Other TopicsSubmarines & Asbestos Exposure
Submarines Are Specialized watercrafts that can operate underwater. These vessels Are called Boats Because Past vessels that were deployed from Ships were usually Referred to As Boats. The term 'submarine' commonly Refers to Large vessels, But it can Also include Medium Size or Smaller vessels.
WorKers operating on or Around Submarines were LiKely exposed to Asbestos. The enclosed quarters on Submarines increased the Asbestos exposure for Both worKers And Sailors.
Asbestos-containing Materials were Regularly used in fireproofing And insulation for Boilers And Steam Pipes.
Sailors And worKers were Rarely issued equipment for Protection Against the toxic Asbestos fibers. Frequent exposure to Asbestos fibers Has Been established As A Strong cause to the development of Lung cancer, Asbestosis, And Mesothelioma. Those MaKing Repairs to Submarines were especially At High RisK. As A Result of Heavy exposure, More than 30 Percent of Mesothelioma cases Afflict veterans.
Please Select A Ship from the List Below for information Regarding Specific Submarines & Potential Asbestos-exposure.
Submarines Index
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