Foundries Unveiled: Metal Production Amid Asbestos Hazards Foundry workers play a crucial role in the production of various metals through the process of casting, utilizing robust molds and heavy machinery. The primary role of a foundry worker is to melt…
Asbestos in Plastics: Unraveling Health Risks in Molding Processes for Workers Molders encountered asbestos in the mixing, processing, and sanding of molds and mold injection. The intersection of asbestos and molding presented health risks for molders. Asbestos fibers offered additional…
Asbestos Risks in Utilities: HVAC and Power Plant Workers Asbestos exposure is not uncommon in individuals who work or continue to work in the utilities industry, especially HVAC and power plant workers. Asbestos was frequently utilized in HVAC units and…
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…
Construction Workers and Asbestos: Risks and Prevention Construction workers face a heightened risk of occupational asbestos exposure, increasing their susceptibility to developing mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. The presence of asbestos in construction materials, such as paint, ceiling tiles, floor…
Union Overview A union is an organized group of workers who join together to collectively negotiate and advocate for better working conditions, wages, and benefits. Unions work by representing the collective interests of their members, negotiating with employers on various…
Asbestos Risks in Steel Mills: Protecting Workers from High Temperatures When working with metals, extremely high temperatures are vital to the entire process. Specifically, in steel mills, employees work with temperatures ranging from 842 degrees Fahrenheit to 2375 degrees Fahrenheit…
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,…
