OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE

Some employees are subjected to conditions at work that compromise their health. These include exposure to asbestos, which can cause mesothelioma, and diacetyl. In some cases, the illness may not show up for years after the employee was last exposed to the toxin. However, some lawsuits have shown that even years later, an employer can still be held responsible for not providing proper safety gear to protect employees from toxins and workplace illness.