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What steps is your company taking to ensure that mesothelioma asbestos exposure is not occurring in the work place? Have you considered that your work place may be putting your family and yourself in danger.
Recently 31 states recognize that cancer development in firefighters is likely due to conditions the firefighters were exposed to on the job. Firefighters, in some states, are qualified for workers’ compensation to help cover their medical costs after being exposed to asbestos You may wonder about the other 29 states? Why is this not recognized by all states?
One such reason may be the length of time it takes to develop the symptoms. Mesothelioma is one such cancer. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma. It can take 20-50 years for any symptoms to become manifest for the deadly cancer known as mesothelioma. (20-30 years)
Another industry afflicted by high rates of mesothelioma asbestos exposure is the automotive industry. The UK has seen many cases dealing with asbestos disease lately.
One of the major uses of asbestos was in the automotive industry, there is was used in breaks, clutches and gaskets. Even now automotive parts have lower levels of asbestos in them.
The problem lies in the microscopic asbestos fibers that have the potential to remain in the air for a long period of time. Asbestos, because of it’s inperceitible fibers, can remain airborne for long periods of time making it dangerous for anyone working or living around it.
Mechanics, because of the nature of their assignment, have a higher rate of exposure to asbestos. Many times older vehicles will have asbestos material in the the break pads, mechanics working on these cars need to take great care against exposure.
Asbestos exposure in the work place is dangerous and perilous, check with your employer to make sure yours is asbestos free. It may perserve you and your family!
Tags: asbestos cancer, Asbestos Exposure, asbestos poisoning, mesothelioma