Honolulu, Hawaii

Located on the southeast coast of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, Honolulu is the capital and the largest city in Hawaii. Oahu has an estimated population of 907,000, of which approximately 370,000 of the population reside in Honolulu. Honolulu has many beach parks and ocean sites where residents and tourists can enjoy swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and more. While Waikiki Beach is Honolulu's most popular tourist destination, other top spots include Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, and Hanauma Bay. Aside from the natural resources and urban lifestyle Honolulu offers, the city boasts historic sites and monuments such as the USS Arizona Memorial, built in recognition of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor near the city on December 7, 1941 and to remember the Americans who died during World War II.

Honolulu is the economic center of Hawaii, largely known as the port district where significant levels of trade occur. The Honolulu International Airport acts as a natural gateway to the islands'' booming tourism industry. In addition to tourism, Honolulu's location in the Pacific also makes it a significant business and trading hub, particularly between the East and the West. Local produce and crops include sugar, coffee beans, pineapple, and other tropical fruits, and a variety of locally handcrafted materials. Other important aspects of the city's economy include military defense, Pearl Harbor is now headquarters of the third United States navy fleet; research and development; and manufacturing. Among the companies based in Honolulu are Alexander & Baldwin, Bank of Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Industries, and The Queen's Health Systems (Queens Hospital).

Use of asbestos containing products was prevalent for many years at numerous jobsites in Honolulu, particularly at the Oahu Sugar Company, Honolulu Plantation Company, and Pioneer Mill Company as well as many others. Thus, asbestos exposure has been an issue for workers and their loved ones. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located near Honolulu at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Honolulu and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Large Jobsites in Honolulu where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Honolulu where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Honolulu where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Honolulu, HI have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Honolulu, HI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Honolulu, HI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.