Collegium Ramazzin's Mission Statement The Collegium Ramazzini is an independent, international academy founded in 1982 by Irving J. Selikoff, Cesare Maltoni and other eminent scientists. It is comprised of 180 internationally renowned experts in the fields of occupational and environmental health. The mission of the Collegium Ramazzini is to advance the study of occupational and [...]
To view all 7 days of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) content, please click here. 7 FACTS FOR 7 DAYS: FACT TO SHARE TODAY: Asbestos fibers can be nearly 700 times smaller than human hair and are odorless, tasteless, indestructible fibers that can remain suspended in the air for seconds. This day of Global [...]
To view all 7 days of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) content, please click here. 7 FACTS FOR 7 DAYS: FACT TO SHARE TODAY: Chrysotile asbestos accounts for nearly 95% of asbestos mined and exported today. In 2012, the top four asbestos producing countries were Russia, China, Brazil, and Kazakhstan. This day of Global Asbestos [...]
To view all 7 days of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) content, please click here. 7 FACTS FOR 7 DAYS: FACT TO SHARE TODAY: The World Health Organization estimates that 107,000 workers die annually from exposure to asbestos. This day of Global Asbestos Awareness Week is dedicated to Lou, a courageous mesothelioma patient in Australia. Click [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2013 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Identifies US Financial Institutions and Investment Funds who are Shareholders in Brazilian Asbestos Mining Operations ADAO President Details Facts Documented by U.S. Geological Survey of More than 1,000 Tons of Asbestos Imports from Brazil Washington, DC – April 4, 2013 – The Asbestos [...]