Study shows that sheet metal workers are at risk of developing mesothelioma

Mesothelioma and sheet metal workers

Sheet metal workers create and install heating and air conditioning ductwork, refrigerators, air conditioners and other products. Sheet metal workers work at various settings including shipyards and railroads.

Frequently, sheet metal workers work in poorly ventilated areas that contain asbestos containing products. Asbestos fibers released from asbestos containing products can remain suspended in the air within poorly ventilated areas.

Inadequate ventilation makes inhalation of asbestos fibers more likely. Inhaled asbestos fibers can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer and asbestosis.

A study conducted by Duke University and the Center for Construction Research has shown that sheet metal workers are at significant risk for developing asbestos related diseases such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. The study examined the mortality patterns of 17,345 workers who worked with sheet metal for at least 20 years.

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