An article from a 1935 issue of the Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology on the growing concern over the health risks associated with workplace exposure to asbestos dust. Asbestos exposure has been linked to a number of serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. The article examines the cases of several individuals who have developed asbestos-related diseases after suffering asbestos exposure and touches on the role that state laws play in keep workers safe.