Furnace, Etc.
Furnace Men, Smelter Men & Pourers are considered some of the more at-risk workers concerning dangerous asbestos exposure. This is due to the fact that they work in high temperature areas around fire. For a number of years, asbestos was widely used in both their work environment and in their safety clothing because of its fireproof qualities. This put workers at a potential risk to breath in asbestos fibers which can cause numerous health problems including asbestosis and deadly mesothelioma cancer.
Furnace Men, Smelter Men & Pourers are at a High Risk for Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
Furnace Men, Smelter Men & Pourers employed from about 1940 to 1980 are at the highest risk for possible asbestos-related health issues because of the likelihood they were exposed. As mentioned above, asbestos was used to fireproof much of the areas in which Furnace Men, Smelter Men and Pourers performed their duties because these jobs all involve heat, flame, and hot metals. The safety and protection extended to the workers clothing and could include the following asbestos-laden items:
• aprons
• mitts
• gloves
• cover-ups
• pants
• leggings
• hats
• hoods
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Were You Exposed to Asbestos While Employed as a Furnace Man, Smelter Man or Pourer? Mesothelioma Attorneys May be Able to Help.
It is recommended that people who have spent a significant period of time working as Furnace Man, Smelter Man or Pourer get a full physical evaluation by a medical doctor. Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, often takes 15-40 years to manifest and victims average only one year of life after diagnosis. Thus, it is important to catch the disease in its early stages. At-risk workers should pay close attention to any mesothelioma symptoms which include fluid in the lungs, chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue.