Asbestos industries in the U.S.
Asbestos industries in the U.S. and around the world have been revealed to be the source of devastating illnesses in many thousands of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that each year, roughly 125 million people around the world are exposed to asbestos at work, and more than 90,000 people around the world die from asbestos cancer diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
Asbestos Is Toxic but Industries still use it
WHO advocates a global ban on asbestos. The industries that have mined, processed, and used asbestos over the first two-thirds of the 20th century have exposed millions of people to toxic levels of asbestos, and in many less-industrialized nations around the world, asbestos industries continue to wreak havoc on the health of workers and other innocent victims.
The Huge Number of Asbestos Industries
In addition to asbestos mines, the numbers of asbestos-related industries worldwide are rather alarming, spanning companies involved in:
- Shipbuilding
- renovation, demolition
- metal works
- chemical plants
- refineries
- power plants
- textiles
- railroads
- plumbing, electrical work
- construction of homes, schools, workplaces, etc.
- automobile parts such as brakes and clutch pad
- asbestos products — there are literally thousands
Employees of Asbestos Industries
The men and women who worked in asbestos industries are at an especially grave risk of contracting an asbestos disease. Asbestos is composed of millions of microscopic-sized fibers that are so light that they can hang suspended in the air for hours. The employees of asbestos industries may inhale these fibers without even being aware that they're doing so — in some cases, on a daily basis for months or years.
If you were an asbestos industry employee and are concerned about your asbestos exposure, contact mesothelioma centers to speak with an asbestos attorney in your area today. Our experienced attorneys understand the devastating effects of asbestos exposure and serve as tireless advocates for individuals and families harmed by the toxin. Contact us today for a no-cost, private consultation.
