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Careers Leading to Literal Cancer

AvatarCentralforce6661 min to read

There are a vast number of research articles posted on this matter, some more robust than others.

The more robust ones find that there is little or no causation of mesothelioma by exposure to brake dust asbestos (which I believe is no longer a part of the composition of brake pads) outside the risk of a 'normal' non-mechanic.

One study seemed to link leukemia incidence to petrol exposure but was published in Colombia where it is regular practice to siphon petrol by mouth and wash their hands with petrol, as stated in the study. The incidence rate of cancer was 9 amongst 335 participants which in my opinion is hardly a strong causative argument, given cancer rates are 1 in 3 in some countries for persons not engaged in this type of work.

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Si vis pacem, para bellum

If you want a peaceful life, prepare for war

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This is the targeted message.

You're already in and doing it so follow through, qualify and get a trade behind you. It's good to have something to be able to fall back on. What you're doing sounds great because it's not too much dealing with people and their drama. I think it's a great career choice for someone who's on a different wavelength to the vast majority to work on something technical and not wholly with people. You will find any job has its risks. The shift worker, the sedentary office worker. Follow through. I don't believe it's really that bad breathing in the fumes while working. Of course you will not stand behind an exhaust pipe and would ventilate the area well. So long as you make use of all personal protective equipment and follow health and safety guidelines I trust you'll be good

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If you are not that interested in that then consider not pursuing it. Yes, it is cheaper and you might think that it could save you money by enrolling on a cheaper course but remember if that could not make you happy and you cannot have a career out of it, you are also wasting money on that.

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