Employment History
Exposure & Health Evidence Record(5 verified findings)
16 times higher mesothelioma risk than general population
Population: electricians · 2018
Limitation: limitations not stated in source research; verify against original study
asbestosis SMR of 2,277
Population: Italian shipyard workers (referenced for context) · Not specified
Limitation: limitations not stated in source research; verify against original study
Approximately 86% developed asbestosis
Population: ship repair workers · Not specified
Limitation: limitations not stated in source research; verify against original study
U.S. Maritime Commission released a report on known asbestos risks in shipbuilding
Population: shipbuilding workers · 1944
Limitation: limitations not stated in source research; verify against original study
Navy issued 'Minimum Requirements for Safety' recognizing asbestos respiratory risks
Population: Navy and shipyard workers · 1943
Limitation: limitations not stated in source research; verify against original study
Verification standard: All findings on this page are sourced to a primary record (PubMed PMID, NIOSH DOI, EPA site ID, or NARA accession). Findings from law-firm marketing sites, secondary summaries, or unverifiable claims have been excluded. Read the full methodology →