Asbestos in Rope
Concerned that asbestos rope could cause asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma? Learn more below.
What is asbestos rope?
Asbestos rope is used today primarily in industrial worksites to insulate jointing and pipes, as insulation for electrical equipment, and as heat-resistant sealing for ovens, boilers and other heat generators. Durable asbestos rope can contain anywhere between 40 and 100 percent asbestos depending on how it’s used. Before the 1980s it was used for various household uses , such as insulating windows, over doors, and even wrapping around tea kettle handles.
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Far from being a relic of the past, asbestos rope is still manufactured in countries such as India and China where asbestos regulations hardly exist, and then are exported to the US and other countries where asbestos is still legal. Contrary to the widespread belief that asbestos has been banned in the United States, it is still legal for many uses.
Can asbestos rope cause mesothelioma?
Although asbestos rope is generally not hazardous if it remains intact, the material can become dangerous if it is damaged or disturbed in a way that releases the asbestos fibers into the air. Airborne asbestos fibers that reach a person’s lungs can cause serious health problems or even death in some cases. Often mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases take decades to appear, so victims may not even be aware that they have been exposed to asbestos until it’s too late.
If you come across asbestos rope during construction or home remodeling, limit your exposure by handling as little as possible and wearing a dust mask. If there are large amounts of asbestos rope present, consider calling a professional asbestos removal company to lessen your chances of exposure.
Mesothelioma lawyers may be able to help
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.
Asbestos companies knew of the risks of asbestos exposure for decades before the public knew. There are avenues to compensation for their criminal actions. Asbestos law may be able to help.