Long Island was not always the densely populated suburb of New York City that it is today. In fact, it was originally sparsely populated farmland that would furnish the city with fresh agricultural goods. As urban sprawl as necessitated however, today Long Island is home to almost 8 million people. With population arises industry and with industry arises the danger of asbestos exposure. Long Island has many industries in which asbestos exposures have occurred. Those who worked in these industries on Long Island or elsewhere should be aware of these dangers and fill out the form on this page for more information. Here are a few Long Island jobsites associated with asbestos exposures.
Power PlantsWhile in the past Long Island supplied New York City with agricultural goods, today it supplies the urban center with power generation in addition to that which it consumes. Power Plants have long been associated with asbestos use, including those in Long Island. Some of which are nuclear power plants, which used asbestos to insulate its fixtures. These fixtures required a strong resistance to temperature extremes, a use for which asbestos was very adept. For this reason, asbestos was used liberally and any number of capacities within these plants. All employees of power plants should be aware of the dangers posed by asbestos.
Mass TransitThe residents of Long Island rely upon rail transit as much as their most densely populated neighbors in the city. Railroad and commuter railroads have long been known asbestos jobsites. Those who serviced these railroads, especially piping or electrical systems are most at risk. Asbestos was used to insulate many fixtures and those who worked with them or in their vicinity may have been exposed. Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how you may have been exposed.
Aircraft ConstructionLong Island has been the launch pad for several innovations in the field of aviation. However, aviation is also associated with asbestos, which was a primary material used in construction and repair of planes and their fixtures. Asbestos was used to insulate aircraft walls and electrical or plumbing fixtures to resist temperature extremes. Those who worked with these materials may have encountered asbestos.
It is important for anyone who believes they may have been exposed to asbestos to seek more information. Those who fill out the brief form on this page will be sent a free information packet about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos fibers. New York State limits the amount of time to file a legal claim for those who wrongfully exposed. Find out how you can access information about new treatments, top physicians, and compensation.