Trades Associated with Asbestos Exposure

The following industries and occupations have tended to subject workers to high levels of asbestos exposure. It is only a partial listing. However, if you worked in one of the trades listed below, asbestos exposure from your job could have put you at risk for developing certain asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma or lung cancer.

Aerospace/Aviation

Steamfitter
Welder
Aviation Mechanic
Aviation Electrician
Pipefitter

Asbestos Abatement

Abatement Worker
Ripout

Asbestos Mining

Packer
Weaver
Welder
Crusher Operator
Dryer Operator
Laborer
Blaster
Miner
Heavy Equipment Operator
Car Loader
Blender
Mill Operator
Pack Hauler
Palletizer
Bagger
Driller
Laboratory Technician
Truck Driver

Asbestos Products Manufacturing

Production Worker
Patcher
Stock Preparation
Electrician
Fabricator
Machine Operator
Molder
Beaterman
Tow Motor Driver
Mixer
Trouble Shooter
Millwright
Truck Driver
Bale Roller
Operator
Hopper Loader
Puncher
Production Engineer
Runner
Pipefitter
Salesman
Loader
Saw Operator
Steamfitter
Plumber
Sheetmetal Worker
Crusher
Cutter
Design Engineer
Plant Worker
Laborer
Pipefitter
Spinner of Asbestos Cloths
Boilermaker
Carder of Asbestos Yarn
Welder
Maintenance Mechanic
Assembly Line Worker
Aluminum Worker
Foreman
Asbestos Worker
Supervisor
Forklift Operator
Weaver
Warehouseman
Bag Opener

Automotive/Mechanical Friction

Auto Mechanic
Brake and Clutch Repairman
Pipefitter
Foundry Worker
Brake Mechanic
Clutch Assembler
Grinder

Chemical Industry

Operator
Foreman
Furnace Installer
Burner
Gauger
Sheetmetal Worker
Plumber
Welder
Butler Pit Operator
Drill Repairman
Boilermaker
Kiln Operator
Stationary Engineer
Ash Puller
Dry Cleaner
Supervisor
Spinner Cutter
Brick Mason
Mechanical Craftsman
Pipefitter
Doff Crew
Furnace Repairman
Leadman
Helper
Laborer
Insulator
Rigger
Cement Finisher
Production Worker
Lagger
Cable Puller
Chemical Operator
Chemical Worker
Lab Technician
Lathe Operator
Maintenance Electrician
Sandblaster
Poolman
Dryer Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Maintenance Mechanic
Engineer
Production Operator
Powerhouse Employee
Press Operatpor
Sampler
Lay operator
Carpenter
Maintenance Mechanic
Process Operator
Crane Operator
Maintenance Supervisor
Superintendant
Boiler Inspector
Technician
Instrument Fitter
Inspector
Oiler
Operating Engineer
Superintendant
Machinist
Boiler Maker
Machine Operator
Iron Worker
Storeroom Clerk
Electrician
Packer
Boiler Operator
Fireman
Bale Press Operator
Utilityman
Millwright
Instrument Technician
Tester
Mixer
Warehouseman
Molder
Pipe Cutter
Steamfitter
Assembler
Forklift Operator
Chipper
Electrical Engineer
Weighmaster
Still Cleaner
Chemist
Painter
Material Scheduler

Construction Worker

Pipe Coverer
Ceiling Tile Installer
Tile Layer
Sandblaster
Brick Mason
Carpenter
Glass Worker
Pipe Layer
Maintenance Mechanic
Floor Tile and Linoleum Layer
Chipper
Metal Lather
Dry Wall Taper
Boilermaker
Pipe Fitter
HVAC Installer
Rip Out
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Drywall Hanger
Millwright
HVAC Serviceman
Foreman
Supervisor
Hod Carrier
Lagger
Roofer
Helper
Elevator Installation & Service
Truck Driver
Burner
Steamfitter
Sprinkler Fitter
Lather
Insulator
Acoustical Worker
Inspector
Electrical Technician
Plumber
Sheetmetal Worker
Fork Lift Operator
Demolition Worker
Laborer
Plasterer
Welder
Ironworker
Heating Technician
Machinist
Neon Tube Bender
Joiner
Cable Splicer
Electrician
Crane Operator
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Wire Puller
Soundproofing Installer

