Asbestos Containing Products Used in U. S. (1930-1980) Construction Workers
Insulation materials: Asbestos-containing insulation, such as pipe insulation or sprayed-on insulation, exposed workers to airborne asbestos fibers during installation, repair, or removal.
Fireproofing materials: Asbestos-based fireproofing used on structural elements released asbestos fibers during installation, renovation, or demolition, leading to inhalation exposure for workers.
Ceiling tiles: Asbestos-containing ceiling tiles, often disturbed during installation, renovation, or maintenance activities, released asbestos fibers that workers could inhale or come into contact with.
Flooring materials: Asbestos-containing floor tiles, linoleum, or mastic used in construction exposed workers to asbestos fibers when disturbed or removed during renovation or demolition work.
Cement products: Asbestos-containing cement or cement-based products, such as cement sheets or siding, posed a risk of fiber release when cut, drilled, or broken, exposing workers to asbestos.
Roofing materials: Asbestos-containing roofing materials, including shingles or felt, exposed workers to asbestos fibers during installation, repair, or removal, especially when handling or cutting them.
Joint compounds: Asbestos-containing joint compounds used for sealing or finishing walls and ceilings released asbestos fibers when mixed, applied, sanded, or removed, risking inhalation exposure for workers.
Gaskets and seals: Asbestos-containing gaskets and seals used in pipes, valves, or equipment posed a risk of exposure when maintained, replaced, or disturbed, releasing asbestos fibers into the air.
Adhesives and mastics: Asbestos-containing adhesives or mastics used for bonding materials, such as flooring or insulation, released asbestos fibers when applied, disturbed, or removed during construction or renovation.
Pipe insulation: Asbestos-containing pipe insulation, commonly found in HVAC systems or plumbing, released asbestos fibers when disturbed, cut, or removed, exposing workers to airborne asbestos.
Ductwork insulation: Asbestos-containing insulation wrapped around HVAC ductwork posed a risk of fiber release during installation, repair, or renovation, leading to potential inhalation exposure for workers.
Textured coatings: Asbestos-containing textured coatings, such as popcorn ceiling texture, emitted asbestos fibers when sprayed or disturbed, risking inhalation exposure for workers during application or removal.
Electrical insulation: Asbestos-containing electrical insulation, found in wiring, panels, or equipment, released asbestos fibers when disturbed, repaired, or replaced, exposing workers to asbestos hazards.
Paints and coatings: Asbestos-based paints or coatings applied to surfaces released asbestos fibers when sanded, scraped, or disturbed during renovation or preparation work, posing risks to workers.
Insulating boards: Asbestos-containing insulating boards, used in walls, roofs, or electrical panels, released asbestos fibers when cut, drilled, or disturbed, leading to potential exposure for workers.
Caulking and putty: Asbestos-containing caulking or putty used for sealing gaps or joints released asbestos fibers when applied, disturbed, or removed, posing risks to workers during construction or maintenance.
Spray-on insulation: Asbestos-containing spray-on insulation, used for thermal or acoustic purposes, released asbestos fibers during application or removal, risking inhalation exposure for workers.
Expansion joints: Asbestos-containing expansion joints used to accommodate movement in structures emitted asbestos fibers when installed, repaired, or disturbed, posing hazards to workers involved in construction.
Fire-resistant clothing: Asbestos-containing fire-resistant clothing worn by workers for protection released asbestos fibers when disturbed or damaged, risking inhalation or skin contact exposure.
Welding rods and blankets: Asbestos-containing welding rods or blankets used for heat resistance emitted asbestos fibers when used or handled, exposing workers to asbestos hazards during welding or fabrication processes.
Acoustic panels: Asbestos-containing acoustic panels were commonly used in construction sites for soundproofing. Workers were exposed to asbestos fibers when installing, removing, or cutting these panels, releasing asbestos dust into the air.
Cement boards: Asbestos-containing cement boards were used for fireproofing and insulation. Workers were exposed to asbestos fibers during the installation, removal, or repair of these boards.
Fireproofing sprays: Asbestos-containing fireproofing sprays were applied to structural elements. Workers were exposed to asbestos fibers during the spraying process and when handling or removing contaminated materials.
Caulking and putty: Asbestos-containing caulking and putty were used for sealing joints and gaps. Workers were exposed to asbestos fibers when applying or removing these materials.
Duct insulation: Asbestos-containing insulation was used to insulate HVAC ducts. Workers were exposed to asbestos fibers when handling, cutting, or removing the insulation.
Drywall joint compound: Asbestos-containing drywall joint compound was used for finishing joints between drywall panels. Workers were exposed to asbestos fibers during the application, sanding, or removal of the compound.
Construction Site Workers Mesothelioma Claims
Asbestos manufacturing companies knew of the deadly effects of asbestos exposure as far back as 1924 when the first Mesothelioma case was recorded in medical journals.
Asbestos manufacturers also knew as far back as the early 1960’s that secondhand asbestos exposure to the families of workers could also cause Mesothelioma.
The World Health Organization estimates that asbestos exposure causes half of all deaths from occupational cancers. 125 million people worldwide are exposed to asbestos in their workplace.
If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease due to the negligence of an employer or asbestos manufacturer you may be entitled to compensation through an asbestos exposure lawsuit.