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Explore connections among occupations, industries, products, workplaces and exposure pathways. Start with what you remember and follow the relationships that may help you better understand an exposure history.

Not sure where to begin? A job, workplace, product, piece of equipment, family member's work or approximate year can each provide a useful starting point. Follow the details you recognize; a possible historical connection is a reason to investigate, not a conclusion.

Occupations

Pipefitter

Installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems.

Boilermaker

Builds, repairs, and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.

Electrician

Installs and maintains electrical systems in buildings and industrial facilities.

Industries

Power Generation

Electric generating facilities historically used heat-resistant insulation and sealing materials.

Shipbuilding and Ship Repair

Ship construction and overhaul historically involved extensive thermal insulation and machinery maintenance.

Products & Materials

Pipe Insulation

Insulation historically placed around steam and process piping.

Exposure Pathways

Occupational Asbestos Exposure

Exposure arising from work tasks or nearby disturbance of asbestos-containing materials.

Household (Take-Home) Exposure

Exposure to fibers carried home from work on clothing, shoes, tools, or vehicles.

Military Asbestos Exposure

Exposure potentially associated with military duties, equipment, ships, vehicles, and facilities.

Bankruptcy Trusts

Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust

A bankruptcy trust associated with Johns-Manville Corporation.