Iron & Steel

Tinner
Open Hearth Worker
Boiler Operator
Oiler
Sweeper
Equipment Operator
Grinder
Iron Worker
Moulder
Nozzle Setter
Machinist
Pipe Grinder
Welder
Kiln (Tender/Builder)
Steel Erector
Painter
Steel Pourer
Iron Pourer
Steel Worker
Pipe Carrier
Stove Tender
Chipper
Operator
Warehouseman
Painter
Machine Operator
Packer/Loader
Tractor Operator
Boiler Tender
Oven Operator
Foreman
Boiler Maker
Janitor
Welder Instructor
Tower Crane Operator
Mechanic
Forger
Forklift operator
Assembly Worker
Foundry Worker
Brick Mason
Furnace Worker
Insulator
Warehouse Man
Utilityman
Furnace Operator
Maintenance Electrician
Wireman
Maintenance Mechanic
Galvinizer
Anglesmith
Insulation
Maintenance Man
Gas Welder
Gauger
Inspector
Turbine Mechanic
Belt Operator
Tool Maker
Magazine Operator
Mold Maker
Steamfitter
Trackman
Steelman
Grinder
Transport man
Batter operator
Millwright
Binder Changer
Millman
Inventory Clerk
Instrument Technician
Metallurgical Inspector
Flame Cutter
Melt Shop
Foiler
Bar Shearman
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Muller Operator
Scaleman
Scarfer
Scheduler
Scrap Classifier
Shake Out Operator
Shearman
Burner
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Powerhouse Operator
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Crane Operator
Sheetmetal Supervisor
Industrial Engineer
Crane Repairman
Longshoreman
Plumber
Platerer Tender
Pot Room Attendant (ironsteel)
Rigger
Lathe Operator
Cleanup Man
Pusher
Sandblaster
Hot Top Maker
Role Press Operator
Roll Turner
Production Worker
Construction Crew
Caster
Carpenter
Pressman
Core Room Worker
Compact Operator
Pipe Welder
Inspector
Loader
Laborer
Pipemill worker
Skimmer
Pipefitter
Braiser
Heat Treater
Pipe Tester
Pipe Racker
Kiln Worker
Die Cast Operator
Room Worker
Shipping
Slagger

Longshore

Ironworker
Pipefitter
Mechanic
Ship Fitter
Stevedore
Shipyard Laborer
Roustabout
Insulator
Boilermaker
Steamfitter
Welder
Burner
Steelworker
Molder

Maritime

Caulker
Lagger
Licensed Electrical Engineer
Plumber
Insulator
Third Engineer
Construction Mechanic
Third Operating Mechanic
Boiler Operator
Pipefitter
Chief Engineer
Fireman
Water Tender
Maintenance
Licensed Engineer
Boilertender
Oiler
Deck Engine Mechanic
Qualified Mechanic Engine Department
Wiper
Shipfitter
Captian
Deckhand
Engineman
Tankerman
Steamfitter
Boilermaker
Pumpman
Shipwright
Electrician
Fireman/Watertender
Millwright
Refrigeration Engineer
Engine Room Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
Stoker
Engine Maintenance Man

Military

Shipfitter
Boilermaker
Steamfitter
Engineman
Mechanics Mate
Boiler Operator
Machinist
Power Engineer
Fireman
Welder
Water Tender
Boiler Tender
Lagger
Plumber
Pipefitter
Submarine Engineerman
Engine Room Mechanic

Non‐Asbestos Products

Manufacturing

Industrial Incinerator Worker
Iron Worker
Generator/Transformer Mfg Worker
Lagger
Insulator
Glass Blower
Turnaround Man
Pipefitter
Plumber
Pot Operator
Pot Rebuilder
Pot Room Production
Pot Tender
Boiler Operator
Power Plant Worker
Powerhouse Laborer
Pipe Insulator
Boiler Tender
Boiler Mechanic Helper
Commercial Elect. Equiq.,Appliance Wkr
Steelworker
Boilermaker
Steamfitter
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Boilers Mfg. Plant Worker
Brake/Clutch Mfg Worker
Sheetmetal Worker
Burner
Brick Room Helper
Brick Layer
Powerhouse Mechanic
Air Conditioning/Heating Mfg. Worker
Forger
Neon Sign Manufacturer
Neon Signs Worker
Fitter
Millwright
Welder
Molds Manufacturer
Furnace Helper
Asbestos Furniture Worker
Furnace Machinist
Furnace Manufacturer
Welder Helper
Furnace Operator
Oven/Furnace Mfg. Worker
Vinyl Asbestos Floor Tiles Worker
XRay Operator
Furnace Fireman

General

Glass Worker
Welding Foreman
Boilermaker
Steamfitter
Steam Engineer
Burner
Brick Mason
Checker at Insulation Warehouse
Cooker (pulp)
Welder
Turbine Tester
Ash Puller
Brick Layer
Blacksmith (fonges)
Plumber
Pipefitter
Fettler Clay Plant (tends furnace)

