Asbestos Advice Helpline
Recent statistics show that 1% of all UK men over the age of 40 have been affected by asbestos and risk cancer or pleural plaques. Asbestos is a mineral which occurs naturally and is mined in some parts of the world. 2 million fibres can fit on a pin head but this dust effect can cause breath shortness and pleural thickening. Asbestos comes in three forms:
WHITE ASBESTOS or ‘chrysotile’
it was used in textiles and cement manufacture
BROWN ASBESTOS or ‘amosite’
it was used in the thermal insulation business
BLUE ABESTOS or ‘crocidolite’
used in the textile industry and in power stations
In November 1999 imports of white asbestos were banned due to the dust effect.
Asbestos was used for many purposes as it has useful qualities but workers risk cancer or pleural plaques.
Asbestos is flame resistant, a good insulator and acid resistant. Therefore many of the people from the following industries risk cancer and pleural thickening:
- Dock yard
workers - Power station
workers - Joiners
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Demolition Workers
- Heating and Ventilation Engineers
It's most common uses were paste for lag pipe work and boards to create a fire wall.
There are Five primary conditions that are related to Asbestos exposure:
Mesothelioma Mesothelioma may be caused by breathing in just 1 fibre of asbestos. It is an aggressive fatal form of terminal cancer and there is no cure for Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a terrible condition and you should seek asbestos compensation.
Asbestosis This is usually caused by exposure to large amounts of asbestos fibres and results in shortness in breath, coughing and wheezing due to the lungs inability to supply sufficient oxygen. Shortness in breath is unpleasant. If you have shortness in breath, you may be eligible for asbestos compensation.
Lung Cancer Cancerous tumours can develop from asbestos exposure. The dust effect compounded by heavy smoking can result in coughing, phlegm and loss of appetite. This dust effect can be fatal. Sufferers should seek asbestos compensation.
Pleural Thickening The dust effect can cause the lining of the lungs (the pleura) to thicken. This can cause shortness in breath and tightening of the chest. If you suffer from breath shortness, you may be eligible for asbestos compensation.
Pleural Plaques This is where the lining of the lungs has been scarred due to asbestos exposure. There are generally no symptoms and this condition is not life threatening. Following a recent decision in the House of Lords, you cannot claim asbestos compensation for Pleural Plaques unless the Pleural Plaques are causing symptoms.
Do you or anyone you know suffer or been diagnosed with any of the symptons mentioned here or moreover has anyone you know lost their life in the last 3 years?
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