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Asbestos is regulated in the U.S. but it is not banned
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
didn't regulate asbestos exposure in the workplace until 1971
Asbestos High Risk Jobs
At-Risk Occupations
Asbestos Medium Risk Jobs
At-Risk Occupations
Asbestos Doctors
Diagnosis & Treatment
| Type and Stage of Disease | Cost of Treatment | Trust Fund Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma Level VIII | $85,000 | $148,718 |
| Lung Cancer Level VII | $48,000 | $41,090 |
| Lung Cancer Level VI | $48,000 | $17,805 |
| Other Cancer Level V | $30,000 | $17,236 |
| Severe Asbestosis Level IV | $30,000 | $31,902 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease Level III | $18,000 | $6,588 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease Level II | $18,000 | $3,555 |
