Large appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, and ovens, represent a risk of occupational exposure to asbestos for installers and repair technicians. The toxic mineral may exist in internal parts as well as in walls and flooring that are disturbed during installation and dismantling. Exposure puts installers and repair technicians at risk of mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and
The USS Frontier (AD-25) was a Klondike-class destroyer tender built by the U.S. Navy in the years following World War II. The ship was active during the Korean War, in the Far East, and off the coast of California during her years of use. Like other vessels built during the years between World War I
Manufacturers included asbestos in the plastic manufacturing process from the early 20th century until the mid-1980s. Asbestos served as an ideal filler material that stabilized plastic’s ingredients and made it resistant to heat. It also caused malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and other deadly diseases. The History of Asbestos in Plastics The use of asbestos in plastic
All smoking is dangerous, but it was especially so in the 1950s when Lorillard Tobacco Company produced cigarettes with asbestos filters. The company advertised that its Kent cigarettes with Micronite filters offered the “greatest health protection,” putting hundreds of thousands of smokers at additional risk of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The History of Kent Micronite Cigarette Filters
The USS Alstede (AF-48) was the first of its class (known as the Alstede class) of store ships, auxiliary vessels that refueled, provided ammunition, and supplied food for the U.S. Navy’s maritime operations. The ship sailed during World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War, enabling ships to remain at sea for extended periods. Though
No herb has been proven to control or cure any type of cancer, but in response to a life-threatening diagnosis, mesothelioma patients and their families frequently look for complementary treatment approaches to manage symptoms and side effects. Herbal medicine, while not a replacement for standard cancer therapies, is an alternative therapy that can offer benefits when used appropriately and
The USS Kankakee (AO-39) was a Kennebec-class fleet oiler that served the U.S. Navy through World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. While virtually all vessels built for the military between the 1930s and 1980s contained significant amounts of asbestos, tankers and oilers that carried large stores of fuel received additional fortification
The USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD-717) was one of 98 Gearing class destroyers built for the U.S. Navy in the 1940s. Like all the ships in her class, she was valued for her ease of maneuverability and speed. Unfortunately, the many advantages of the USS Theodore E. Chandler were offset by the asbestos exposure that crew members suffered.
The USS Porterfield (DD-682) was a ship constructed for the U.S. Navy as America entered World War II. A Fletcher-class destroyer, she was built at a time when asbestos was thought to be a miracle mineral and was relied upon in shipbuilding for strength and fireproofing. The material was incorporated into much of the ship’s equipment and
Though asbestos is no longer in common use in the United States, asbestos exposure remains a significant health concern, affecting both workers and the general public. While those with long-term occupational exposure are known to be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, less is understood about the impact of short-term exposure. Distinguishing Between Degrees of Asbestos Exposure