Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases typically develop in victims who had or have direct exposure working with materials made from asbestos or some other prolonged exposure to the material. Occupations where there is a high risk of this exposure and mesothelioma include:
- Construction and other trade workers
- Electricians
- Firefighters
- HVAC workers
- Mining
- Painters
- Plumbers
- Railroad workers
- Shipyard workers