Asbestos Exposure Sites
Shipyards, construction, mining, and more
Exposure Sites & Multipliers
Shipyard/Naval
Navy ships, shipbuilding
1.4x
multiplier
Construction/Insulation
Building insulation, drywall, roofing
1.3x
multiplier
Power/Industrial Plant
Power plants, refineries
1.3x
multiplier
Automotive (Brakes)
Brake pads, clutches, gaskets
1.1x
multiplier
Mining/Milling
Asbestos mining operations
1.5x
multiplier
Secondary/Household
Family member brought fibers home
1x
multiplier
High-Risk Occupations
1Shipyard Workers
2Insulators
3Electricians
4Plumbers
5Pipefitters
6Construction Workers
7Boilermakers
8Navy Veterans
9Miners
10Refinery Workers
11Auto Mechanics
12HVAC Technicians
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Based on EPA Asbestos Regulations 2026, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001, CDC/NIOSH Occupational Lung Disease Data, and Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Reports