Long hours and tough working conditions are part of plumbing. Unfortunately, so is asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was once used as an insulation material for pipes and plumbing systems. It is fire-resistant, durable and flexible – and, until the 1970s, most pipes installed in homes were insulated with asbestos, as were the walls, floors, and other parts of houses. In those days, plumbers were routinely exposed to asbestos during the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pipes. Long hours and tough working conditions are part of plumbing. Unfortunately, so is asbestos.
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was once used as an insulation material for pipes and plumbing systems. It is fire-resistant, durable and flexible – and, until the 1970s, most pipes installed in homes were insulated with asbestos, as were the walls, floors, and other parts of houses. In those days, plumbers were routinely exposed to asbestos during the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pipes.
Unfortunately, asbestos is deadly. When asbestos insulation is disturbed during the course of plumbing work, it releases microscopic fibers into the air, where plumbers inhale them. As a result, the number of plumbers with mesothelioma today is tragically high.
And plumbers still risk the potential of asbestos exposure: many buildings constructed before the 1970s still contain asbestos-bearing products, and many thousands of plumbers come into contact with asbestos every day when performing remodeling, renovation, and repair work.
The relationship between asbestos exposure and plumbers can be deadly. If you are a plumber who has been injured by asbestos, contact the Johnson Law Group. An attorney specializing in cases involving mesothelioma and plumbers can help you obtain the compensation that you deserve.
