Unintentionally exposed to asbestos fibers while on the job, Boilermaker and Shipbuilder workers are susceptible to developing devastating and debilitating mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases due to the types of equipment that they work on or with.
Shipbuilders or “shipwrights” constructed ships and other sea-going vessels. Fire retardant asbestos products were commonplace on ships, along with heat insulation. Many Shipbuilders maintained water and steam pipes, and boilers that provided heat on ships. In some cases, Shipbuilders also maintained asbestos containing nuclear reactors which were also common on ships.
Boilermakers were and are responsible to construct boilers, a system that provides heat to not only ships but also to buildings. Like Shipbuilders, many Boilermakers maintained pipes that contained asbestos. In these workplace situations, asbestos products insulated pipes connecting to the boilers and heat-transferring systems.
Subjected to asbestos toxicity, thousands of union and trade workers, including those men and women building and maintaining ships and boilers suffered unnecessary exposure.
Shipbuilders or “shipwrights” constructed ships and other sea-going vessels. Fire retardant asbestos products were commonplace on ships, along with heat insulation. Many Shipbuilders maintained water and steam pipes, and boilers that provided heat on ships. In some cases, Shipbuilders also maintained asbestos containing nuclear reactors which were also common on ships.
Boilermakers were and are responsible to construct boilers, a system that provides heat to not only ships but also to buildings. Like Shipbuilders, many Boilermakers maintained pipes that contained asbestos. In these workplace situations, asbestos products insulated pipes connecting to the boilers and heat-transferring systems.
Subjected to asbestos toxicity, thousands of union and trade workers, including those men and women building and maintaining ships and boilers suffered unnecessary exposure.
National
- Boilermaker National Joint Apprenticeship Program
- Shipbuilding and Marine Division
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers
Regional
- Local 627 - AZ and NM (Unofficial)
California
- Local 549 - Pittsburgh, CA
Hawaii
- Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders Local 204 - Honolulu, HI
West Virginia
- Local 667 - Winfield, WV (Unofficial)
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