Mesothelioma injury

Who risk mesothelioma injury

Insulators (Asbestos Workers)

Asbestos was used in a considerable number of construction materials. Individuals who insulated furnaces, steam pipes, ovens or any other high temperature vessel cut, sawed and applied asbestos block insulation, pipe covering and cements. The insulation trade brought workers directly into heavy contact with asbestos and heavy exposure.

Insulators also include:

Air Conditioning Installer (Insulation Work)
Apprentice, Insulation Worker
Blower Insulator
Boiler Coverer
Composition Weatherboard Installer
Composition Weatherboard Installers
Cork Insulation Installer
Cork Insulation Setter
Cork Insulator
Cork Insulator, Refrigeration Plant
Dampproofer
Fiberglass Insulation Installers
Furnace Installer, Insulation Worker
Hose Handler
Insulation Applicator
Insulation Blower
Insulation Engineman
Insulation Hoseman
Insulation Nozzleman
Insulation Power Unit Tender
Insulation Sprayer
Insulation Worker (Floor, Ceiling, And Wall)
Insulation Worker (Mechanical)
Insulation Worker, Interior Surface
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, And Wall
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Insulation-Worker Apprentice (Floor, Ceiling, And Wall)
Insulation-Worker Apprentice (Mechanical)
Mechanic, Insulation
Pipe Coverer
Pipe Coverer And Insulator
Pipe Insulator
Refrigeration Insulator
Rock Wool Applicator
Rock Wool Insulator

The list of occupations specific to insulators:

Measured and cut sections of insulation to the proper length.
Stretched material and slipped over pipe.
Fastened insulation with glue, staples, tape, or wire bands.
May have wrapped a cover over the insulation and secured it in place.
May have installed sheet metal around insulated pipes.
Loaded blower machine with foam, fiberglass, cellulose, rock wool, or asbestos insulation.
Regulated flow of materials.
Sprayed foam insulation onto wire mesh. Spray loose-fill insulation in attics or walls.
Stapled fiberglass or rock wool batts to walls and ceilings.
May remove old insulation.
Use common hand tools, such as knives, scissors, saws, and staple guns. Use power saws, welding machines, and compressors.

Boilermakers

Boilermakers built, installed, and repaired boilers. They also worked on other large containers that hold liquids and gases. Asbestos was included in insulation and fireproofing material.

Boilermakers also include:

Apprentice, Boilermaker
Boiler Erector
Boiler Fitter
Boiler Installer
Boiler Reliner
Boiler Setter
Boiler Tester
Boilerhouse Mechanic
Boilermaker Apprentice
Boilermaker Fitter
Boilermakers
Erector
Fitter Up
Locomotive Boilermaker Mechanic,

The list of occupations specific to boilermakers:

Built and installed boilers and other pressure vessels.
Studied blueprints. Marked reference points for placement of parts being assembled.
Lifted large parts into place, using rigging equipment.
Shaped and cut seams, joints, irregular edges of sections, bent plates, and structural parts.
Bolted or welded structures and parts to ensure leak-proof joints.
Inspected and tested assembled vessels for faulty accessories or leakage.
Cleaned, maintained, and repaired equipment and parts.

Shipfitters

Shipfitters lay out and fabricate metal structural parts.

Shipfitters also include:

Shipfitter Apprentice
Shipfitter Helper

Steel Workers

The steelworker designation includes occupations concerned with manufacturing hot metals. Asbestos has been used heavily in metal refining operations, steel mills, and foundries.

The list of occupations specific to steelworkers:

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders
Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders
Machinists
Millwrights
Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders
Pourers and casters, metal
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders
All other metal workers
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Helpers--Production workers

Maintenance Workers

Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings. In the maintenance and repair of facilities with asbestos in place, the material may be disturbed and release asbestos in the air.

Maintenance workers also include:

Building Maintenance Repairer
Fire Fighting Equipment Specialist
Maintenance
Maintenance Repairer, Building
Maintenance Repairer, Industrial
Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
Maintenance, Building Repairer
Maintenance, General Utility Repairer
Mechanic, Field (Maint. And Repair, General)
Mechanic, Machine (Maint. And Repair, General)
Mechanic, Trouble Shooting
Mechanical Adjuster
Mechanical Expert
Mechanical Handyman
Mechanical Repair Worker
Mobile Home Lot Utility Worker
Repairer, Maintenance, Building
Repairer, Maintenance, General Utility
Trouble Shooting Mechanic (Maint. And Repair, General)

The list of occupations specific to maintenance workers:

Plan work and schedule routine maintenance
Do routine maintenance such as oiling equipment, clearing clogged drains, and painting walls
Fix roofs, windows, doors, walls, and floors
Lay brick to repair and maintain physical structures
Estimate costs of repairs. Buy supplies and parts from distributors or stores
Inspect and test structures, machines, and equipment to determine the causes of problems
Repair and replace worn or broken parts, using hand and power tools
Use cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
Set up and operate machine tools
Repair and maintain motors, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and heating and air conditioning systems
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
Assemble and install building components, such as plumbing, machinery, and equipment
Take apart, fix, and put together defective machines and equipment
Read blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs
Keep records of maintenance, repairs, purchases, and costs.

