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Asbestos was once commonly used in a variety of trades and occupations for many uses. As a result, millions of workers have unfortunately been exposed to asbestos and asbestos-related products�some without their knowledge. The harms and risks of asbestos exposure are quite real and severe.
People are exposed to asbestos mainly through inhalation of fibers in the air they breathe. This may occur during mining and processing of asbestos, during the production of asbestos-containing products, or during the installation of asbestos insulation. It may also occur when older asbestos-containing materials begin to break down. In any one of these situations, asbestos fibers tend to create a dust composed of tiny particles that can float in the air. Asbestos fibers were commonly used in the United States in thousands of different products and industries. The ability of asbestos to endure high temperatures made it a particularly attractive ingredient in insulation materials. Additionally, the strong and flexible nature of asbestos likewise made it a popular material in the construction and manufacturing industries. Asbestos has been used in thousands of products throughout this country. As a result, millions of American workers and families have likely been exposed to this extremely dangerous product. Today, many Americans suffer from asbestos related diseases�without any knowledge that their diseases were caused by exposure to products containing asbestos. How does this happen? It is not uncommon for asbestos dust particles to be in the air. For instance, when products containing asbestos are disturbed in some manner�perhaps by sawing a piece of insulation containing asbestos�the asbestos dust particles are released into the air. Since airborne asbestos particles are invisible to the naked eye, people do not know that they have been exposed to asbestos until some time later. The ability of asbestos dust fibers to go undetected poses a substantial health risk to American workers in industries which utilized or relied on asbestos or asbestos-related products. Unfortunately, the ability of asbestos fibers to remain in the air for extended periods of time makes this product dangerous to not only employees of specific industries, but also to any person who happens to be located in the same geographical area. Asbestos thus indiscriminately poses a risk to workers and non-workers alike. Family members of asbestos workers are also potentially exposed to higher levels of asbestos because the fibers are carried home on the workers' clothing and then can be inhaled by others in the household. The work of removing asbestos from homes and other buildings can also cause asbestos exposure. A variety of particular trades and occupations face a greater risk of possible exposure to asbestos and asbestos-related products. For a list of trades and job sites frequently affected by asbestos or asbestos-related products, click here. For further information on asbestos-related diseases, please click here. Asbestos Related Injuries | Occupations and Job Sites | Asbestos Related Diseases |