Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Mesothelioma is a serious disease. The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos,Many building materials used in both public and domestic premises prior to the banning of asbestos may contain asbestos. Those performing renovation works or diy activities may expose themselves to asbestos dust. In the UK use of Chrysotile asbestos was banned at the end of 1999. Brown and blue asbestos was banned in the UK around 1985. Buildings built or renovated prior to these dates may contain asbestos materials.

Incidence of mesothelioma had been found to be higher in populations living near naturally occuring asbestos. For example, in Cappadocia, Turkey, an unprecedented mesothelioma epidemic caused 50% of all deaths in three small villages. Initially, this was attributed to erionite, however, recently, it has been shown that erionite causes mesothelioma mostly in families with a genetic predisposition.

Here is a list of some products that at one time contained asbestos:

01. Pipe Covering/Pipe Insulation

02. Insulating cement

03. Insulating block

04. Refractory cement

05. Floor and ceiling tile

06. Fireproofing

07. Insulation

08. Firebrick

09. Gaskets

10. Joint compounds

11. Brake pads and linings

12. Clutches

13. Electraical wires

14. Boilers

15. Furnaces

16. Turbines

17. Wallboard/Millboard

18. Asbestos cloth, blankets, felt or paper

19. Asbestos packing

20. Asbestos rope

21. Shingles

22. Roofing materials

23. Plastic cement

24. Drilling additives


Here is a list of some trades that at one time were commonly exposed to asbestos on the job:

01. Insulators

02. Pipfitters

03. Plumbers

04. Boiler room tenders

05. Boilermakers

06. Steel workers

07. Shipyard workers

08. Electricians

09. Carpenters

10. Drywall finishers

11. Painters

12. Plasterers

13. Iron workers

14. Crane operators

15. Floor coverers

16. Masons

17. Brickmasons and blockmasons

18. Laborers

19. Construction workers

20. Pot tenders

21. Welders

22. Sheet metal workers

23. Railroad workers

24. Brake mechanics

25. Refinery workers

26. Power plant workers

27. Paper mill workers

28. Navy men

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