Petrochemical

Chemist
Bale Press Operator
Operator
Brick Mason
Inspector
Boiler Inspector
Boiler Washer
Boilermaker Worker
Assembly Worker
Instrument Fitter
Ash Puller
Installer
Boiler Operator
Instrument Technician
Field Engineer
Chemical Operator
Drill Repairman
Dryer Foreman
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Inspector
Heavy Equipment Operator
Plant Operator
Dishwasher
Field Operator Supervisor
Field Worker
Construction Inspector
Fireman
Foreman
Forklift Operator
Furnace Installer
Furnace Repairman
Electrician
Gauger
Butler Pit Operator
ByProducts Operator
Carpenter
Cement Finisher
Chemical Worker
Burner
Pump Room Operator
Chipper
Compound Mixer
General Laborer
Construction Worker
Crane Operator
Crude Still Foreman
CrackOff
Machine Operator
Oil Field Worker
Sandblaster
Nuclear Inspector
Molder
Sheet Metal Worker
Shift Foreman
Mixer
Millwright
Metal Cleaner
Mechanical Craftsman
Operating Engineer
Pot Fitter
Roustabout
Material scheduler
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Mechanic
Steamfitter
Maintenance Electrician
Mainenance Foreman
Still Cleaner
Storeroom Clerk
Machinist
Pipe Cutter
Plumber
Pipefitter
Poolman
Power Engineer
Powerhouse Worker
Press Operator
Process Operator
Pipe Layer
Production Operator
Sampler
Production Worker
Shipping
Reactor Plant Worker
Refinery Lab Technician
Refinery Laborer
Painter
Rice Parmer
Packer
Rigger/Assembler
Rosin Shed Worker
Rough Neck
Warehouseman
Weighmaster
Utilityman
Kiln Operator
Insulator
Floor Hand
Mud Man
Lathe Operator
Welder
Tester
Lead Gauger
Technician
Lagger
Iron Worker
Leadman
Superintendant
Supervisor

Railroad

Lagger
Mechanic
Oiler
Forger
Car Repairman
RR Fire Box Installer
Blacksmith
Burner
Brakeman
Roundhouse Worker
Fireman
RR Car Construction Worker
Welder
Steamfitter
Pipefitter
Insulator
Boilermaker
Plumber
Worker in Railroad Repair Shop
Grinding Room
Brake Line and Shoe Installer
Grinding Room/Grinder
Brake Line and Shoe Repairman
Pipe Insulator

Shipyard ‐ Construction/Repair

Pneumatic Helper
Plater
Plumber
Rodman
Cete Operator
Turner
Crane Operator
Truck Loader
Pneumatic Tool Operator
Riveter
S/Y Worker
Rust Machine Operator
Caulker
Tool Room Mechanic
Cast Ship Mixer
Cement Finisher
Chipper
Combine Shop
Pusher
Quarterman
Cable Puller
Weld Checker
Welder
Coal Engineer
Water Tender
Cleaner
Rivet Bulker
Warehouseman,Stockman
Radiological Technician
Production Checker
Welder’s Helper
Process Controlman
Ventilator
Rigger
Coppersmith
Chemist
Press Operator
Quality Control Inspector
Apprentice Fitter
Production Controller
Shipyard Worker
Sr. Design Specialist
Sprayer
Technician
Bolier Tester
Specifications Supervisor
Sketcher
Ship’s Test Operator
Shop Repairman
Boiler Operator
Shipyard Tooler
Test Engineer
Shipyard Dump Keeper
Shipyard Clerk
Shipwright
Senior Bay Foreman
Shrinker
Steel Dipper
Boiler Tender
Striker
Straightener
Storekeeper
Supervisor
Boilermaker
Boilermaker Helper
Steel Worker
Steam Machinist
Sweeper
Steel Checker
Tacker
Tank Cleaner
Steamfitter
Tank Tester
Boiler Coverers
Steelfitter
Senior Analyst
Butler Pit Operator
Tile Mechanic
Blacksmith
Tool Control
Sheetmetal Worker
Stripheater
Shiptender
Ship’s Inspector
Ship Maintenance Mechanic
Scaler
Scaffold Foreman
Tool Room
Captain
Tool Room Machinist
Sandblaster
Sheetmetal Fabricator
Burner
Boat Operator
Plasterer
Shipfitters Clerk
Shipfitter
Bricklayer
Shipbuilder
Ship cleaner
Ship Supervisor
Ship Inspector
Boat Builder
Ship Superintendent
Ship Scaler
Ship Room Operations
Ship Repairman
Ship Repair
Carpenter
Ship Surveyor
Naval Architect
Nuclear Power Inspector
Leader Man
Field Engineer
Naval Plant Maintenance
Naval Engineer
Loftsman
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Erector
Molder
Liftman
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Mold Loft Worker
Lineman
Lagger
Hod Carrier
Operations Specialist
Engine Fitter
Hydraulic mechanic
Engine Room Mechanic
Hull Maitenance Technician
Hull Foreman
Engine Room Steam Crew
Estimator
Engine Room Wiper
Oil burner Serviceman
Engineer
Lather
Maintenance
Equipment Operator
Hot Blast Man
Millwright
Engine Room supervisor
Marine Engineer
Material Handler
Material Analyst
Machinist
Machinist Helper
Marker
Fireman
Marine Machinist
Material Supervisor
Marine Electrician
Marine Carpenter
Grinder
Marine Bull Wiper
Maintenance
General Foreman
Marine Painter
Heat Treater
Fireroom
Firewatcher
Longshoreman
Merchant Sea Chipper
Fleet Worker
Mechanic’s Helper
Material Runner
Design Specialist
Foundry worker
Forger
Mechanic
Forklift Operator
Machine Operator
Materials Clerk
Hull Department Supervisor
Mechanical Fitter
Joiner
Dockman
Pipefitter’s helper
Pipe Coverer
Iron Worker
Installer
Draftsman
Electric Tester
Insulation
Piece Work Counter
Pipe Hanger
Insulation Helper
Janitor
Installer Refrigeration/HVAC equipment
Ordnance Equipment Mechanic
Pipefitter
Oiler
Dry Dock
Insulator’s Helper
Pipe Welder
Drill Press operator
Pipe Foreman
Electrician
Painter
Electronic Mechanic
Physical Tester
Electronic Technician
Diesel Mechanic
Inspector
Outside Machinist
Insulator
Laborer
Pattern Maker
Insulation Machinist
Electrician Helper

