{"id":12682,"date":"2023-02-13T00:31:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T00:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=12682"},"modified":"2023-07-25T12:37:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T18:37:23","slug":"asbestos-dangers-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/peligros-del-asbesto-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Dangers in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that is easy to extract and has been used for many years in a multitude of industries. This \u201cmiracle mineral,\u201d as it once was known, is heat resistant, able to withstand electrical charges, moldable, durable, reliable and comes equipped with adhesive properties. For all of these reasons, asbestos was sought-after for its ability to be applied to many different products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style> .border-column{ border: 1px solid black; } .img-block{ display:none; } h3#h-the-overall-evidence-suggests-there-is-no-safe-level-of-asbestos-exposure { margin-top: 0 !important; } h3#h-generally-those-who-develop-asbestos-related-diseases-show-no-signs-of-illness-for-a-long-time-after-exposure { margin-top: 0 !important; } h3#h-over-time-asbestos-fibers-cause-health-problems-including-asbestos-related-diseases-like-mesothelioma-and-lung-cancer { margin-top: 0 !important; } h3#h-second-hand-asbestos-exposure { margin-top: 0 !important; } @media (min-width:1341px) { #text-img{margin-top: 65px;} } @media (max-width:728px){ .img-none{ display:none; } .img-block{ display:block; } } <\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestos-is-an-ongoing-problem-at-worksites-and-in-buildings-of-all-kinds\">Asbestos is an ongoing problem at worksites and in buildings of all kinds.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that is easy to extract and has been used for many years in a multitude of industries. This \u201cmiracle mineral,\u201d as it once was known, is heat resistant, able to withstand electrical charges, moldable, durable, reliable and comes equipped with adhesive properties. For all of these reasons, asbestos was sought-after for its ability to be applied to many different products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nearly-every-building-constructed-before-the-1980s-contained-some-asbestos-material-or-product\">Nearly every building constructed before the 1980s contained some asbestos material or product.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its widespread use, those in the trades that incorporate<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomaveterans.org\/asbestos\/occupations\"> asbestos<\/a> are not the only ones at risk of exposure. Homeowners, military service members, those who work in office buildings, school children, among many others, unknowingly come into contact with asbestos every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p-4 border-column\" id=\"h-the-american-lung-association-notes-that-there-is-a-risk-that-once-inhaled-some-asbestos-fibers-will-never-leave-the-body-1\">The American Lung Association notes that there is a risk that once inhaled, some asbestos fibers will never leave the body. <sup>1<\/sup><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-workers-worry\">Why Should Workers Worry?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Asbestos was<a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/4470952#impact\"> long used<\/a> in the construction industry for everything from insulation, asphalt shingles and roofing foam filter to interior finishes such as vinyl floor titles and ceiling titles, paint and cement. To this day, it can also be found in boilers and furnaces. This means anyone who going to work each day in a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/safety-education\/safety-guides\/home\/asbestos-home#:~:text=Houses%20built%20between%201930%20and,fired%20fireplaces%20may%20contain%20asbestos.\"> building<\/a> constructed prior to the ban is likely being exposed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbestos is still used in some industries, as well, so there\u2019s a chance that it will continue to be present in these spaces for a long time to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestos-fibers-are-highly-durable-and-do-not-dissolve-or-evaporate\">Asbestos fibers are highly durable, and do not dissolve or evaporate.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-over-time-asbestos-fibers-cause-health-problems-including-asbestos-related-diseases-like-mesothelioma-and-lung-cancer\">Over time, asbestos fibers cause health problems, including asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns p-4 border-column has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-generally-those-who-develop-asbestos-related-diseases-show-no-signs-of-illness-for-a-long-time-after-exposure\"><strong>\u201cGenerally, those who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness for a long time after exposure<\/strong>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\/asbestos\/asbestos-fact-sheet\">National Cancer Institute<\/a> (NIH)<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asbestosclaims.law\/\">Asbestos<\/a> is typically not hazardous unless the microscopic fibers become airborne, or they\u2019re ingested by other means such as in food or water. Individuals can be put at risk of exposure when building renovations are made or asbestos is otherwise kicked up into the air (i.e., by drilling, sanding, cutting away at material containing asbestos, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small and unventilated spaces that might be contaminated with asbestos increase the risk of asbestos-related health conditions as does working in an industry in which asbestos use is still allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should a company decide to update an older workspace, it\u2019s important to get the building tested for asbestos before undergoing any renovations. There is a high probability that some remediation will need to be done ahead of time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-tested-for-asbestos-exposure\">Getting tested for asbestos exposure<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>It\u2019s important to have a professional remediation company perform an asbestos audit to determine whether there are any high-risk areas that need to be addressed. Samples can be carefully extracted and sent to a lab for further examination. If asbestos is found, the company can properly remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestos-abatement-is-regulated-and-involves-significant-risks\">Asbestos abatement is regulated and involves significant risks.