Occupations with High Risk of Asbestos Exposure

Most victims of asbestos-related diseases were exposed in an industrial environment. People who worked in the following industries or jobs may have been exposed to asbestos:

  • Aerospace and aircraft production
  • Automobile manufacturing and mechanics
  • Building and construction
  • Carpenters
  • Chemical plant workers
  • Custodians
  • Electricians
  • Firefighters
  • Foundries
  • Insulation manufacturing
  • Iron workers
  • Millwrights
  • Steel Mills
  • Painters
  • Textile mill workers
  • U.S. Navy personnel
For a complete list of industries and occupations, click here.