Textile

Pipecoverer
Iron Worker
Boilermaker
Maintenance Man

Tire & Rubber

Millman
Painter
Steamfitter
Mold Man
Boiler Worker
Pipefitter
Plumber
Ash Handler

Utilities

Iron Worker
Superintendant
Machinist
Head Operator
Boilermaker
Storeroom Clerk
Still Cleaner
Insulation
Insulator Helper
Working Foreman
Yard Laborer
Zone Mechanic
Boiler Washer
Mainenance Foreman
Wireman
Turnaround/Production Service Operator
Longshoreman
Kiln Operator
Lead Gauger
Laborer
Utilityman
Bale press operator
Boiler Inspector
Foreman
Tester
Inspector
Turbine Boot
Lagger
Tire Cord Operations
Lathe Operator
Beamer
Lay operator
Watch Foreman
Superintendant
Machine Operator
Instrument Technician
Welder
Assembler
Supervisor
Installer
Weighmaster
Ash Puller
Heavy Equipment Operator
Boiler Operator
Technician
Leadman
B Operator
Warehouseman
Instrument Fitter
Chipper
Production Worker
Pipe Layer
Compound Mixer
Electrical Engineer
Pipe Cutter
Reactor Plant Worker
Electrical Inspector
Pipe Coverer
Shipping
Refinery Operator
Pipe Layer of Water and Sewer Lines
Electrician
Chief Operator in Pump Room
Rice Parmer
Painter
Rigger/Assembler
Packer
Chemical Operator
Rough Necker
Refinery Laborer
Power Meter Installer
Plumber
Dishwasher
Plant Operator
Crude Still Foreman
Pipefitter’s Helper
Pot Fitter
Insulator
Draw Twist
Dryer Foreman
Crane Operator
Production Operator
Powerhouse Employee
Drill Repairman
CrackOff
Press Operatpor
Pipefitter
Dry Cleaner
Process Operator
Construction Laborer
Cell Renewal Leader
Maintenance Supervisor
Mason
Cement Finisher
Burner
Mechanical Craftsman
Power Engineer
Mechanic Repairman
Forklift Operator
Brick Layer
Mechanic
Millwright
Furnace Installer
Mixer
Spinner Cutter
Stationary Engineer
Boilermaker Supervisor
Furnace Repairman
Steamfitter
Maintenance Mechanic
Gauger
Maintenance Man
Maintenance Electrician
Material scheduler
Sheetmetal Worker
Maintenance
Roustabout/Utility Man
Operator of High Temp Machines
Operating Engineer
Sampler
Sandblaster
Carpenter
Nuclear Inspector
Metal Cleaner
Cable Splicer
Field Operator Supervisor
Cable Puller
ByProducts Operator
Shift Foreman
Molder
Shift Operator
Final Construction Inspector
Butler Pit Operator
Fireman
Field Engineer