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-to-get-a-professional\">Best to get a professional.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always best to leave any removal to the pros. Self-testing is not only costly, but it can risk exposure and open a company up to litigation if its not performed correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asbestos-Danger-Workplace-article-body1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asbestos-Danger-Workplace-article-body1.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asbestos-Danger-Workplace-article-body1-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asbestos-Danger-Workplace-article-body1-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Asbestos-Danger-Workplace-article-body1-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-and-moderate-risk-occupations-involving-asbestos\">High and Moderate Risk Occupations involving asbestos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The federal government has identified numerous<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/6604564\"> occupations<\/a> that are at high risk of asbestos exposure as well as those at moderate risk. Some at highest risk of being exposed include asbestos miners, asbestos plant workers, boiler workers, construction workers, firefighters, industrial employees (i.e., machinists), insulators, factory workers, power plant employees, shipyard workers, steel mill workers, and textile mill workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those deemed to be at \u201cmoderate\u201d risk include farmers and other agricultural workers, auto mechanics, blacksmiths, carpenters, cement and chemical plant workers, engineers, HVAC mechanics, electricians, linotype technicians, metal and oil refinery workers, paper mill employees, plumbers, and railroad workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-certain-professions-have-a-higher-risk-of-exposure-to-plaster-with-asbestos\">Certain professions have a higher risk of exposure to plaster with asbestos.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, those who work alongside these positions in the same sectors are also likely to be<a href=\"https:\/\/asbestosclaims.law\/\"> exposed<\/a>. Then there are the industries that used a tremendous amount of asbestos before the ban with many employees still living the aftereffects, including those in jewelry making and dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the service are also more or less assumed to have been exposed at some point in their careers. In fact, the government indicated that it would process<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-mesothelioma-claims\/veterans-disability-claims\"> disability<\/a> compensation claims for anyone who<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestos.com\/veterans\/military-branches\/#:~:text=Asbestos%20Exposure%20Across%20the%20Armed,aircraft%2C%20barracks%20and%20other%20buildings.\"> served<\/a> in the military in Southwest Asia dating back to August 1990 and is reporting having one or more asbestos-related conditions as well as those who have served in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Syria or Djibouti beginning September 19, 2001, to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-promise-to-address-comprehensive-toxics-act-pact-and-veterans-injured-by-asbestos-exposure\">The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT)&nbsp; and veterans injured by asbestos exposure.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 3, 2022, the United States House of Representatives took this one step further by passing the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/3967\">PACT<\/a>) Act. With the new legislation in place, military veterans would be eligible for compensation and free treatment of health conditions that developed as a result of their time in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/08\/02\/fact-sheet-pact-act-delivers-on-president-bidens-promise-to-americas-veterans\/#:~:text=In%20his%20first%20State%20of,they%20have%20earned%20and%20deserve.\"> service<\/a>, especially after exposure to burn pits, which were commonly used as a means to discard waste, including asbestos-containing trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns p-4 border-column overallanunce is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-the-overall-evidence-suggests-there-is-no-safe-level-of-asbestos-exposure\">&#8220;The overall evidence suggests there is <span style=\"color:#0aadff\">no safe level<\/span> of <span style=\"color:#0aadff\">asbestos exposure<\/span>.\u201d<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:right\">Source: National Cancer Institute (NIH)<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestos-lingers-long-after-the-ban\">Asbestos Lingers Long After the Ban<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Long story short, one does not have to be employed in a high or moderate risk industry to be around asbestos in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/asbestos-workplace-33066.html\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/asbestos-workplace-33066.html\">workplace<\/a>, although being employed in one of these sectors ups the chances of exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no \u201csafe\u201d level of<a href=\"https:\/\/asbestosclaims.law\/\"> asbestos<\/a>, but rather, the government can make a determination as to whether it can be used based solely on the likelihood of it being ingested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column border-column p-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-hand-asbestos-exposure\">Second-hand asbestos exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spouses-and-children-can-also-receive-a-share-of-the-30-billion-in-asbestos-trust-compensation-if-they-were-exposed-to-asbestos-brought-into-the-house-or-family-vehicle-by-a-worker\">Spouses and children can also receive a share of the $30 Billion in asbestos trust compensation if they were exposed to asbestos brought into the house or family vehicle by a worker.