| 2013 Conference Info | Register | Agenda | Family Tributes | Private Capitol Tour | ADAO is delighted to announce an exciting pre-conference event for patients and families, speakers, honorees, and sponsors attending the 9th Annual International Asbestos Awareness conference, “The Asbestos Crisis: New Trends in Prevention and Treatment.” On Friday, March 22, 2013, we will unite in Washington, [...]
As we gather with our loved ones for Thanksgiving and celebrate all the gifts in our lives, I want to thank those who have made the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s work possible. Because of the bountiful generosity from countless people, ADAO has been able to continue our educational, advocacy, and community efforts to prevent exposure to [...]
Heather is a mesothelioma patient and a phenomenal wife, mother, and blogger who is dedicated to ending mesothelioma by preventing asbestos exposure and finding a cure. Read her wonderful blog at "Heather's Hope. The facts are irrefutable. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. During repairs, maintenance, and natural and man-made disasters, Americans are exposed to asbestos. The [...]
Posted in November 2012 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) highlights the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website. This [...]
Posted on November 13, 2012 Guest blog by John Newquist, Retired Assistant Regional Administrator for OSHA, in response to " ADAO Report: Houston Workers Exposed to Asbestos during Water Pipe Repairs." "In OSHA, I saw some general contractor blame the subcontractors for asbestos problems. But the OSHA standard is clear. 1926.1101(d)(5) All general contractors on a construction project which [...]