Protective Asbestos Laws and Doing What’s Right for Mesothelioma Victims

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) have established federal and state laws designed to protect workers who are occupationally exposed to asbestos. Some of the industries where workers are typically exposed to asbestos include construction, asbestos removal and treatment, and emergency asbestos cleanup. Like OSHA and the EPA, Baron and Budd believe it is the right of workers to know the health hazards of asbestos exposure and the right to be protected from these hazards. If these rights are violated and the worker is diagnosed with mesothelioma, Baron and Budd will help workers fight for their right to compensation. Baron and Budd stand for workers’ rights as evidenced by their lengthy record of precedent-setting results.

Workers’ Rights

The OSHA and EPA have defined the protocols and regulations that companies must observe to protect workers’ health and quality of life. According to the guidelines, workers have the following rights:

• Right to know the health hazards of asbestos exposure

• Right to asbestos exposure prevention training

• Right to wear protective clothing

• Right to an annual medical checkup

The guidelines also set other SOPs such as permissible exposure limit for workers, protective and safety measures for workers, and recordkeeping of workers’ medical records. The law also dictates companies to measure potential exposure for workers and monitor them during work. Baron and Budd helps protect workers’ rights by assisting them with access to justice when manufacturers have failed to comply with the OSHA and EPA laws. As they are well versed in the protocols and regulations stipulated by the environmental agencies, they are able to fight effectively for asbestos victims.

Baron and Budd: A Long History of Protecting What’s Right

Baron and Budd have been fighting legal battles for mesothelioma victims for over 30 years. They have battled numerous asbestos companies since the 1970s. In fact, they were one of the first plaintiff firms to file a mesothelioma lawsuit. Baron and Budd was instrumental in the establishment of a trust fund that would protect mesothelioma victims of a Halliburton subsidiary. Halliburton has since gone bankrupt, but due to Baron and Budd’s dedication for protecting what’s right, all present and future mesothelioma victims may continue to receive compensation.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with asbestos cancer or another asbestos-related disease, your time to contact a mesothelioma attorney is limited. Visit www.baronandbudd.com today.