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Posted on April 18, 2024
Join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) for a free, informative webinar during Global Asbestos Awareness Month.
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This webinar, “Legacy Asbestos Prevention: What is asbestos? Where is it found? What should I do? and Understanding Legislation and New Regulations,” will provide essential resources for preventing asbestos exposure and fostering safer environments in homes, schools, and workplaces. Our experts will also discuss the recent EPA’s Chrysotile Asbestos Rule, which bans one form of asbestos in six specific conditions of use.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, April 30
- Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
- Platform: Zoom
- Signup Link: bit.ly/ADAOwebinar
This webinar is designed to deepen your understanding of the risks associated with asbestos, help you recognize asbestos in different settings, and offer guidance on necessary prevention strategies. We will also explore the impact of recent legislation and new regulations on asbestos management. RSVP is Required.
Panelists:
- Raja Flores, MD, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Steven and Ann Ames Professor in Thoracic Surgery at the Mount Sinai Health System
- Brent Kynoch, Environmental Information Association (EIA)
- Linda Reinstein, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
- Greg Russell, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
- Bob Sussman, Counsel, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
- Dan Whu, MD, MPH, FACPM, FAAMA, ABOIM, DNBPAS, PMD-T, Chief Medical Officer, International Association of Fire Fighters
Agenda:
- Introduction: Setting the stage with the webinar’s objectives.
- What is Asbestos? Discussing the types of asbestos and their effects on health.
- Where is Legacy Asbestos Found? Highlighting common asbestos exposure sites.
- What Should I Do? Outlining proactive measures to minimize asbestos risks.
- Understanding Legislation and Regulations: Reviewing ARBAN, the EPA’s Chrysotile Asbestos Ban, legacy asbestos risk policies, and the Asbestos Reporting Rule.
- Q&A Session: Open discussion for attendee queries and interactions.
CLICK HERE to reserve your spot and ask your Legacy Asbestos question today.
Further details regarding registration procedures, platform guidelines, and contact information will be provided soon.
Knowledge is Powerful.
Linda Reinstein