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	<ref name="dandell-veterans">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		<ref name="dandell-veterans">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims], Danziger & De Llano</ref>
	<ref name="dandell-shipyards">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure-navy-shipyards/ Asbestos Exposure in Navy Shipyards], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		<ref name="dandell-shipyards">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure-navy-shipyards/ Asbestos Exposure in Navy Shipyards], Danziger & De Llano</ref>
	~~<ref name="dandell-lawsuits">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-law-lawsuits/asbestos-lawsuits-payouts/ Asbestos Lawsuits & Payouts], Danziger & De Llano</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="dandell-claims">[https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/asbestos-exposure-claims-compensation/ Asbestos Exposure Claims], Danziger & De Llano</ref>~~
	<ref name="mlc-exposure">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/exposure/ Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-exposure">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/exposure/ Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
	<ref name="mlc-occupations">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/ Occupational Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-occupations">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/ Occupational Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
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	<ref name="mesonet-industrial">[https://mesothelioma.net/industrial-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Industrial Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		<ref name="mesonet-industrial">[https://mesothelioma.net/industrial-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Industrial Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>
	<ref name="mesonet-shipyard">[https://mesothelioma.net/shipyard-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Shipyard Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		<ref name="mesonet-shipyard">[https://mesothelioma.net/shipyard-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Shipyard Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>
	~~<ref name="mesonet-proving">[https://mesothelioma.net/the-keys-to-proving-your-asbestos-exposure/ Keys to Proving Your Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="mesonet-power">[https://mesothelioma.net/power-plant-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Power Plant Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="mesonet-oil">[https://mesothelioma.net/asbestos-exposure-oil-refineries/ Asbestos Exposure in Oil Refineries], Mesothelioma.net</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="mesonet-steel">[https://mesothelioma.net/steel-mill-workers-and-asbestos-exposure/ Steel Mill Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>~~
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	! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Welder Asbestos Exposure		! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Welder [[Asbestos Exposure]]
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	\| colspan="2" style="padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" \| High-risk occupation for mesothelioma		\| colspan="2" style="padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" \| High-risk occupation for [[Mesothelioma\|mesothelioma]]
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	* '''Trust Fund Availability:''' $30+ billion across 60+ active asbestos trust funds		* '''Trust Fund Availability:''' $30+ billion across 60+ active asbestos trust funds
	* '''Average Compensation:''' $1-1.4 million through combined settlements		* '''Average Compensation:''' $1-1.4 million through combined settlements
	* '''Statute of Limitations:''' 2 years from diagnosis in Texas; varies by state		* '''[[Statute of Limitations]]:''' 2 years from diagnosis in Texas; varies by state
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	\| colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; padding:10px; text-align:center;" \| [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ <span style="color:white; font-weight:bold;">Free Case Review →</span>]		\| colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; padding:10px; text-align:center;" \| [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ <span style="color:white; font-weight:bold;">Free Case Review →</span>]
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	~~= Welders and Mesothelioma: Asbestos Exposure Risks, Compensation & Legal Rights =~~

	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

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	Welders experienced substantial asbestos exposure through direct contact with asbestos-containing welding consumables and protective equipment, and through intense bystander exposure when welding or cutting through asbestos-insulated pipes, fireproofed steel, and gasket materials.<ref>[https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/ Asbestos Exposure Lawyers], Danziger & De Llano</ref> The Coast Guard shipyard study documented significantly elevated lung cancer mortality among shipfitters, welders, and cutters with a standardized mortality ratio of 1.34, representing 85 lung cancer deaths observed versus 63.4 expected.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/exposure/ Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Welders used asbestos cloth blankets to protect flammable materials from sparks, wore asbestos gloves and sleeves, and frequently cut through asbestos-coated surfaces that released massive fiber concentrations exceeding 1-5 f/cc during torch cutting operations. According to Danziger & De Llano, welders remain eligible for significant compensation through trust fund claims and legal settlements averaging $1-1.4 million.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/ Mesothelioma Compensation], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		Welders experienced substantial asbestos exposure through direct contact with asbestos-containing welding consumables and protective equipment, and through intense bystander exposure when welding or cutting through asbestos-insulated pipes, fireproofed steel, and gasket materials.<ref>[https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/ Asbestos Exposure Lawyers], Danziger & De Llano</ref> The Coast Guard shipyard study documented significantly elevated lung cancer mortality among shipfitters, welders, and cutters with a standardized mortality ratio of 1.34, representing 85 lung cancer deaths observed versus 63.4 expected.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/exposure/ Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Welders used asbestos cloth blankets to protect flammable materials from sparks, wore asbestos gloves and sleeves, and frequently cut through asbestos-coated surfaces that released massive fiber concentrations exceeding 1-5 f/cc during torch cutting operations. According to Danziger & De Llano, welders remain eligible for significant compensation through trust fund claims and legal settlements averaging $1-1.4 million.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/ Mesothelioma Compensation], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

