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Asbestos Settlements - Mesothelioma the cause
Medical research proved beyond doubt that
asbestos is responsible for many deadly diseases, including cancer.
Asbestos Settlements The asbestos exposure is set by the government at 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter for an eight hour workday. For every 30 minutes of work period, fiber exposure should fall below 1.0 fiber per cc. Statutory health protection measures such as these have been mandated. Asbestos is used to manufacture a wide variety of products for hundreds of years. A partial list of products and workers that are affected by asbestos exposure is as under Products: 1.Pipe Covering 2.Pipe Insulation 3. Insulating cement 4.Insulating block 5.Refractory cement 6.Floor and ceiling tile 7.Fireproofing 8.Insulation 9. Firebrick 10. Gaskets Workmen: 1.Insulators 2. Pip fitters 3. Plumbers 4. Boiler room tenders 5. Boilermakers 6. Steel workers 7. Shipyard workers 8. Electricians 9. Carpenters 10. Drywall finishers 11. Painters Though the deadly effects of exposure have been well understood for years, some organizations still choose to put their employees at risk and several structures still harbor asbestos related materials. Over 1.3 million workers in the factory, shipyard, construction, building, railroad and automotive industries are exposed to asbestos every year. Asbestos Measurement widget
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