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OSHA Fines Illinois Construction Companies Nearly $2 Million for Exposing Workers to Asbestos

admin2019-08-03T11:27:46-07:00August 12th, 2015|

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos Fact Sheet Posted on August 12, 2015 Workers have yet again unknowingly been exposed to deadly asbestos fibers due to the carelessness of employers. According to an investigation by the U.S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), two Illinois companies Kehrer Brothers Construction and a Kehrer-affiliated company, D7 Roofing, [...]

Press Release Regarding Construction of Asbestos-Producing Plant in Bihar

admin2019-08-03T11:31:33-07:00June 27th, 2012|

Press Release Bihar CM asked to "Halt construction on any asbestos plant in Bihar" by Linda Reinstein Ban Asbestos Movement Gathers Momentum Vaishali/Patna/New Delhi June 27, 2012: California based Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has sent a letter to Bihar Chief Minister seeking stoppage of construction on asbestos-producing plant in Bihar on June 26, 2012. In [...]

Bihar, India: People’s movement stalls the construction of an asbestos factory

admin2019-08-03T11:33:09-07:00March 18th, 2011|

A guest blog post by Rajkumar Chaudhary, Citizen Forum against Asbestos (Patna, Bihar) The people’s protest against the construction of asbestos factory on fertile agricultural land in the densely populated area of Chainpur-Vishunpur village under the Marwan blocin Muzaffarpur district in Bihar has added a new chapter in mass movement. The lesson regarding asbestos in [...]

ADAO Release: EPA’S PART 2 ASBESTOS EVALUATION IS A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF LEGACY ASBESTOS TO PUBLIC HEALTH

admin2024-04-16T12:20:15-07:00April 15th, 2024|

ADAO Release: EPA’S PART 2 ASBESTOS EVALUATION IS A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF LEGACY ASBESTOS TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADAO FAQs: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EPA’s TSCA PART 2 LEGACY ASBESTOS EVALUATION EPA’S PART 2 ASBESTOS EVALUATION IS A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF LEGACY ASBESTOS TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADAO [...]

ADAO FAQs: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EPA’s TSCA PART 2 LEGACY ASBESTOS EVALUATION

admin2024-04-16T12:20:40-07:00April 15th, 2024|

ADAO Release: EPA’S PART 2 ASBESTOS EVALUATION IS A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF LEGACY ASBESTOS TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADAO FAQs: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EPA’s TSCA PART 2 LEGACY ASBESTOS EVALUATION Posted on April 15, 2024 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EPA’s TSCA PART 2 LEGACY ASBESTOS EVALUATION Why Is it Important [...]

FAQs and Quotes on EPA Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Rule

admin2024-04-16T12:28:16-07:00March 18th, 2024|

Press Release: NEW EPA ASBESTOS RULE IS A LANDMARK STEP FORWARD BUT WILL NOT BAN ALL IMPORTS AND USES OF DEADLY CHEMICAL FAQs and Quotes on EPA Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Rule If your question is not answered below, or you’d like to take a deeper dive into asbestos and why we need a ban, [...]

Asbestos Ban

admin2024-03-16T09:39:46-07:00March 16th, 2024|

Asbestos Ban Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, has been used for centuries due to its fire-resistant properties and durability. However, extensive research has uncovered the detrimental health effects caused by asbestos exposure. Learn about the path to ban asbestos in the United States. The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to [...]

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO): Top Ten Facts about Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk (2024)

admin2024-04-04T23:09:08-07:00January 29th, 2024|

Posted on January 29, 2024 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from governments agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. Top Ten Facts about Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Asbestos is the name given to six minerals that occur naturally in the environment. [...]

Mark Your Calendars: 20th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week, April 1-7, 2024 – A Call to Action for Prevention and Awareness

admin2024-03-01T15:40:10-08:00December 22nd, 2023|

Posted on December 22, 2023 Join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) in a critical mission for public health: The 20th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) from April 1st to 7th, 2024. This vital week is dedicated to increasing global awareness about the dangers of asbestos and championing preventive measures to combat asbestos-related diseases. [...]

The Aftermath of the Tustin Hangar Fire: A Prolonged Asbestos Battle and Its Consequences

admin2023-12-22T11:45:12-08:00December 7th, 2023|

Today, December 11, 2023, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to The Honorable J. Luis Correa, Young Kim, Katie Porter, Michelle Steel, and Mike Levin, Members of Congress, regarding the recent catastrophic Tustin Hangar fire [...]

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