			The scope of welder asbestos exposure spans virtually every industrial sector where the trade was practiced. Shipyard welders at facilities including [[Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard]], [[Norfolk Naval Shipyard]], and [[Brooklyn Navy Yard]] faced particularly severe exposure—the Italian shipyard mortality study documented autogenous welders with an SMR of 716 for mesothelioma. [[Power Plant Workers\|Power plant welders]], [[Oil Refinery Workers\|refinery welders]], and [[Steel Mill Workers\|steel mill welders]] similarly encountered asbestos throughout their work environments. The first-ever welding rod verdicts in 2003 established manufacturer liability, with Tucker v. Lincoln Electric/Hobart Brothers resulting in $3.453 million and Gomez v. Lincoln Electric producing $3.192 million. Like [[Boilermakers]], [[Pipefitters\|Plumbers and Pipefitters]], and [[Ironworkers]], welders worked in confined industrial spaces where asbestos fiber concentrations reached dangerous levels, and the 20-50 year latency period means workers exposed during the peak asbestos era continue receiving mesothelioma diagnoses today.


	== Key Facts ==		== Key Facts ==

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	! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Welder Asbestos Exposure		! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Welder Asbestos Exposure
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	\| colspan="2" style="~~background:#e8f4f8;~~ padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" \| High-risk occupation for mesothelioma		\| colspan="2" style="padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" \| High-risk occupation for mesothelioma
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Risk Level		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Risk Level
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Very High		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Very High
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| SMR (Lung Cancer)		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| SMR (Lung Cancer)
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1.34 (Shipyard)		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1.34 (Shipyard)
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Peak Exposure Era		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Peak Exposure Era
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1940-1980		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1940-1980
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Primary Products		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Primary Products
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Welding blankets, insulation, gaskets		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Welding blankets, insulation, gaskets
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~;" \| Avg. Settlement		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; " \| Avg. Settlement
	\| style="padding:10px;" \| $1-1.4 Million		\| style="padding:10px;" \| $1-1.4 Million
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	! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" \| Key Facts: Welder Asbestos Exposure		! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" \| Key Facts: Welder Asbestos Exposure
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	* '''Risk Classification:''' Very High – welders documented among highest-exposed industrial occupations		* '''Risk Classification:''' Very High – welders documented among highest-exposed industrial occupations
	* '''Lung Cancer SMR:''' 1.34 (shipfitters/welders/cutters combined) per Coast Guard shipyard study		* '''Lung Cancer SMR:''' 1.34 (shipfitters/welders/cutters combined) per Coast Guard shipyard study
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	When welders used cutting torches or arc welding to cut through insulated pipes containing 15-90% asbestos, massive fiber plumes were released into the work environment.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/ Occupational Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Cutting fireproofed steel in shipyards and industrial facilities required penetrating spray-on fireproofing, with intense heat vaporizing and aerosolizing asbestos fibers. Studies document concentrations of 1-15 f/cc during cutting operations on insulated surfaces—up to 150 times the current OSHA permissible exposure limit.		When welders used cutting torches or arc welding to cut through insulated pipes containing 15-90% asbestos, massive fiber plumes were released into the work environment.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/ Occupational Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Cutting fireproofed steel in shipyards and industrial facilities required penetrating spray-on fireproofing, with intense heat vaporizing and aerosolizing asbestos fibers. Studies document concentrations of 1-15 f/cc during cutting operations on insulated surfaces—up to 150 times the current OSHA permissible exposure limit.

