ADAO was honored to have so many amazing individuals come together at the 8^th Asbestos Awareness Conference to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment, and the economy. We are excited to be able to share the inspiring and exceptional presenters, honorees, and discussion panels with our supportive community. Joel Shufro, who was presented with the “Tribute of Inspiration” Award this year, spoke at the conference as well. It is a privilege to share the video of Joel’s presentation: Left in the Dust: Ten Years after the Attack on the World Trade Center.

Joel Shufro has been NYCOSH’s executive director for most of its 31-year history. Under his leadership, the organization grew from having a one member part-time staff to an organization with 11 workers and a membership of about 200 local unions and 300 individuals. Most individual members are legal and medical professionals, academics, and rank-and-file workers. As part of Joel’s work at NYCOSH, he serves on numerous advisory boards, including the Mt. Sinai-Irving J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the World Trade Center Worker and Volunteer Medical Screening and Treatment Program. Joel also serves as a representative of the New York City Council on the New York City Right to Know/Hazardous Substance Advisory Board. Joel has been recognized twice by the national EHS Today magazine as one of the 50 most influential figures in health and safety, and he has been awarded the Man of the Year Award by the Advisory Board of the Mt. Sinai Occupational and Environmental Health Clinic.

NYCOSH will host its Awards Celebration on June 5^th 2012.

In unity,

Linda

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