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Webinar Resource Page: Legacy Asbestos Prevention: What is asbestos? Where is it found? What should I do? and Understanding Legislation and New Regulations.

Posted on April 29, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YUscReAnhk Discussion Points What is Asbestos? Early Warning Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment The Health Impact of Legacy Asbestos Exposure to Fire Fighters Where is Legacy Asbestos Found and Prevention Recommendations? Understanding Federal Legislation Understanding EPA Regulations Panel Discussion and Public Q&A Session Panelist Biographies Raja Flores, MD, Chairman of [...]

admin2024-05-24T14:51:53-07:00April 29th, 2024|

Driving Global Change: How #2024GAAW Extended Asbestos Education and Advocacy Through April

Posted on April 24, 2024 Despite a bustling month filled with significant EPA announcements and regulations, we're excited to reflect on the immense success of the 2024 Global Asbestos Awareness Week during April 1 - 7. This year, we marked a crucial milestone in our ongoing mission to eradicate asbestos-caused diseases, coinciding with the 20th [...]

admin2024-05-30T20:41:53-07:00April 24th, 2024|

Unveiling the New ADAO Legacy Asbestos Safety Graphic: 5 Essential Tips to Prevent Exposure

Posted on April 24, 2024 As April’s Asbestos Awareness Month concludes, we reflect on an eventful start to 2024, brimming with new initiatives in the battle against asbestos. This year marks a critical turning point in our fight against asbestos exposure, and the work has only just begun! In response to the U.S. Senate's unanimous [...]

admin2024-04-26T15:02:46-07:00April 24th, 2024|

ADAO’s Comprehensive Guide to EPA’s Part I Rule on Chrysotile Asbestos: What You Need to Know

Posted on April 24, 2024 What is simple, isn't always easy. On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took a significant step forward in protecting public health by issuing a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule targets the risks posed by chrysotile asbestos, the only form of [...]

admin2024-04-26T15:04:49-07:00April 24th, 2024|

ADAO Joins Forces to Fight for Safe Jobs! Honoring International Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 On April 28, 2024, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will unite with organizations worldwide to observe International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD). This date also marks the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which has provided every worker the fundamental right to a safe job for over [...]

admin2024-04-26T15:08:43-07:00April 24th, 2024|