Editing Occupational Exposure Index

= Occupational Exposure Index =

'''Complete database of occupations with documented asbestos exposure risk, compensation eligibility, and case-building resources.'''

This index covers more than 300 occupations with verified asbestos exposure histories. Workers in these occupations—or their surviving family members—may be eligible for compensation through asbestos trust funds, lawsuits, and veterans benefits.

''Total documented occupations: 300+''
''Extreme risk occupations: 15+''
''Average latency period: 20-50 years''

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== How to Use This Index ==

# '''Find your occupation''' in the categories below
# '''Click through''' to the detailed occupation profile
# '''Document your exposure''' using the guidance provided
# '''Understand your legal options''' for compensation recovery

Even occupations listed as "moderate risk" have produced successful claims worth hundreds of thousands of dollars when exposure is properly documented.

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== Extreme Risk Occupations ==

Workers in these occupations faced the highest asbestos exposure levels and have the strongest statistical association with mesothelioma.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Occupation !! PMR/SMR !! Primary Exposure Source !! Profile
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| '''Insulation Workers''' || 46.0x mortality || Direct insulation handling || [[Insulation Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Asbestos Miners''' || 25-40x mortality || Raw asbestos extraction || [[Asbestos Miners|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Boilermakers''' || 8-12x mortality || Boiler insulation, gaskets || [[Boilermakers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Laggers''' || 10-15x mortality || Pipe and vessel insulation || [[Laggers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
|}

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== Very High Risk Occupations ==

Significant documented exposure with strong litigation history and established compensation pathways.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Occupation !! Primary Exposure Source !! Profile
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| '''Plumbers and Pipefitters''' || Pipe insulation, gaskets, joint compound || [[Plumbers and Pipefitters|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Marine Engineering Workers''' || Ship engine rooms, vessel construction || [[Marine Engineering Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Chemical Plant Workers''' || Process insulation, heat exchangers || [[Chemical Plant Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Power Plant Workers''' || Turbine insulation, boiler systems || [[Power Plant Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Shipyard Workers''' || Ship construction and repair || [[Shipyard Exposure Index|View Shipyard Database]]
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| '''Navy Veterans''' || Vessel service, shipyard duty || [[Veterans Benefits|View Veterans Guide]]
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| '''Steamfitters''' || Steam pipe insulation systems || [[Steamfitters|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''HVAC Technicians''' || Duct insulation, equipment repair || [[HVAC Technicians|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
|}

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== High Risk Occupations ==

Well-documented exposure patterns with successful litigation history across multiple jurisdictions.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Occupation !! Primary Exposure Source !! Profile
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| '''Steel Mill Workers''' || Furnace insulation, ladles, heat shields || [[Steel Mill Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Oil Refinery Workers''' || Process equipment insulation || [[Oil Refinery Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Carpenters''' || Cutting, sanding asbestos materials || [[Carpenters|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Roofers''' || Asbestos shingles, felt, coatings || [[Roofers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Demolition Workers''' || Building teardown, renovation || [[Demolition Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Electricians''' || Wire insulation, electrical panels || [[Electricians|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Millwrights''' || Industrial equipment installation || [[Millwrights|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Sheet Metal Workers''' || Ductwork, insulation contact || [[Sheet Metal Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Welders''' || Heat protection, welding blankets || [[Welders|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Machinists''' || Brake linings, gasket cutting || [[Machinists|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
|}

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== Moderate-High Risk Occupations ==

Documented exposure with varying intensity depending on specific work conditions and era.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Occupation !! Primary Exposure Source !! Profile
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| '''Construction Workers (General)''' || Multiple building materials || [[Construction Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Automotive Mechanics''' || Brakes, clutches, gaskets || [[Automotive Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Railroad Workers''' || Locomotive insulation, brake shoes || [[Railroad Workers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Firefighters''' || Building fires, collapse debris || [[Firefighters|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Plasterers''' || Joint compound, texturing || [[Plasterers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Drywall Installers''' || Joint compound, sanding || [[Drywall Installers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Painters''' || Surface preparation, textured coatings || [[Painters|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Tile Setters''' || Adhesives, backing materials || [[Tile Setters|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
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| '''Laborers''' || General construction support || [[Laborers|View Profile]] ''(coming soon)''
|}

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== Industry-Specific Categories ==

=== Manufacturing and Industrial ===
* [[Factory Workers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Foundry Workers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Glass Manufacturing]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Paper Mill Workers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Textile Mill Workers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Rubber Manufacturing]] ''(coming soon)''

=== Utilities and Infrastructure ===
* [[Utility Workers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Telephone Company Workers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Water Treatment Workers]] ''(coming soon)''

=== Transportation ===
* [[Longshoremen]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Merchant Marines]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Aircraft Mechanics]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Bus Mechanics]] ''(coming soon)''

=== Building Trades ===
* [[Bricklayers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Cement Masons]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Ironworkers]] ''(coming soon)''
* [[Glaziers]] ''(coming soon)''

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== Secondary Exposure ==

Family members of workers in high-risk occupations also face mesothelioma risk from take-home asbestos fibers on clothing and equipment.

→ '''[[Secondary Exposure|View Secondary Exposure Guide]]'''

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== Complete Alphabetical List ==

→ '''[[Complete Alphabetical Occupations List]]''' ''(coming soon)''

Full listing of all 300+ documented occupations with exposure verification.

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== Related Resources ==

* [[Shipyard Exposure Index]] — Facility-specific shipyard documentation
* [[Veterans Benefits]] — Military service exposure compensation
* [[Evidence Preservation]] — Documenting your work history
* [[Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney]] — Legal representation guidance

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