The Facts About Mesothelioma

THE FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers internal organs. The most common place is in the lungs. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period. The time between the initial exposure to the manifestation of the disease is usually 20-40 years. WHO IS AT RISK -80 E70 The construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. 60 F50 -40 E30 20 HOSPITAL ELEMENTARY MISC. CHEMICALS & SECONDARY SCHOOLS RAILROAD INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURAL LIGHT & POWER GOVERNMENT AT HOME CONSTRUCTION MESOTHELIOMA MORTALITY BY INDUSTRY, 1999 Individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center are at risk because asbestos was used in the construction of the North Tower of the WTC. TROUBLING REALITIES Asbestos has been eliminated in the manufacture of many products, however it is still being imported and used in the US in various construction and transportation products. 1730 metric tons of asbestos were imported in 2007, equivalent to the mass of 173 semi trucks In 2003, 20% of air samples collected in the construction industry exceeded the OSHA PEL (5) limit for asbestos. HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established regulations dealing with asbestos exposure that employers are required to follow. Workers should use all protective equipment provided and follow recommended workplace practices and safety procedures. SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-1 http://www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-143/pdfs/2008-143.pdf www.simmonsfirm.com THE FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers internal organs. The most common place is in the lungs. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period. The time between the initial exposure to the manifestation of the disease is usually 20-40 years. WHO IS AT RISK -80 E70 The construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. 60 F50 -40 E30 20 E10 HOSPITAL ELEMENTARY MISC. CHEMICALS & SECONDARY SCHOOLS RAILROAD INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURAL LIGHT & POWER GOVERNMENT AT НOME CONSTRUCTION MESOTHELIOMA MORTALITY BY INDUSTRY, 1999 Individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center are at risk because asbestos was used in the construction of the North Tower of the WTC. TROUBLING REALITIES Asbestos has been eliminated in the manufacture of many products, however it is still being imported and used in the US in various construction and transportation products. 1730 metric tons of asbestos were imported in 2007, equivalent to the mass of 173 semi trucks In 2003, 20% of air samples collected in the construction industry exceeded the OSHA PEL (5) limit for asbestos. HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established regulations dealing with asbestos exposure that employers are required to follow. Workers should use all protective equipment provided and follow recommended workplace practices and safety procedures. SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-1 http://www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-143/pdfs/2008-143.pdf www.simmonsfirm.com THE FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers internal organs. The most common place is in the lungs. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period. The time between the initial exposure to the manifestation of the disease is usually 20-40 years. WHO IS AT RISK -80 E70 The construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. 60 F50 -40 E30 20 E10 HOSPITAL ELEMENTARY MISC. CHEMICALS & SECONDARY SCHOOLS RAILROAD INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURAL LIGHT & POWER GOVERNMENT AT НOME CONSTRUCTION MESOTHELIOMA MORTALITY BY INDUSTRY, 1999 Individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center are at risk because asbestos was used in the construction of the North Tower of the WTC. TROUBLING REALITIES Asbestos has been eliminated in the manufacture of many products, however it is still being imported and used in the US in various construction and transportation products. 1730 metric tons of asbestos were imported in 2007, equivalent to the mass of 173 semi trucks In 2003, 20% of air samples collected in the construction industry exceeded the OSHA PEL (5) limit for asbestos. HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established regulations dealing with asbestos exposure that employers are required to follow. Workers should use all protective equipment provided and follow recommended workplace practices and safety procedures. SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-1 http://www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-143/pdfs/2008-143.pdf www.simmonsfirm.com THE FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers internal organs. The most common place is in the lungs. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period. The time between the initial exposure to the manifestation of the disease is usually 20-40 years. WHO IS AT RISK -80 E70 The construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. 60 F50 -40 E30 20 E10 HOSPITAL ELEMENTARY MISC. CHEMICALS & SECONDARY SCHOOLS RAILROAD INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURAL LIGHT & POWER GOVERNMENT AT НOME CONSTRUCTION MESOTHELIOMA MORTALITY BY INDUSTRY, 1999 Individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center are at risk because asbestos was used in the construction of the North Tower of the WTC. TROUBLING REALITIES Asbestos has been eliminated in the manufacture of many products, however it is still being imported and used in the US in various construction and transportation products. 1730 metric tons of asbestos were imported in 2007, equivalent to the mass of 173 semi trucks In 2003, 20% of air samples collected in the construction industry exceeded the OSHA PEL (5) limit for asbestos. HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established regulations dealing with asbestos exposure that employers are required to follow. Workers should use all protective equipment provided and follow recommended workplace practices and safety procedures. SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-1 http://www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-143/pdfs/2008-143.pdf www.simmonsfirm.com THE FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers internal organs. The most common place is in the lungs. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period. The time between the initial exposure to the manifestation of the disease is usually 20-40 years. WHO IS AT RISK -80 E70 The construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. 60 F50 -40 E30 20 E10 HOSPITAL ELEMENTARY MISC. CHEMICALS & SECONDARY SCHOOLS RAILROAD INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURAL LIGHT & POWER GOVERNMENT AT НOME CONSTRUCTION MESOTHELIOMA MORTALITY BY INDUSTRY, 1999 Individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center are at risk because asbestos was used in the construction of the North Tower of the WTC. TROUBLING REALITIES Asbestos has been eliminated in the manufacture of many products, however it is still being imported and used in the US in various construction and transportation products. 1730 metric tons of asbestos were imported in 2007, equivalent to the mass of 173 semi trucks In 2003, 20% of air samples collected in the construction industry exceeded the OSHA PEL (5) limit for asbestos. HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established regulations dealing with asbestos exposure that employers are required to follow. Workers should use all protective equipment provided and follow recommended workplace practices and safety procedures. SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-1 http://www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-143/pdfs/2008-143.pdf www.simmonsfirm.com THE FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers internal organs. The most common place is in the lungs. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period. The time between the initial exposure to the manifestation of the disease is usually 20-40 years. WHO IS AT RISK -80 E70 The construction industry accounted for nearly 15% of malignant mesothelioma deaths in 1999. 60 F50 -40 E30 20 E10 HOSPITAL ELEMENTARY MISC. CHEMICALS & SECONDARY SCHOOLS RAILROAD INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURAL LIGHT & POWER GOVERNMENT AT НOME CONSTRUCTION MESOTHELIOMA MORTALITY BY INDUSTRY, 1999 Individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center are at risk because asbestos was used in the construction of the North Tower of the WTC. TROUBLING REALITIES Asbestos has been eliminated in the manufacture of many products, however it is still being imported and used in the US in various construction and transportation products. 1730 metric tons of asbestos were imported in 2007, equivalent to the mass of 173 semi trucks In 2003, 20% of air samples collected in the construction industry exceeded the OSHA PEL (5) limit for asbestos. HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established regulations dealing with asbestos exposure that employers are required to follow. Workers should use all protective equipment provided and follow recommended workplace practices and safety procedures. SOURCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-1 http://www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-143/pdfs/2008-143.pdf www.simmonsfirm.com