At-Risk Occupations
Certain jobs carried a much higher risk of asbestos exposure. If you worked in one of these trades or industries, it is worth knowing the signs of mesothelioma.
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For much of the 20th century, asbestos was used across countless industries. Workers in these trades were often exposed daily — and could carry fibers home to their families.
Occupations with high asbestos risk
- Shipyard workers and Navy personnel
- Construction workers, carpenters, and drywall installers
- Insulators and pipefitters
- Boilermakers and steamfitters
- Electricians and plumbers
- Power plant, refinery, and factory workers
- Auto mechanics (brake and clutch work)
- Firefighters and demolition crews
- Roofers and floor-covering installers
Even if you only worked with asbestos briefly, exposure decades ago can still cause illness today. Let your doctor know your work history.
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Take-home exposure
Spouses and children of these workers were sometimes exposed to fibers carried home on clothing, hair, and tools — and have developed mesothelioma as a result.
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