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Exposure to Asbestos in Merseyside

One in Eight Men Have Had Exposure to Asbestos in Merseyside

Some estimates indicate that every one in eight men could have had exposure to asbestos at work in Merseyside. This could mean that approximately 13,600 men in Liverpool could have had exposure to asbestos. One example of exposure to asbestos could be through artex which was heavily used in the 1970's.

Exposure to Asbestos in Merseyside Caused By Tonnes of Asbestos Passing Through the Docks

You could have been exposed if you used to work on the Liverpool Docks as in the recent past it was used to import huge amounts of asbestos, exposing thousands of Dockers. In 1975 it is reported that 25.3 tonnes of asbestos passed through the docks with stories of fights where workers used the dust as snowballs. The imported asbestos was mainly used within local industry for example in local car plants and the construction industry, exposing workers to asbestos dust.

Woman Have Also Suffered From Exposure to Asbestos in Merseyside

Even women workers were affected as Merseyside had several bag warehouses where the left over asbestos bags were taken to be recycled, again causing exposure to asbestos. Women who had exposure to asbestos by washing their husband's dusty clothes have also become ill.

If You Have Had Exposure to Asbestos Seek Medical Attention

Sadly these kinds of statistics cannot illustrate the worry and misery of families who suffer when a family member is struck down by an asbestos-related disease that should have been prevented. The diseases are often progressive, disabling and too often fatal, severely affecting the families left behind.

Here at Hattons we are advising anyone who thinks they may have had exposure to asbestos and could be affected to seek immediate medical attention.

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If you feel that you want justice for the pain and suffering caused by exposure to asbestos then you can call our local legal team for confidential advice on 0800 298 9690 or fill in the Claim Now form to the right of this screen.

This article is based on information provided by the The Liverpool Occupational Project and Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group