Working with asbestos is a major risk factor for developing mesothelioma, a form of cancer found in the membranes of the internal organs. Today, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) strict guidelines for the acceptable amounts of asbestos exposure for workers, but incidences of mesothelioma continue to rise.

The mesothelium is a thin layer of tissue that covers and protects most internal organs. It is responsible for producing a lubricating fluid that allows moving organ...