Asbestos refers to a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals. Three of the six types of asbestos were once widely used in the United States for the strength and durability of their fibers. The federal government began strictly regulating asbestos in the mid-1970s after discovering that the mineral caused serious health problems, including asbestosis and mesothelioma .

Occupational Asbestos Exposure Risk

Many people are exposed to asbestos at work. The following are some of the occupational environments that may increase an individual’s asbestos exposure risk:

• Construction sites
• Asbestos product manufacturing sites
• Oil refineries
• Mines
• Shipyards
• Steel mills
• Power plants
• Automotive manufacturing facilities
• Offshore rust removal sites
• Railroads
• Maritime operation sites
• Demolition sites

If you have a heightened asbestos exposure risk, you may wish to consult with a physician experienced in the evaluation and management of asbestos-related diseases.You may also wish to speak with a qualified asbestos attorney if you have developed mesothelioma or similar asbestos-related disease.

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