Other Occupations and Asbestos
For decades, a number of workers in various fields were at high risk for asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases due to the thousands of asbestos-containing products that they were subject to.
Asbestos-containing products can release asbestos fibers and dust into the air when disturbed, which when inhaled, can cause a number of health problems including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Unfortunately, many asbestos product manufacturers were aware of the health dangers to workers, yet continued production in unhealthy working environments.
Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, may take up to 40 years to manifest. Like many other diseases, it is important to catch the disease in its early stages. At-risk workers should pay close attention to any mesothelioma symptoms which include fluid in the lungs, chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue.
It is recommended that people who have spent a significant period of time working in the below fields with asbestos-containing products get a full physical evaluation by a doctor. Below is a list of some occupations that may have an increased risk of asbestos exposure. The following sections provide details on possible exposure and ways to seek legal action with asbestos attorneys.