Knowledge is Stronger than Asbestos!
2011 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Press Release
“Asbestos: Impact on Public Health, Environment, and Economy”
April 1 – 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia
Event Summary
Advocacy
Advocacy
Despite its well-documented dangers, you may be shocked to learn that asbestos has yet to be banned in the United States. Doctors, scientists, and the U.S. Surgeon General agree that asbestos is a carcinogen and there is no safe level of exposure. ADAO is fighting to implement a global ban on asbestos...Community
Community
ADAO was founded by two individuals whose lives were forever interrupted by the unexpected news that their loved ones were diagnosed with asbestos disease. Our international community of individuals, families, and friends continues to grow into the tens of thousands....Education
Education
ADAO continues to build an extensive library of resources focused on treatment, prevention, and general awareness about asbestos. We encourage you to explore these resources, and share them with your family...ADAO Encouraged by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee’s Hearing on “Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination”
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced that it is encouraged by the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Hearing on “Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination”. The hearing examined the options for prioritizing chemicals for safety determinations in the event that the Committee amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).