ASBESTOS ROPE

Asbestos rope is made of toxic asbestos fibers that have been linked to fatal diseases in workers

Inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers qualifies as an asbestos exposure, usually a work-related incident that has been linked to fatal cancers like mesothelioma, which has killed tens of thousands of workers over the past few decades. Three-thousand cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed every year in the United States, with some linked to toxic exposure from asbestos rope.

May 4, 2010 – Some construction products that once contained toxic asbestos are still on the market, but most are not. Asbestos rope is one of the exceptions.

Asbestos rope is fireproof, and was frequently used in making fire-retardant blankets, oven mitts, ironing board covers and gaskets for boilers.

Today, asbestos rope can be purchased on the Internet or from a number of different countries, including China, which produces a great deal of the asbestos rope on today’s market.

Asbestos rope fibers kill

Notably, asbestos rope is available in two different forms: one contains asbestos dust, the other does not. The dust-free version of asbestos rope is much safer because fewer asbestos fibers are released into air currents.

Asbestos fibers are microscopic, extremely toxic and something to avoid, especially if you are not wearing a respirator or protective gear of any kind.

When handling asbestos rope, safety precautions and protective clothing should always be used. Regular incidents of exposure increases the likelihood of contracting asbestos-related illnesses.

Weitz & Luxenberg – Asbestos law firm

In the past century, more than 5,000 asbestos-containing construction and home products have been marketed in the United States, including asbestos rope.

Asbestos product manufacturers knew about the health dangers associated with their products long before the public did. But workers were often denied this information for the sake of cutting expenses and boosting profit margins.

Thousands of retired workers diagnosed with job-related asbestos disease have filed asbestos claims against these manufacturers for their negligence.

If you worked with asbestos rope, or a similar asbestos-containing product, and you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for financial compensation.

Protect your family’s financial future today. We urge you to contact an asbestos cancer attorney at Weitz & Luxenberg where you can obtain a free appraisal of your case and determine your eligibility to receive restitution.