Asbestos Exposure
Long exposure to asbestos can increase the risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos related disease. In the past 70 years, over 28,000,000 individuals are been exposed to asbestos at work. If you ever have been exposed to materials that contains asbestos you may develop some form of asbestos related cancer.
Below are listed some of occupations that are most at risk for workers:
-carpenters
-construction workers
-demolition workers
-electricians
-merchant navy
-metal plate workers
-asbestos removal workers
-plumbers & gas fitters
-firefighters
-production fitters
-railway industry workers
-packing and gasket manufacturing workers
-roofers
-machinists
-sheet metal workers
-shipbuilding
-thermal insulation engineers/laggers
-transport workers
-vehicle body workers (eg brake & clutch linings and spray paint)
-welders
-tinsmiths
-dock yard workers...
This list is not exhaustive...
Asbestos Exposure Diagram
This image demonstrates how asbestos fibers can affect the body once inhaled or ingested. After fibers enter the body, they can become lodged in organs and body cavities, causing inflammation or infection. Over time, this can lead to the development of serious asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma. In this image, fibers affect the lining of the lungs, known as the pleural membrane, and the membranes that line the abdomen and heart. If fibers become lodged in the mesothelial membrane that surrounds these areas, they can cause cells to become cancerous, resulting in the development of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Please visit the Mesothelioma Overview page to learn more about mesothelioma, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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