Understand Your Asbestos Exposure Risk

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Asbestos Exposure Risk Evaluation

This free assessment helps identify if you may have been exposed to asbestos during your work history.

This tool will help you:

• Identify high-risk occupations and workplaces
• Understand exposure timeframes and risk levels
• Determine if you should speak with a specialist
• Learn about next steps and available resources

Time required: 3-5 minutes

Completely confidential: We do not collect personal information.

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When did you work in these occupations?

Asbestos was most commonly used before the 1980s, but exposure can still occur today.

Before 1980

1980-2000

After 2000

Multiple time periods

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Select all occupations you've worked in:

Choose all that apply. These are high-risk occupations for asbestos exposure.

Construction Worker

Shipyard Worker

Military (Navy/Army/etc)

Insulation Installer

Automotive Mechanic

Plumber/Pipefitter

Electrician

Factory/Manufacturing

Firefighter

HVAC Technician

Demolition Worker

Other/Unsure

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How long did you work in these occupations?

Longer exposure periods generally increase risk.

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

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Did you experience any of these situations?

Select all that apply. These scenarios indicate potential direct exposure.

Building renovation/demolition

Visible dust in workplace

Worked with insulation materials

Brake/clutch repair work

Removed old floor/ceiling tiles

Worked with old pipes/boilers

No protective equipment provided

None of these

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Are you currently experiencing any symptoms?

This helps us provide more relevant information. Not required.

Yes, I have concerning symptoms

No symptoms currently

Unsure / Prefer not to say

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Exposure Summary

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Recommended Next Steps

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Important Disclaimer: This assessment is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The results are based on general risk factors and should not be used for self-diagnosis. If you have concerns about asbestos exposure, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Asbestos-related diseases can take 10-50 years to develop after exposure.

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Disclaimer

The asbestos exposure risk evaluation on this page should not be used to determine a medical diagnosis of an asbestos condition or as a definitive assessment of whether you were or were not exposed to asbestos.

This evaluation simply provides an assessment of your potential risk based on your occupation history, when you worked certain jobs, how long you worked them, any symptoms you are showing. It does not provide an official medical diagnosis and should not be used in substitute to the advice or perspective of a medical professional. Your evaluation results also should not be used as legal advice or evidence.

Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos Diseases

One of the most well-known types of asbestos exposure diseases is mesothelioma. This rare type of cancer is only caused by exposure to asbestos. There are approximately 2,500 people in the United States diagnosed each year with mesothelioma. The survival rates for this cancer are lower than for other types due to how quickly the disease spreads.

The majority of people diagnosed with mesothelioma worked jobs during the 20th century that involved being near or even directly handling asbestos. Others are friends and family of workers, and people who used specific talc products.

Asbestos can also cause lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and a lung-scarring disease. Asbestos is linked to approximately 40,000 deaths each year in the United States.