Breathing in asbestos fibers doesn’t cause immediate symptoms—but the long-term consequences can be severe and life-threatening.
Why It Matters:
Even short-term exposure to airborne asbestos can lead to chronic, irreversible health conditions. These illnesses often appear years or decades after exposure, making prevention the only true protection.
Key Points:
- Asbestosis is a scarring of the lungs that causes shortness of breath and chronic coughing.
- Lung cancer is strongly linked to asbestos exposure—especially among smokers.
- Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure.
- There’s no known safe level of asbestos exposure.
- Symptoms often don’t show until 10–40 years after exposure.
✅ Protecting yourself today means avoiding tragedy tomorrow.
Ask the Crew:
- Do we understand the long-term risks of asbestos exposure?
- Are we committed to stopping work if we suspect a hazard?
