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ADAO Applauds the Collegium Ramazzini for Voicing Their Support for the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act to Sen. Merkley and Rep. Bonamici
Posted on April 27, 2022 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the Collegium Ramazzini for sending their letter to Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Suzanne Bonamici, voicing their support of our “on-going efforts towards [...]
HBO Max Docuseries “Not So Pretty” Spotlights the Dangers of Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics || Beware: Toxic Asbestos Imports and Use Continue
Posted on April 26, 2022 A new HBO Max Docuseries shines a light on the dangers of asbestos-contaminated cosmetics products, something that the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has been writing about since 2007. The [...]
The Hidden Killer: 10 Things You Need to Know About Legacy Asbestos
Posted on April 26, 2022 Asbestos, the hidden killer, the lethal carcinogen, claims the lives of over 40,000 Americans every year. "Legacy" asbestos refers to the many asbestos fibers that remain embedded in buildings, infrastructure, [...]
ADAO is Honored to Present at the III Seminar of Asbestos in Brazil on May 4-6, 2022
III Asbestos Seminar Agenda Posted on April 19, 2022 ADAO is honored to once again be presenting at the III International Seminar on Asbestos: An Approach to Health Surveillance, which will take place from May [...]
You’re Invited! ADAO’s 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Virtual Conference September 16-17, 2022
Updated on July 31, 2022 2022 Conference Info | Registration | Agenda | Speakers | Friday “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action” Festival | Saturday Academic Conference | Saturday Honorees and Keynote Speaker | Sponsors | [...]
ADAO: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EPA’s PART 1 RISK MANAGEMENT RULE FOR CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS UNDER TSCA
Posted on April 18, 2022 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EPA’s PART 1 RISK MANAGEMENT RULE FOR CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS UNDER TSCA On April 5, 2022, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposed Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos [...]
OSH Africa Global Asbestos Awareness Week Webinar Moves Prevention and Collaboration Forward
As we continue on after Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2022, we reflect on great success, especially with global partnerships. On Friday, April 8, we collaborated with OSHAfrica, National Institute for Occupational Health, and AUDA-NEPAD for [...]
#2022GAAW || Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Reflecting on a Successful Week of Education and Collaboration
Posted on April 12, 2o22 This year’s Global Asbestos Awareness Week (#2022GAAW) marked 18 years of efforts from everyone at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) striving to raise awareness on the issue. More people [...]
OSH Africa Hosts Educational Global Asbestos Awareness Week Webinar on April 8, 2022
Posted on April 7, 2022 As Global Asbestos Awareness Week continues, ADAO is excited to strengthen our global partnerships and spread out educational resources. On Friday, April 8th, at 6:00 PM West Africa Time (1:00 [...]
