Safety from exposure a concern for plumbers, electricians and other workers toiling in buildings made with asbestos

Much like in America, where asbestos remains a serious concern, the dangers of exposure to the carcinogen are being highlighted in public safety materials in England.

According to government figures there, 771 men in the area Devon died from mesothelioma, a terminal form of cancer caused by asbestos, between 1981 and 2005.

In another town, Cornwall, 249 men reportedly died from the disease.

For this reason, government is seeking to safety awareness among manual trade workers such as plumbers and electricians.

According to health inspectors, 25 percent of the 4,000 asbestos-related exposure deaths each year are tradesmen and women, and the number is rising in England.

Unfortunately, many workers believe that because asbestos was banned years ago they are no longer at risk of exposure.

Their goal is to ensure those workers know that the deadly asbestos dust could still be present in older buildings, and take safety measures to reduce exposure.

Many plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen have come forward to say exposure to asbestos and a lack of safety measures on the job led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos.

If this has been your experience, we may be able to help.

For over two decades, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking asbestos litigation in the country. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure or secondary exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

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