Asbestos and mesothelioma

Asbestos was used in construction of more than 30 years. Asbestos has been used as fireproof materials. The material was found in the insulator of electrical appliances, ceiling, walls and most stakeholders in the sectors of construction. Asbestos was also found in concrete, mortar, adhesives and construction materials. In 1970, there was a ban on the use of asbestos, but there were no laws in place to permanently restrict the use of this hazardous materials.

In occupations, people at risk of exposure to asbestos are workers of the shipyards and industries that use boiler making. Asbestos has been used extensively for shipbuilding, fire fueled boilers for propulsion and electricity generation. Asbestos has been introduced in the outer layer of high temperature boiler and the steam pipes in all areas of the ship. The greatest danger is that if the repair of the boiler or steam pipes has been made with asbestos removed. If you or someone you know has worked in a shipyard setting, please inform them of the results.

Exposure to asbestos is extremely important in steel and metals recycling, such as the use of molten metals. Steel and aluminum plants were the main users of asbestos. Asbestos has been hailed as a miracle material because of the extreme values of insulation. Daily use of asbestos gloves still in affect until early 1980. There is no doubt that asbestos products improve quality of lives. However, long-term concern can not be ignored.

If you or someone you knows worked in steel mills or metal in the 50s to the 70s, please contact your physician and explain the history of working related to industrial plant. You have the legal rights and you have the right to seek compensation for damage if you have contracted any type of mesothelioma.