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	\| style="padding:15px 20px 10px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.5;" \| "Welders routinely cut through pipes and equipment that were covered in asbestos insulation. The intense heat from torches and arc welding released fibers directly into their breathing zones in confined spaces where ventilation was often inadequate."		\| style="padding:15px 20px 10px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.5;" \| "Welders routinely cut through pipes and equipment that were covered in asbestos insulation. The intense heat from torches and arc welding released fibers directly into their breathing zones in confined spaces where ventilation was often inadequate."
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	\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| Welding Blankets/Fire Curtains		\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; " \| Welding Blankets/Fire Curtains
	\| style="padding:12px~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| 80-100% woven asbestos cloth		\| style="padding:12px; " \| 80-100% woven asbestos cloth
	\| style="padding:12px~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| Johns Manville, Philip Carey		\| style="padding:12px; " \| Johns Manville, Philip Carey
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	\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" \| Welding Rod Flux Coatings		\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" \| Welding Rod Flux Coatings
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	\| style="padding:12px;" \| Lincoln Electric, Hobart Brothers, ESAB		\| style="padding:12px;" \| Lincoln Electric, Hobart Brothers, ESAB
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	\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| Welding Gloves & Sleeves		\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; " \| Welding Gloves & Sleeves
	\| style="padding:12px~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| 80-100% asbestos fabric		\| style="padding:12px; " \| 80-100% asbestos fabric
	\| style="padding:12px~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| Multiple safety equipment suppliers		\| style="padding:12px; " \| Multiple safety equipment suppliers
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	\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" \| Heat Shields for Torches		\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold;" \| Heat Shields for Torches
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	\| style="padding:12px;" \| Johns Manville, others		\| style="padding:12px;" \| Johns Manville, others
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	\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| Pipe/Equipment Insulation		\| style="padding:12px; font-weight:bold; " \| Pipe/Equipment Insulation
	\| style="padding:12px~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| 15-90%		\| style="padding:12px; " \| 15-90%
	\| style="padding:12px~~; background:#e8f4f8~~;" \| Johns Manville, Owens-Corning		\| style="padding:12px; " \| Johns Manville, Owens-Corning
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	'''Steel Mills:''' Structural fabrication, pipe welding, and equipment maintenance in steel facilities exposed welders to asbestos curtains and protective clothing.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/steel-mill-workers-and-asbestos-exposure/ Steel Mill Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		'''Steel Mills:''' Structural fabrication, pipe welding, and equipment maintenance in steel facilities exposed welders to asbestos curtains and protective clothing.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/steel-mill-workers-and-asbestos-exposure/ Steel Mill Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px~~; color:#856404~~;" \| '''⚠ Confined Space Warning:''' Welders frequently worked in ship holds, ballast tanks, boiler rooms, and vessel void spaces with minimal ventilation. These confined spaces created concentration multipliers where typical exposures of 1-2 f/cc in open areas escalated to 10-25 f/cc in unventilated enclosures.		\| style="padding:15px; " \| '''⚠ Confined Space Warning:''' Welders frequently worked in ship holds, ballast tanks, boiler rooms, and vessel void spaces with minimal ventilation. These confined spaces created concentration multipliers where typical exposures of 1-2 f/cc in open areas escalated to 10-25 f/cc in unventilated enclosures.
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	* Multiple pump and valve manufacturers		* Multiple pump and valve manufacturers

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	\| style="padding:15px 20px 10px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.5;" \| "Welder mesothelioma claims typically involve 15-40 defendants across multiple product categories—welding equipment manufacturers, insulation companies, gasket manufacturers, and equipment makers. This multi-defendant approach maximizes compensation for affected workers and their families."		\| style="padding:15px 20px 10px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.5;" \| "Welder mesothelioma claims typically involve 15-40 defendants across multiple product categories—welding equipment manufacturers, insulation companies, gasket manufacturers, and equipment makers. This multi-defendant approach maximizes compensation for affected workers and their families."
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	* Industry documentation of asbestos use at specific facilities		* Industry documentation of asbestos use at specific facilities

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	\| style="padding:15px~~; color:#155724~~;" \| '''✓ Veterans Benefits:''' Welder veterans who served in the Navy, Coast Guard, or at military installations may qualify for VA disability benefits at 100% rating ($3,900+/month) in addition to trust fund claims and legal settlements.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		\| style="padding:15px; " \| '''✓ Veterans Benefits:''' Welder veterans who served in the Navy, Coast Guard, or at military installations may qualify for VA disability benefits at 100% rating ($3,900+/month) in addition to trust fund claims and legal settlements.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims], Danziger & De Llano</ref>
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|title=Welders & Asbestos Exposure: Mesothelioma Risks & Compensation
|description=Welders faced asbestos exposure risks. Learn about mesothelioma compensation options and legal rights for affected workers.
|keywords=welders, mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, occupational exposure, asbestos compensation, workers compensation
|author=Rod De Llano, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
|published_time=2026-01-15
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| colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; padding:10px; text-align:center;" | [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ <span style="color:white; font-weight:bold;">Free Case Review</span>]
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| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | '''Page Under Development''' - This page is being expanded with comprehensive information. Full content coming soon. For immediate assistance, call '''(866) 222-9990'''.
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== About Welders ==

This page will provide comprehensive information about welders and asbestos exposure, including exposure history, health risks, and compensation options available to affected workers and their families.

== Key Facts ==

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* '''Exposed through welding blankets and protective materials'''
* Peak exposure era: 1940-1980
* Primary products: welding blankets, heat shields, protective gloves, pipe insulation
* '''Trust Funds Available:''' 60+ active trusts hold over $30 billion for asbestos victims
* '''Legal Help:''' Experienced mesothelioma attorneys can help recover compensation
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== Compensation Options ==

Workers exposed to asbestos may be eligible for multiple forms of compensation:

* '''Asbestos Trust Funds''' - Over 60 active trusts with $30+ billion available
* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' - Against companies that manufactured or used asbestos products
* '''Veterans Benefits''' - VA disability compensation for service-related exposure
* '''Workers' Compensation''' - State programs for occupational illness

== Related Resources ==

* [[Occupational_Exposure_Index|Occupational Exposure Index]]
* [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|Asbestos Trust Funds]]
* [[Veterans_Benefits|Veterans Benefits]]

== Get Help Today ==

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| style="padding:15px; color:#155724;" | '''Free Case Evaluation''' - If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos as a welder, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.
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== References ==

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[[Category:Mesothelioma]]
[[Category:Occupation]]
[[Category:Asbestos Exposure]]