Pipe Fitters

Pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other fluids or gases. They have repaired and replaced pipes covered with asbestos.

Pipefitters workers also include:

Air Conditioning Installer (Plumbers, And Steamfitters)
Apprentice, Copper Smith
Apprentice, Coppersmith
Apprentice, Gas Fitter
Apprentice, Pipe Fitter
Apprentice, Pipefitter
Apprentice, Plumber
Apprentice, Steamfitter
Assemblyman Or Woman
Bracket Man
Bracket Worker
Construction Worker (Pllumbers, Pipefitters...)
Copper Smith
Coppersmith
Coppersmith Apprentice
Corrosion Control Fitter
Fire Control System Installer
Fitter, Gas
Furnace Installer, Pipe Or Steam Fitters
Furnace Installer, Pipe Or Steamfitters
Gas Fitter
Gas Line Installer
Gas Line Repairer
Gas Main Fitter
Gas Pipe Layer
Gas Plumber
Hangerman
Heating Unit Installer
Hot Water Heater Installer
Hydrant Setter
Hydraulic Plumber
Industrial Gas Fitter
Inspector, Manhole And Underground Steamline
Inspector, Service
Installer, Water Hydrant
Instrument Fitter
Irrigation System Installer
Journeyman Plumbers
Locomotive Pipe Fitter
Locomotive Pipefitter
Maintenance Plumber
Marine Pipefitter
Marine Plumber
Marine Steam Fitter
Marine Steamfitter
Master Plumber
Mechanic, Aircraft Hydraulic Equipment
Mechanic, Aircraft Plumbing And Hydraulic
Mechanic, Aircraft Plumbing And Hydraulics
Mechanic, Fire Hydrant
Mechanic, Plumbing
Mechanic, Soft Water
Mechanic, Water
Meter Installer, Gas Or Water
Meter Setter
Pipe Assembly Man
Pipe Assembly Worker
Pipe Calker
Pipe Connector
Pipe Cutter
Pipe Fitter
Pipe Fitter Apprentice
Pipe Fitter, Diesel Engine
Pipe Installer
Pipe Setter
Pipefitter
Pipefitter Journeyman
Pipelaying Fitter
Piper
Piper Installer
Plumber
Plumber Apprentice
Plumber And Tinner
Plumber, Journeyman
Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters
Plumbing Installer
Repairer, Gas Line
Repairer, Water Regulator And Valve
Servicer, Gas Line
Spacer
Sprinkler Fitter
Sprinkling System Installer
Steam Fitter
Steam Heating Installer
Steam Pipe Fitter
Steam Pipefiitter
Steam Service Inspector
Steam Trap Man
Steam Trap Worker
Steamfitter
Water Hydrant Installer
Water Meter Installer
Water Pipe Installer
Water Regulator And Valve Repairer
Water Softener Installer
Water Softener Installer/Servicer
Water Softener Servicer

The list of occupations specific to pipefitters:

Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, according to needs.
Lay out job to fit piping into structure of building with least amount of waste.
Measure and mark areas where pipes will be installed. Check for obstructions and plan layout around them.
Cut holes in walls, ceilings, and floors, or hang steel supports from ceiling joists.
Cut and bend lengths of pipe. Use saws, pipe cutters, and pipe-bending machines.
Connect pipe with fittings, using glues (plastic pipe) or soldering torch (copper pipe)Install assembled pipe, fixtures, and appliances.
Connect system to water or sewer lines.
Check system to ensure proper fit and operation, using gauges.
Repair and maintain plumbing. Replace defective fittings and broken pipes or open clogged drains. May also modify pipe systems and maintain related equipment.
Operate motorized pump to remove water from flooded areas.
Direct other workers in pipe cutting, pre-assembly, and installation.

Brake Mechanics

They were exposed because asbestos was used in automobile brakes.

Brake mechanics also include:

Brake Adjuster
Brake Drum Lathe Operator
Brake Liner
Brake Reliner
Brake Repairer
Brake Shoe Rebuilder
Brakeman
Brakeman, Repairs (Auto)
Brakeman, Repairs, Auto, Etc

The list of occupations specific to brake mechanics:

Inspect and lubricate engines and parts during routine service.
Follow checklist of potential brake trouble spots.
Get descriptions of cars' symptoms from customers or service estimators.
Estimate brake repair costs and obtain customer approval to make brake repairs.
Examine cars, using a systematic approach to diagnose problems. May also test drive cars.
Adjust, repair, rebuild, or replace damaged or poorly working brake parts or units.
Use power tools, machine tools, and hand tools.

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