Asbestos was widely used in the United States as an insulation material in construction and commercial industries for decades. It later became clear that asbestos exposure was extremely unhealthy and the use of asbestos has declined. However, asbestos is still used in some construction materials and can still be found in locations all across the country.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Occupations at High Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer. Individuals working in certain occupations are more prone to asbestos exposure and are more susceptible to developing mesothelioma:
- Insulation workers in buildings and structures
- Workers involved in the manufacturing of asbestos products
- Demolition workers, especially in older buildings
- Drywall workers
- Oil refinery workers
- Power plant workers
- Plumbers and pipefitters
- Chemical plant workers
- Railroad workers
- Firefighters
- Automobile mechanics
- Steel mill workers
- Papermill workers
- Shipyard and shipbuilding workers
- Military veterans
- Union trade workers