Who Is at Risk?

Who Is at Risk?

Individuals who have worked many years at particular jobs where asbestos was in plentiful use are most at risk for developing mesothelioma or any other sort of asbestos-related disease.

One of the highest incidences of mesothelioma is among shipyard workers who were employed during the peak years of World War II, not only in America but also in other countries. Because shipyards often performed overhauls on war ships, workers were exposed to large amounts of friable asbestos and inhaled the mineral on a regular basis for long hours at a time. Shipyard workers that were consistently at risk include:
Shipfitters
Pipefitters
Boilermakers
Insulators
Plumbers
Electricians
Welders

Other professions that have also reported high numbers of cases of mesothelioma are:
Auto mechanics
Bricklayers
Auto inspectors
Carpenters
Drywallers
Glazers
Grinders
Iron Workers
Longshoremen
Power Plant Workers
Railroad Workers
Millwrights