Electricians

Electricians performed quite a bit of work that exposed them to asbestos. Asbestos was often used to insulate wiring and asbestos insulation was also used on breaker boxes and circuit breakers. Bakelite, which contains asbestos, was a common material electricians worked with.

Foundries

Foundries

Asbestos Exposure in Foundries: Legal Rights for Michigan Workers Foundry workers across Michigan face significant health risks from asbestos exposure, a danger that persists decades after initial contact with these deadly fibers. Workers in aluminum smelters and metal works regularly…

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Plastics

Plastics

Asbestos in Plastic Manufacturing: Health Risks for Workers in Molding and Processing The plastics industry’s widespread use of asbestos plastic compounds exposed countless workers to deadly fibers during manufacturing, molding, and finishing processes. From the 1940s through the 1980s, asbestos…

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Utilities

Utilities

Asbestos Exposure Risks for Utility Workers: Power Plants and HVAC Systems Utility workers, particularly those in HVAC systems and power plant operations, face significant asbestos exposure risks that can lead to mesothelioma and other serious respiratory diseases decades after initial…

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Refineries

Refineries

Asbestos Risks in Refineries: Protecting Oil Workers Oil refinery workers face potential asbestos exposure through various avenues due to the historical use of asbestos in machinery, equipment, building materials, and safety gear. Asbestos was prevalent in the insulation of high-temperature…

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Construction

Construction

Construction Worker Mesothelioma: Understanding Asbestos Exposure Risks When a construction worker is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the devastating news often stems from decades-old asbestos exposure on job sites. Construction workers face one of the highest risks of occupational asbestos exposure due…

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Steel Mills

Steel Mills

Steel Mill Asbestos Exposure: A.K. Steel, A.M. Byers, and Industrial Workers at Risk Steel mill workers across Michigan and nationwide face significant asbestos exposure risks due to the extreme temperatures required in metal production processes. From A.K. Steel facilities to…

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Maritime

Maritime

Asbestos Concerns in Maritime: Safeguarding Workers at Sea Asbestos exposure poses a longstanding concern for maritime industry workers, who often find themselves in potentially contaminated environments. Crew members on various types of vessels, including but not limited to supply boats,…

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Auto

Auto

Asbestos in Automotive: Navigating Risks and Worker Safety Auto mechanics, whether hobbyists or full-time professionals face an increased risk of asbestos exposure due to the nature of their work. Asbestos is found in numerous automobile parts, putting thousands of mechanics…

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