Posted on March 30, 2018 The 14th International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference will be held on May 2–5, 2018 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Canada. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is delighted to join delegates from around the world at the 14th International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMiG) Conference in Ottawa, Canada. For the [...]
Posted on March 30, 2018 ADAO stands shoulder to shoulder with individuals, trade unions, and organizations for International Workers' Memorial Day, dedicated to those who have fallen victim to or been injured by accidents in the workplace, including those stemming from occupational asbestos exposure. All around the world, people are uniting, taking a stand, and making [...]
Posted on March 30, 2018 Stakeholders from diverse backgrounds following a productive meeting with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Yesterday ADAO had the opportunity to sit down with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an important joint meeting with twenty stakeholders to share our concerns and seek answers from the agency. Stakeholders [...]
Posted on March 30, 2018 Two exceptional international campaigns raising awareness of the risks of work-related cancers are linking arms this year to promote their shared goals. Global Asbestos Awareness Week and No Time to Lose – working together to beat occupational cancer connect hundreds of supporter organizations and businesses and thousands of committed individuals [...]
2018 Global Asbestos Awareness Week Posted on March 29, 2018 The asbestos facts are irrefutable. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and there is no safe level of exposure. Yet, asbestos mining and use continues to this day, and far too many people remain in the dark about their risk of exposure. Since our founding in 2004, the Asbestos [...]