Welders

Welders were directly exposed to asbestos through their welding rods and safety gear. Because of the extreme heat required in welding, asbestos protected workers and equipment with its heat resistant properties. Welders wore gloves, aprons, helmets, and jackets that may have contained asbestos and even worked on asbestos-containing products such as boilers and pipes.

Foundries

Foundries

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…

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Utilities

Utilities

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…

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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 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…

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Steel Mills

Steel Mills

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…

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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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Chemical

Chemical

Asbestos Risks in the Chemical Industry: Ensuring Workplace Safety Chemical plants commonly utilize asbestos to safeguard their machinery from exposure to dangerous temperatures or hazardous chemicals. Some chemical plants even used asbestos in some of their products. Unfortunately, this use…

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