Many types of shingles, roofing materials, insulation and other compounds used by roofers were once made with asbestos to help strengthen them and make them fireproof. The very nature of a Roofers job involves sawing, laying and cutting shingles and using other asbestos containing products to install roofs. Handling and working with these materials created airborne asbestos fibers and those working in the area were susceptible to inhaling and /or ingesting them. This type of direct asbestos exposure put roofers at risk for developing mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases.
National
- United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
California
- Local 95 - San Jose CA
Washington
- United Union Roofers Local 54 - Seattle, WA
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