For those people whose family has never been involved in working with asbestos, the medical condition mesothelioma may be unfamiliar. Around one in a million people will develop the disease, though there is some hope this will decrease, as working with asbestos has become safer, IF UK regulations are followed. Some of the simple, and obvious, measures will do the most to reduce the likelihood of contracting the illness; face masks will ensure you are a lot less likely to breath in the dangerous asbestos fibres, whilst ensuring overalls worn are washed in a safe manner will keep those back in the home safe.