Brayton Purcell LLP

Call For A Free Consultation
800-598-0314

Call For A Free Consultation 800-598-0314

Brayton Purcell LLP
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • Our Beliefs
      • Giving Back
      • Our Associations And Memberships
      • The Right To Trial By Jury
    • Regions Served
    • Careers
    • Our Employees Pets
    • Press Releases
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Mesothelioma/Asbestos
    • Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
    • Toxic Substances
    • Estate Planning
    • Other Areas Of Practice
  • Court Successes
    • Trial Verdicts
    • Appeals
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • Our Beliefs
      • Giving Back
      • Our Associations And Memberships
      • The Right To Trial By Jury
    • Regions Served
    • Careers
    • Our Employees Pets
    • Press Releases
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Mesothelioma/Asbestos
    • Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
    • Toxic Substances
    • Estate Planning
    • Other Areas Of Practice
  • Court Successes
    • Trial Verdicts
    • Appeals
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Contact

Three Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure

On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 10, 2014 | Asbestos

Many of the mesothelioma victims that Brayton Purcell, LLP works with are exposed to asbestos while on the job. Asbestos, used in many commercial trades for decades, can be found on numerous job sites. Pipefitters, refinery workers, and firefighters are all workers who are especially at risk for asbestos exposure at work. Let’s find out why.

Pipefitters

Many pipefitters and steamfitters worked with and in close contact with products containing asbestos.

Some of these products include:

  • Aircell (trade names Asbestocel and Carcycel) – Used to cover air supply ducts
  • Block insulation – Asbestos combined with other materials to form a hard substance
  • Amosite sheeting – Used for pipe insulation
  • Laminated asbestos felt – Also known as asbestos sponge felt
  • Diatomaceous earth combined with asbestos fibers
  • Hydrous calcium silicate – Also known as Calsil
  • Joint/elbow fillers – Also known as insulation cement or insulation mud

Refinery Workers

Oil refineries have extensive arrays of insulated pipes and pressure vessels to transport and contain superheated liquids. For years, asbestos was used to insulate this equipment, and countless oil refinery workers were exposed to this hazardous substance.

Firefighters

Because many buildings constructed between the 1930s and 1970s contain toxic substances such as asbestos, firefighters today risk exposure just as much as the construction workers who built them. When a residential or commercial building catches fire, firefighters must endure the flames as well as the toxic substances released into the air.

Do you work in any of these occupations at risk for asbestos exposure? Whether you are a retired pipefitter or a volunteer firefighter, be sure to alert your doctor to the possibility of asbestos exposure at work. Doing so will ensure they are on the watch for symptoms of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

If you are diagnosed, do not hesitate to take legal action against those responsible for your illness.

Combining the experience of 50 highly skilled lawyers, the dedication of 220 seasoned support personnel and the diligence of an in-house investigative team, the Northern California-based law office of Brayton Purcell, LLP devotes its vast resources to pursuing the best outcome and maximizing compensation for clients from throughout the country. For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer regarding secondhand exposure to asbestos, please contact us. 

Recent Posts

  • U.S. asbestos imports jump in 2020
  • The dangers of homes built with asbestos
  • Four jobs at risk of asbestos exposure
  • 5 Common Products You Might be Shocked to Learn Contain Asbestos
  • You never know where you will find asbestos on your property

Archives

Categories

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

Free Consultation

Take The First Step In Resolving Your Issue. Send Us An Email.

Email Us For A Response

San Francisco
Bay Area Office

222 Rush Landing Road Novato, CA 94945

Novato Office
222 Rush Landing Road
Novato, CA 94945
Toll Free: 800-598-0314
Phone: 415-898-1555
Fax: 415-898-1247

Map & Directions

Southern California
Office

12 28th Street Venice, California 90291

Los Angeles Office
12 28th Street
Venice, California 90291
Toll Free: 800-598-0314
Phone: 415-898-1555
Fax: 415-898-1247

Map & Directions
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© 2021 Brayton Purcell LLP. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters

Review Us