How does one get it?

Asbestos fibers break easily into dust and therefore float in the air and are easily inhaled and/or carried around by a person's clothing, skin, or hair. Therefore, even workers who did not work directly with asbestos, but worked within the "breathing zone" of its use or removal run the risk of developing an asbestos related disease. Exposure to asbestos fibers can be harmful and are known to cause Mesothelioma and other life-threatening diseases.