Although the EPA has made regulations to promote protection from asbestos, and organizations such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have manufactured respirators for asbestos­exposed industrialists to use, workers are still experiencing asbestos­ related illnesses: as of May 2005, a 32­year­old miner, believed to be the youngest person to have contracted the asbestos­related cancer mesothelioma, has died.

If you feel you have been exposed to high levels of asbestos, notify your employer at once and seek medical testing.  Chest x­rays can help identify lung changes resulting from asbestos exposure, and asbestos fibers can be measured in urine and blood tests.  If it is determined that you do have an asbestos­related illness, you can contact an attorney to learn of your rights, and to file a lawsuit for injuries sustained.  The Statute of Limitations states that anyone can bring an asbestos­related lawsuit within two years of discovering an asbestos­related illness, regardless of the last time of exposure.  Individuals with asbestos­related diseases may also qualify for financial help under state workers compensation laws, including medical payments, and damages awarded for wrongful death lawsuits.

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