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