Friday, March 6th, 2009 at
1:26 am
Ship Yards and Cancer from Asbestos
Asbestos exposure can happen in a number of different methods, but most people are exposed to asbestos through workplace or jobsite exposure. There are several different occupations that may increase the risk of exposure to asbestos.
Construction and power plant workers, along with metal workers and demolition crews are among those who have an elevated risk of exposure to asbestos. Cancer, and the risk of exposure associated with these professions pales in comparison to risk of cancer and of exposure experienced by shipbuilders and other shipyard workers.
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