Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally. It is composed of strong, fine fibers that are resistant to heat, fire, and a variety of chemicals. Asbestos was utilized in a variety of applications, such as building materials, fire-resistant clothing, and residential and commercial construction.    

Dust-related diseases include asbestosis. It is a long-term illness marked by lung scarring that may cause breathing difficulties in the future. The only known cause of asbestosis is asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, it often takes years or even decades after exposure for asbestosis to be diagnosed. Numerous cases of asbestosis have been connected to repeated exposure to materials containing asbestos, which are found on building sites, in ships, or in industrial settings.

Asbestosis causes symptoms such as dyspnea, which get worse over time. The lung starts to shrink as a result of the scarring, making breathing harder. It can be challenging to diagnose asbestosis. When a history of asbestos exposure is obtained and verified by high-resolution CT scanning and lung function tests, it is typically made. Patients with asbestosis can slow the disease’s progression and increase their chances of living long lives after diagnosis with a variety of treatment options. On the other hand, asbestosis cannot be cured and is irreversible. Asbestosis is commonly treated with medication and breathing techniques. Although it is not always used, surgery is another option.

SILICOSIS DISEASE CLAIM

When digging a tunnel through a quartz-containing rock, like sandstone or shale, a worker may be exposed to crystalline silica. The resulting extremely fine Crystalline Silica particles are then breathed in. When the materials are either cut, sanded, or drilled, dust is likely to be released into the air. An alternative method of exposure is by using compressed air to move the material or by dry sweeping. Workers will be at a genuine risk of developing silicosis, which is essentially lung scarring that leads to loss of lung function, depending on how much and how long they breathe in dust. If there is a substantial risk to an employee’s health due to exposure to crystalline silica, employers are obligated to offer health monitoring. The employer is required to implement several controls in order to minimize health and safety risks when they cannot be completely eliminated.

Some examples of such controls would be:

• Eliminating dust at the source by using local exhaust ventilation systems.
• Segregate the parts of the office where other employees produce dust.
• Keep dusty work areas clean on a regular basis to avoid dust buildup.

If you are exposed to dangerous chemicals such as Asbestos or Silicosis and you have suffered an injury as a result of your exposure, then you may be eligible to receive compensation under Dust Disease claim.