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Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance when inhaled or ingested. Any amount of exposure to asbestos can cause serious diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural disease. Those at highest risk for developing asbestos related disease are those exposed to material over an extended period of time.

Products Containing Asbestos

Since the Industrial Revolution thousands of products have been manufactured with asbestos, putting the lives of both workers and consumers in grave danger. Though United States regulations now exist to limit the public’s exposure to asbestos and many companies have curbed use of the hazardous material, some products continue to be manufactured with asbestos. Despite knowledge of the health threats posed by asbestos, the relative availability, low cost and efficiency of the material continue to make it an appealing component in a wide array of products.

Past and Present Asbestos Products

The National Cancer Institute estimates that at one point, upwards of 5,000 consumer products contained asbestos. Use and manufacturing of asbestos containing products can result in the inhalation and/or ingestion of asbestos fibers which may in turn cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other serious diseases.

Products that have contained asbestos in the past or currently contain asbestos include:

• Blankets and cloth
• Boiler insulation
• Brakes
• Caulk
• Chalkboards
• Cigarette filters
• Engine insulation
• Floor tile
• Generators
• Joint compounds
• Roof shingles
• Turbines
• Vinyl siding
• Wallboard

Applications of Asbestos

Asbestos is a versatile material with innumerable uses. In the past and presently asbestos is utilized for the following applications:

Insulation

Asbestos is highly resistant to fire, corrosion, conducting electricity, and absorbing heat and sound, making it an ideal material for many industrial and construction applications. Asbestos is used to insulate boilers, pipes, ceilings, acoustical materials, gaskets, boilers, engines, duct systems, electrical systems and wiring in homes, factories, ships, processing plants, household appliances and public buildings.

Construction

Asbestos is used as a fortifying agent in concretes to enhance durability, provide insulations and fire protection, and create lighter-weight mixes. Asbestos is also commonly found in ceiling tiles, dry wall, siding, roofing materials, acoustical ceilings and certain types of flooring.

Fire Protection and Surfacing

Fire retardant coatings, panels, surfacing and other fire proofing materials often contain asbestos, due to the material’s flame resistant properties.

Auto Parts

Brake pads, brake linings, gaskets and clutches in automobiles and trucks often contain asbestos to resist heat damage and wear.

Protecting Workers and the Public

In 1972, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created regulations for acceptable levels of asbestos in the workplace. Unlike many other countries around the world that had banned asbestos by this time, the U.S. Government was reluctant to follow suit. The EPA slowly banned specific asbestos products one by one, but these bans had little impact on the rapidly escalating use of the material. The EPA began discussing plans for a widespread ban on all asbestos in 1979, which were met with fierce opposition. The EPA instead continued to tighten asbestos restrictions to provide more protection to groups at high risk for developing asbestos related disease.

Asbestos Exposure Legal Rights

The team of legal professionals at Mark & Associates, P.C. focuses on assisting individuals diagnosed with these serious asestos related diseases. Mark & Associates, P.C. represents victims of asbestos exposure nationwide and accepts cases on a contigency fee basis. This means there are no up front legal costs and we only receive compensation if we recover money on your behalf. Contact us today for a free asbestos case consultation.