Sentences with phrase «exposure to asbestos dust»

Lord Scott, in common with all of their lordships, found that the law of tort provides no remedy for those who have contracted pleural plaques as a result of exposure to asbestos dust.

There is indeed a condition called asbestosis (scarring of the lungs caused by heavy exposure to asbestos dust or fibres) but it is a standalone disease and not a group name for all asbestos diseases.

Ronald Haxton died in 2009 from mesothelioma that he contracted as a result of exposure to asbestos dust during his job dismantling old boilers.

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Drywall installers frequently inhale plaster dust; Carpet layers are exposed to glue vapors; Roofers are exposed to tar; Drillers and excavating and loading machine operators are exposed to silica dust; Pipe - fitters face exposure to lead fumes; Insulation workers face contact with asbestos; Painters experience excessive contact with spray paint fumes and solvent vapors.