Workers who engage in renovation and construction are at risk of inhaling asbestos fibers, which can lead to deadly diseases like mesothelioma, pleural disease, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs that typically occurs 20-40 years after exposure and has a very poor prognosis. Pleural disease causes scarring and thickening of the lining of the lungs, restricting breathing. Asbestosis results in scarring of the lungs themselves, making breathing difficult. Australia has high rates of these asbestos-related diseases.