Asbestos Exposure on Navy Ships This reliance on asbestos-based materials created widespread risks of asbestos exposure for Navy personnel, shipyard workers, and support crews, including those stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The risk of exposure to asbestos fibers was particularly high for individuals in confined spaces, where poor ventilation allowed airborne asbestos fibers […]
This exposure has led to severe health risks, including asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Civilian contractors often encountered asbestos on job sites where safety regulations were either inadequate or poorly enforced. Without proper protective equipment, many workers inhale or ingest microscopic asbestos fibers, which can remain lodged in the body for
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Most at risk occupations for mesothelioma: 9/11 Workers Aerospace workers Aircraft Mechanics Appliance Installers Assemblers and fabricators Auto Mechanics Boiler Workers Boilermakers Bricklayers Building inspectors Carpenters Cement Finishers Cement Plant Workers Chemical Plant Workers Chimney Sweeps Construction Workers Contractors Cooks and bakers Crane Operator Electricians Engineers Excavators Farmers Firefighters First Responders Flooring installers Glass factory
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Treatment Options: The Veterans Affairs or VA health care system has incredible doctors across the United States to treat asbestos-related cancer. There are treatment locations in Boston, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles. The VA health care provides free treatment for asbestos-related diseases connected to military service and is affordable for lower-income veterans. Where Was Asbestos
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Understanding Asbestos Exposure in the U.S. Navy These materials were integral to insulation, pipe coverings, floor tiles, and boiler systems. However, this widespread use exposed countless Navy personnel, including boiler technicians, maintenance technicians, and shipyard workers, to airborne asbestos fibers, leading to severe health risks and asbestos-related diseases. Sources of Asbestos Exposure on Navy
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History of the Coast Guard During the 1970s, the National Cancer Institute and Coast Guard worked together to study the mortality rate of marine inspectors from 1942 and 1970. A follow-up study was conducted in 2009, extending the project by fourteen years. In the end, the study found that Coast Guard marine inspectors had a
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Treatment Options The Veterans Affairs, or VA health care system, has incredible doctors across the United States to help with asbestos cancer. There are treatment locations in Boston, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles. The VA health care provides free treatment for asbestos-related diseases connected to military service and is affordable for lower-income veterans. How to
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Understanding the Risk of Asbestos Exposure Military service often involves unique risks, and for National Guard members, asbestos exposure is one of the most significant and overlooked dangers. Asbestos-containing materials were widely used in military equipment, vehicles, and buildings throughout the 20th century. Despite the known health risks, asbestos remained in use due to its
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