Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace Asbestos exposure is common
among those who work in the trades or do manual labor. Discuss
your work history with your doctor if you fall into one of the
high risk categories listed below. This will keep your doctor on
the alert for symptoms of asbestos–related diseases, which often
take decades to develop after the initial asbestos exposure (see
asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer for details). If your
asbestos exposure took place during the course of private
employment, you may be eligible to file a workers' compensation
claim. You may also have a case against the manufacturer of the
asbestos product involved. To learn more about workers'
compensation options, visit the asbestos workers' compensation
section. Additional Information About High Risk Jobs The
following list of trades have a high incidence of asbestos
exposure. More specific information about asbestos exposure on
the following jobs can be found at Asbestos Network. Insulators,
or people that worked exten