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, many workers\u2019 families and other household members were exposed to asbestos as well, as asbestos was brought home daily in neighborhoods across the U.S. on work-clothing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often known as secondary or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/what-is-second-hand-asbestos-exposure-and-is-it-dangerous\/?highlight=%22second%20hand%22\">second-hand asbestos exposure<\/a> (or domestic \/ household family asbestos exposure).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-in-doubt-get-an-asbestos-air-test-or-sample-analysis-to-look-for-asbestos\">When in doubt, get an asbestos air test or sample analysis to look for asbestos.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestos-fibers-continue-to-present-health-problems-and-may-even-impose-legal-liabilities-on-landowners-if-anyone-is-injured\">Asbestos fibers continue to present health problems, and may even impose legal liabilities on landowners if anyone is injured.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the standards are somewhat ambiguous, it is difficult to determine whether an employee will develop an asbestos-related health condition in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/report-on-business\/no-safe-use-as-the-top-workplace-killer-asbestos-leaves-a-deadly-legacy\/article19151351\/\"> workplace<\/a>, and this ambiguity is likely to continue for some time to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns background_pampas is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 mx-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbestosclaims-law\">AsbestosClaims.Law<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>AsbestosClaims.law is your comprehensive resource for all things asbestos. We hope this information is helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any additional questions or concerns related to asbestos, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/channel\/UCZ8k_hDOrgpwHTVwzZHKcmA\">YouTube page<\/a> for videos, infographics and answers to your questions about asbestos, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/blogtag\/health-and-safety\/\">health and safety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-blog\/im-moving-should-i-get-a-free-asbestos-test\/\">asbestos testing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/blogtag\/asbestos-removal\/\">removing asbestos from your home and building<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-mesothelioma-claims\">legal information<\/a> about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-trusts\/what-are-asbestos-trusts-and-why-do-they-exist\">compensation for asbestos injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe that your home was contaminated with asbestos, or you believe that you were exposed to asbestos, or have been diagnosed with an asbestos illness, you could be entitled to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/asbestos-claims\">significant compensation<\/a>\u2014money you could use to cover the costs of asbestos removal services, pay for medical treatment, and preemptively protect your physical well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All without filing a lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest database of asbestos information on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/worldwide-asbestos-research-database\/\">W.A.R.D<\/a>., which stands for the Worldwide Asbestos Research Database, helps clients to narrow down when and where they may have been exposed, as well as which products may still contain asbestos. W.A.R.D. will also help indicate compensation types and how much a person may be entitled to. If you\u2019d like help with filing a claim, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/about-us\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> by email at <a href=\"http:\/\/help@asbestosclaims.law\">help@asbestosclaims.law<\/a>, us or call or text us at <a href=\"tel:8334272378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" id=\"phone_body_8334272378\">(833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378)<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:2064559190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" id=\"phone_body_2064559190\">(206) 455-9190<\/a>. We\u2019ll listen to your story and explain your options. And we never charge for anything unless you receive money in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.7rem;\">\n\n\n1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/clean-air\/at-home\/indoor-air-pollutants\/asbestos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.lung.org\/clean-air\/at-home\/indoor-air-pollutants\/asbestos<\/a>\n<br>\n\n2 National Cancer Institute (NIH), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\/asbestos\/asbestos-fact-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asbestos Fact Sheet.<\/a>\n<br>\n\n3 National Cancer Institute (NIH), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\/asbestos\/asbestos-fact-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asbestos Fact Sheet.<\/a>\n<br>\n\n4 Frost, G., Harding, AH., Darnton, A. et al. Occupational exposure to asbestos and mortality among asbestos removal workers: a Poisson regression analysis. Br J Cancer 99, 822\u2013829 (2008). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/sj.bjc.6604564. \n<br>\n\n5 Lemen, R. A. &amp; Landrigan, P. J. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14(11), 1302; <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijerph14111302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijerph14111302<\/a>\n<br>\n\n6 Smither WJ. Asbestos in the workplace and the community. Environmental Health Perspectives. 1974 Dec;9:327-329. DOI: 10.1289\/ehp.749327. 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