Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Ship construction and overhaul historically involved extensive thermal insulation and machinery maintenance.
Typical facilities and work areas
Occupations to investigate
Products and equipment
Manufacturers appearing in historical research
Exposure scenarios
Memory prompts
Evidence sources to look for
Related H&S resources
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.
Pipe Insulation
Insulation historically placed around steam and process piping.
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.
Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust
A bankruptcy trust associated with Johns-Manville Corporation, connected here to H&S historical company, product, document and New York workplace research while current trust procedures remain governed by official Manville Trust materials.
Sources and source transparency
- Asbestos and Health: Frequently Asked Questions — Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
- Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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