Trades and Occupations Indirectly Exposed to Asbestos 1980 US Navy

Описание: Between 1900 and the mid 1980s, asbestos was used in over 3,000 different products. During the 20th century, more than 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial facilities, homes, schools, shipyards, steel mills, power plants and commercial buildings in the United States. Heavy industrial asbestos exposure occurred prior to 1980 in the following industries: automotive, construction and shipbuilding. Occupations with a high risk of asbestos exposure include, but are not limited to: workers involved in the manufacture of asbestos products, asbestos mining and milling, construction trades (including insulators, sheet metal workers, electricians, plumbers, pipe fitters, and carpenters), power plant workers, auto mechanics, boilermakers, shipyard workers, firefighters and Navy veterans. For current information on asbestos, the hazards of exposure and to learn how you can help prevent asbestos-related disease, link to and join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent organization founded in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO is the largest victims' organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education and legislation. ADAO's mission includes supporting global advocacy and advancing asbestos awareness, prevention, early detection, treatment, and resources for asbestos-related disease. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org. This is clipped from the 1980 film Asbestos at the Work Site produced by the US Navy. The film describes the Navy's health program for asbestos work sites and workers engaged in asbestos installation or removal It provides a clinical description of asbestos-related diseases and exposures. The program is based on OPNAVINST 6260.1A. The technology and work procedures for performing asbestos work is described, along with the proper use of personal protective garments, breathing systems and tools. The film was intended for Navy shipyard employees and Navy active duty personnel, ship repair and maintenance activities involving asbestos work. The entire film is available the US National Archive at College Park, Maryland.