Share Your Story
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Asbestos Timeline
Asbestos fibers are invisible and indestructible. See for yourself! Asbestos Timeline 1906 First case of asbestos-related disease discussed in the medical literature 1927 The name asbestosis applied to lung scarring caused by asbestos. 1929 Workers begin suing Johns Manville for damages caused by asbestos. 1930 First epidemiology study showing asbestos causes asbestosis and set forth methods to prevent this disease [...]
FUNDACENTRO RECEBE CONVITE PARA CONGRESSO MUNDIAL DA OIT
FUNDACENTRO RECEBE CONVITE PARA CONGRESSO MUNDIAL DA OIT Instituição foi chamada para organizar simpósio sobre a situação do amianto na América A Fundacentro foi convidada a organizar, em parceira com a Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde– OPAS, um simpósio sobre “Asbesto nas Américas” durante o XX Congresso Mundial de Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho. O congresso ocorre [...]
“Information is Empowering” – Randy’s Story
Tragically, Randy lost his courageous mesothelioma battle in 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, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature [...]
2013 ADAO Conference: Meet the Speaker and Honoree Series
| 2013 Conference Info | Register | Agenda | Family Tributes | Private Capitol Tour | 2013 ADAO Conference: Meet the Honoree Series Posted on January 28, 2013: Congresswoman Lois Capps Posted on February 11, 2013: Karen Banton 2013 ADAO Conference: Meet the Speaker Series Posted on December 10, 2012: Sean Fitzgerald, P.G. Posted on December 17, 2012: Heather Von St. James Posted on [...]