those who served in the Navy from the 1930s to mid-1970s, were also frequently exposed to the toxic substance and have an elevated risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.
Workplace Exposure Laws
Due to the serious hazards caused by repeated exposure to asbestos, several laws and regulations have been developed to protect those in the workplace.
The Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that enforces workplace exposure laws that have been developed to protect those on the job. These laws define the permissible workplace exposure level at 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter for an eight-hour workday and one fiber per cubic centimeter in any thirty-minute time frame.
Get Help
If you believe that your illness or disease developed as result of exposure to asbestos in the workplace, it is important to know that help is available. You have every right to pursue an asbestos lawsuit and to seek compensation for your pain and suffering.
In addition, family members who have lost a loved one as a result of asbestos exposure in the workplace also have the right to file a lawsuit to seek monetary damages for their losses.
Contact us today for more information regarding your options.