Asbestos in Gloves
Concerned that asbestos gloves and mitts can cause asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma? Learn more below.
What are asbestos gloves?
As the choice heat-resistant and insulating material for most of the twentieth century, asbestos made its way into countless consumer and industrial products until it was phased out of use starting in the late 1970s and 80s. Asbestos gloves were used as hot pan holders in household kitchens, heavy industries such as steel, glass, pottery manufacturing, and in firefighting.
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The use of intact asbestos gloves no doubt improved the safety of the workplace and prevented countless burn injuries over the many decades that they were in use. But with heavy use, the asbestos material could become friable, releasing hazardous asbestos fibers into the air and presenting a risk for anyone who inhaled them. If you have any question about the asbestos composition of gloves or any other product, touch them as little as possible and have them disposed of properly.
Can asbestos gloves cause mesothelioma?
Inhaled asbestos fibers can become lodged in the lungs over time, potentially causing scarring, inflammation, and possibly more serious asbestos-related diseases. Scarring of the lungs, referred to as asbestosis, can cause respiratory difficulties and even heart failure. Exposure has also been linked to several types of cancer, including lung, stomach, intestinal, esophageal, and rectal, as well as a very rare and deadly form of cancer called mesothelioma.
Often mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases take decades to appear, so victims may not even be aware that they have been exposed to asbestos until it’s too late.
Mesothelioma lawyers may be able to help you
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Mesotehlioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.
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