Are you at risk?
Asbestos disease is said to follow the trail of exposure. In other words, wherever people have received asbestos exposure, regardless of their
trade, age, sex or race, they are at risk of contracting cancer as well as other diseases.
Some work areas have been more susceptible to asbestos in the past. The following occupations have traditionally been area where risk of
exposure to asbestos is great, and the numbers of people in such occupations contracting asbestos disease have been high.
Insulators
Boilermakers
Shipfitters
Steel Workers
Maintenance Workers
Pipe Fitters
Brake Mechanics
Demolition Workers
Building Survayers
This does not mean that if you or a loved one has worked in any of these trades that you have likely contracted mesothelioma. However, if any
of the symptoms do show up go see a doctor immediately. Early detection is often the best medice.
In some cases just a very small exposure to certain types of the fibre can be very serious. Always get a specialist company to do
tests.
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