Qualifying Jobs
To qualify for compensation from the asbestos bankruptcy trusts, individuals must meet the following conditions:
At least 5 years of cumulative exposure to asbestos on the job
Exposure must have started no later than January 1, 1981
Automotive
Chemical
Construction
Iron & Steel
Manufacturing
Maritime
Paper Mill
Petrochemical
Power Plant
Railroad
Shipyard
Textile
Tire/Rubber
Utilities
U.S. Army/Navy/Marines
List of Occupations
Abatement Worker
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Aluminum Worker
Asbestos Worker
Ash Handler
Assembler of Clutches
Assembly Line Worker
Auto Mechanic
Auto Worker
Blacksmith
Boat Builder
Boiler Worker
Boilermaker
Brake Mechanic
Brake Worker
Bricklayer
Burner
Cable Worker
Carpenter
Caster
Caulker
Cement Mason
Chemical Worker
Coke Worker
Commercial Electronics Worker
Concrete Laborer
Construction Worker
Coppersmith
Core Setter
Coremaker
Crane Operator
Cutter
Deck Engine Mechanic
Demolition Worker
Die Cast Operator
Draftsman
Driller
Dry Dock Worker
Drywall Worker
Electrical Repairman
Electrician
Engine Room Worker
Engineer
Fabricator
Factory Worker
Fireman
Fitter
Flame Cutter
Floor Tile & Linoleum Layer
Foreman
Forger
Forklift Operator
Foundry Worker
Furnace Worker
Galvinizer
Glass Worker
Grinder
Heat Systems Worker
Heat Treater
Heavy Equipment Operator
Helper
Hot Metal Operator
HVAC Installer
Hydraulic Mechanic
Inspector
Installer
Instrument Technician
Insulation Worker
Insulator
Iron Worker
Joiner
Kiln Worker
Laborer
Lagger
Lathe Operator
Lineman
Loader
Longshoreman
Machine Operator
Machinery Repairman
Machinist
Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Worker
Mason
Material Handler
Mechanic
Metal Pourer
Millman
Millwright
Mixer
Mold Maker
Molder
Navy
Oil Field Worker
Operator
Oven Worker
Packer
Painter
Paper Mill Worker
Pipe Coverer
Pipe Layer
Pipefitter
Plant Worker
Plasterer
Plater
Plumber
Pot Room Worker
Power Plant Worker
Powerhouse Operator
Press Operator
Production Worker
Pump Worker
Railroad Car Repairman
Railroad Worker
Refinery Worker
Refractory Worker
Repairman
Rigger
Rip Out
Riveter
Roofer
Roundhouse Worker
Rubber Worker
Sandblaster
Sheet Metal Worker
Ship Repairman
Shipbuilder
Shipfitter
Shipyard Worker
Spray Insulator
Sprinkler Fitter
Steamfitter
Steel Worker
Sweeper
Tank Cleaner
Technician
Textile Worker
Tile Worker
Tool Maker
Turbine Mechanic
Turbine Tester
Turnaround Man
Utility Man
Warehouseman
Water Tender
Welder
Wireman