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SIXTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS CONFERENCE

SIXTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS CONFERENCE Educate, Raise Awareness, Inspire, Take Action January 28, 2010 REDONDO BEACH, CA – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will host its 6th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, April 10, 2010, with activities throughout the weekend. The international conference will provide education and outreach [...]

admin2019-08-03T11:33:47-07:00January 28th, 2010|

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces Staff and New Website

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces New Staff and Program for 2010 New Website Strengthens ADAO’s Ability to Educate, Advocate and Build Global Connections Redondo Beach, CA … January 26, 2010 --- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announces the launch of major initiatives to meet the multiple challenges posed by the organization’s rapid expansion [...]

admin2019-08-03T11:33:47-07:00January 26th, 2010|

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).

admin2010-01-05T20:51:24-08:00November 17th, 2009|

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds American Public Health Association’s Call for Ban on Asbestos, Annual Warnings for Workers in High-Risk Occupations

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the American Public Health Association (APHA), the largest and most diverse public health organization in the world. APHA adopted a resolution calling on Congress to pass legislation banning the manufacture, sale, export, or import of asbestos containing products including products in which asbestos is a contaminant. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, annually claims the lives of more than 10,000 Americans.

admin2019-11-08T17:33:53-08:00November 11th, 2009|

ADAO Applauds Manhattan Beach City Council for Passing Resolution to Repeal the Designation of Asbestos Laden Serpentine as the California State Rock

"Drop the Rock" Campaign Urges Statewide Action and Builds Awareness about Cancer-Causing Asbestos October 21, 2009...Manhattan Beach, CA --- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the Manhattan Beach City Council for passing RESOLUTION NO. 6223 "Urging the state legislature to repeal the designation of serpentine, the host of asbestos, as the official state rock, in support of world [...]

admin2010-01-31T20:23:22-08:00October 21st, 2009|