Military Asbestos Exposure in Women

Women were exposed to asbestos both as servicewomen and spouses of others serving en the military.

While the military has traditionally been male-dominated, women have served and continue to serve en various roles, both on and off the frontlines. And being en the military comes with a heightened chance of being exposed to asbestos, regardless of branch. 

El asbesto no tiene sabor ni olor.

Es posible que no sepa que lo está respirando.

Not just the Navy

Some sectors, such as the Marina, have historically had a higher incidence of exposure, given the prevalence of asbestos en shipbuilding and en other artillery – but no branch is immune. En fact, asbestos has even been found en military housing, meaning service men and women can even be exposed when not on duty. 

Because females frequently serve alongside their male counterparts, they are just as likely to be exposed to this silent killer. Here are a few quick bullet points about asbestos exposure among servicewomen and female spouses en the U.S. military.

The Army is Failing to Keep House ‘Safe’ from Lead Paint, Asbestos

The U.S. Army is facing criticism and concerns over its failure to ensure that family housing is safe from hazardous materials like lead paint and asbestos. These dangerous substances pose significant health risks, especially to children, and the Army’s inability to address this issue is a cause for alarm. 

Casi todos los edificios construidos antes de mediados de la década de 1980 contenían productos y materiales de construcción de asbesto.

Practically every building constructed before the mid-1980s contained asbestos materials, sometimes from the roof shingles down to the basement insulation.

The construction industry, en general, commonly used lead paint and asbestos before recognizing health hazards of these toxins. Exposure to lead paint can lead to developmental issues en children and severe health problems en adults. Asbestos exposure is linked to deadly diseases like mesotelioma. 

The failure to address these issues not only jeopardizes the health and safety of military families but also undermines the trust and confidence they have en the Army’s commitment to their well-being. The Army must take immediate and comprehensive action to identify, mitigate, and remove these hazardous materials from military housing.

Understanding Secondary Asbestos Exposure 

Exposición secundaria al asbesto, also known as second-hand asbestos exposure or indirect asbestos exposure, occurs when individuals are exposed to asbestos fibers without working directly with asbestos-containing materials. 

Second-hand asbestos exposure typically occurs en non-occupational settings and can affect individuals who have close contact with someone who works with or around asbestos. Here’s a more en-depth understanding of second-hand asbestos exposure.

Second-hand Asbestos Exposure and Children

Exposición al asbesto de segunda mano en children is a particularly concerning issue because children are more vulnerable to the health risks associated with asbestos exposure. 

This type of exposure typically occurs when children come into contact with asbestos fibers brought home by family members who work with or around asbestos-containing materials. Here are some key considerations regarding second-hand asbestos exposure and children:

1. Increased Vulnerability: 

Children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of asbestos due to their developing bodies and immune systems. Asbestos exposure at a young age can have long-lasting and severe health consequences.

2. Common Scenarios: 

Children can be exposed to asbestos when miembros de la familia, such as parents or caregivers, return home from work at jobs that involve asbestos. The asbestos fibers can be present on clothing, shoes, and even en the hair and skin of the worker, potentially putting children at risk.

3. Residential Exposure: 

Living en homes with asbestos-containing materials can also expose children. As materials containing asbestos deteriorate, fibers can become airborne during home renovations or repairs.

4. Schools and Public Buildings: 

Children and school staff can face exposure en older schools and public buildings where asbestos-containing materials may still be present. Disturbances during maintenance or renovations can release asbestos fibers into the environment.

5. Health Risks: 

Children exposed to secondhand asbestos can develop severe health conditions como el mesotelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. The latency period for these diseases is often quite long, so symptoms may not manifest until later en life.

People who worked en these industries prior the mid-1980s have a higher risk of developing enfermedades relacionadas con el asbesto:

Construcción	Fábricas	Fundiciones	Refinerías	Astilleros	Minería / Molienda
Demolición	Aislamiento	Trabajadores del acero	Instalación de tuberías	Construcción naval	Mecánicos
Techumbre	Textiles	Trabajadores del hierro	Calderas	Extinción de incendios	Reparación de frenos
Piso	Cemento	Electricistas	Reparación de juntas	Ferrocarril	Climatización

Desafortunadamente también lo hacen sus familias.

AsbestosClaims.Law

Asbestos claims aren’t just a day en the office for Justinian C. Lane. 

Nuestro fundador, Justinian C. Lane, conoce de primera mano los efectos devastadores del asbesto.

Tanto sus abuelos como su padre, todos trabajadores del asbesto, fallecieron de cánceres inducidos por el asbesto sin darse cuenta de su elegibilidad para juicios por asbesto u otras formas de compensación.

Nuestro objetivo es evitar tales trágicos descuidos informando y guiando a las víctimas y sus familias a través de sus opciones legales.

Si usted o sus seres queridos han sufrido como resultado de la exposición al asbesto, podría ser elegible para una compensación considerable. Estos fondos podrían cubrir tratamientos médicos, servicios de remoción de asbestos y salvaguardar su salud.

Además, los fideicomisos de asbesto ofrecen una compensación sin necesidad de un juicio, brindando un camino más rápido y sencillo hacia la justicia.

Comuníquese con nosotros en [email protected] o (206) 455-9190 para obtener ayuda con su reclamo. Ofrecemos escucha compasiva, explicaciones claras y no cobramos un centavo a menos que ganemos su caso.

Más allá de las demandas legales, también asesoramos sobre discapacidad de veteranos, seguridad social y protección laboral como compensación de trabajadores, FELA, y La ley de Jones para trabajadores marítimos.

There’s no risk or cost to connect with our experienced team about your rights. Our commitment to your well-being means no fees unless you receive compensation.

También presentamos WARD, la base de datos de investigación mundial sobre el asbesto. Es el recurso más completo de información relacionada con el asbesto.

W.A.R.D. assists en pinpointing potential exposure scenarios, asbestos-containing products, and can indicate the types and potential amounts of compensation you may be entitled to receive.
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