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Asbestos-Mesothelioma (1:24)
Asbestos is a mineral fiber composed of oxygen, hydrogen, silicon, and other metal ions. “Miracle product” is what it was first introduced as for the insulation industry. What was unknown at the time, was that asbestos can get trapped in the lining of the lungs. This can cause scarring, diseases, and/or cancer. Many people such as Firefighters, Naval Veterans, Brake Mechanics, Construction Workers, etc. may have been exposed to this.
Construction workers were exposed to asbestos because of their working conditions. Construction products such as: plasters, oil burners, floor tiles, sheet rock, taping, roof paneling, gaskets, adhesives, ceiling tiles, etc. contain one type of asbestos, chrysotile. These construction workers most likely are plumbers, concrete workers, insulators, pipe fitters, electricians, sheet metal workers, etc.
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Naval Asbestos (2:00)
From about 1930-1970 asbestos containing products were used by the U.S. Navy in its ships and the yards.. No naval ship built before 1970 is free of asbestos. Asbestos was layed out in the engine, fire, and boiler rooms. It was also found in the sleep quarters, navigation rooms, and the mess halls. Products such as cables, valves, etc. All contained asbestos. Although most ships are now free of asbestos, not all are and most certainly were not.
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Brake Mechanic Asbestos (1:42)
Asbestos has been found in brake pads, clutch facings, and other parts for numerous years. Wearing down your automobile in everyday use, dust that contains asbestos is being released out of the car by the brake and clutch materials. When your car is then taken to the shop to get work done to it, the asbestos is released. Mechanics who handle these situations have a high risk to the exposure of asbestos.
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