Virtually every American has been exposed to asbestos at some point in their lives. There are, however, certain occupations in which workers were typically exposed to high levels of asbestos increasing their risk of developing an asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma. The following list of such occupations is by no means an exhaustive list, but merely examples of occupations held by workers who developed asbestos-related illnesses.

• Asbestos Worker
• Apprentice Fitter
• Bag Opener
• Bale Roller
• Beaterman
• Blacksmith
• Boat Builder
• Boatswain
• Boiler Coverer
• Boiler Insulator
• Boiler Operator
• Boiler Technician
• Boiler Tender
• Boiler Tester
• Boilermaker
• Boilerman
• Bolier Worker
• Braiser
• Brakeman
• Brick Layer
• Brick Mason
• Burner
• Burner Installer
• Cable Puller
• Car Inspector
• Carder of Asbestos Yarn
• Carman

• Carpenter
• Caulker
• Engineer
• Chipper
• Coppersmith
• Crusher
• Cutter
• Deck Engine Mechanic
• Diesel Mechanic
• Electrician
• Engineman
• Fabricator
• Fireman
• Foreman
• Foundry Worker
• Furnace Machinist
• Furnace Operator
• Grinder
• Hod Carrier
• Hopper Loader
• Hostler
• Insulation Helper
• Insulation Machinist
• Insulator
• Insulator of Refrigeration/HVA Equipment Equipment
• Iron Worker
• Joiner

• Kiln Worker
• Laborer
• Lagger
• Lagging Foreman
• Loader
• Longshoreman
• Machinist
• Maintenance
• Mason
• Merchant Seaman
• Millwright
• Mixer
• Oiler
• Pad Room Worker
• Painter
• Pipe Coverer
• Pipe Fitter
• Pipe Insulator
• Pipe Layer
• Pipe Stripper
• Pipe Welder
• Plant Worker
• Plumber
• Powerhouse Laborer
• Powerhouse Mechanic
• Refractory Insulator
• Refractory Mason

• Refractory Worker
• Rigger
• Riveter
• Sandblaster
• Saw Operator
• Sheetmetal Fabricator
• Sheetmetal Worker
• Shipfitter
• Shipwright
• Spinner of Asbestos Cloth
• Spray Insulator
• Steam Locomotive Engineer
• Steam Locomotive Fireman
• Steamfitter
• Steel Pourer
• Stoker
• Turbine Mechanic
• Warehouseman
• Water Tender
• Weaver of Asbestos Textiles
• Welder
• Welder Helper
• Wiper