Posted on May 16, 2023 Reuters’ recent article "The toxic dust from Turkey's earthquakes" offers a compelling exploration of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck Turkey in February 2023. These devastating natural disasters resulted in the release of hazardous substances, including asbestos, silica, mercury, and lead. This in-depth report sheds light on the severe consequences of [...]
Posted on April 1, 2023 On April 30th, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) announced the “Dirty Dozen” list of employers, showcasing which corporations put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. The Dirty Dozen report is released each year as part of the observance of International Workers’ Memorial [...]
Posted on April 1, 2023 Each year, asbestos exposure claims the lives of over 40,000 Americans. Despite this deadly substance's known harms and dangers, companies continue to import and use it. However, there is a glimmer of hope. On April 4th, 2022, the Olin Corporation announced a 7-year plan to phase out all asbestos use [...]
Posted on April 1, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has advocated for the public’s “Right to Know" for over a decade. This means we believe that all Americans should know where to find asbestos — where it is being imported and used, and what companies are responsible. Asbestos is a hazardous substance responsible [...]
Posted on April 1, 2023 On April 17th, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) submitted significant comments addressing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Notice of Data Availability (NODA) to ban asbestos imports and use. The EPA NODA docket is filled with industry comments in hopes of delaying the inevitable -- an asbestos ban on imports [...]
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Explore the new Asbestos Action Navigator tool to learn about prevention, exposure, and care management today!