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Protect Your Family: What You Need to Know About Legacy Asbestos that Can Still be Found in Your Homes, Schools, and Workplaces and on Consumer Shelves
Posted on September 24, 2020 Asbestos-contaminated products are still imported into the United States and found in homes, schools, buildings, and on consumer shelves throughout the country. Many Americans falsely believe asbestos has already been [...]
Five Things You Should Know about EPA’s New Asbestos Failure and the Need to Pass the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
Posted on September 18, 2020 On August 28, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency’ (EPA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) released their hard-hitting independent report. The report confirmed what many asbestos experts and stakeholders had [...]
ADAO Applauds California State Legislature for passing the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Ban 12 Toxic Ingredients
Posted on September 18, 2020 The Asbestos Awareness Disease Organization (ADAO) is thrilled that the California State Legislature passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) which was co authored by Assembly Members Al Muratsuchi [...]
3 Simple Ways You Can Join the Miles for Meso Ban Asbestos Team, Raise Awareness, and Support ADAO
Posted on September 14, 2020 We are getting close to the Alton Miles for Meso Race and fundraiser event! There are 3 simple things you can do to join the community, raise awareness, and support [...]
ADAO Urges EPA Administrator Wheeler to Heed Strong Direction from of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 ADAO Urges EPA Administrator Wheeler to Heed Strong Direction from of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals EPA Draft Risk Evaluation Determined to be Flawed and Inadequate; SACC Urges EPA to [...]
Labor Day: Asbestos Remains a Leading Workplace Killer — Prevention is The Only Cure
Posted on September 7, 2020 Before you start your Labor Day BBQ and enjoy a day of rest, I encourage you to take a minute to reflect on workers’ sacrifices, achievements, and the unions who [...]
September Mesothelioma Awareness Month: “MEEZ-oh-THEE-lee-OH-mah” A Disease Hard to Pronounce and Even Harder to Cure
Fight Against Mesothelioma || Registration is Open for 12th Annual Miles for Meso Fundraiser Sept 26 – Oct 2, 2020! 2020 Honor or Remember a Mesothelioma Warrior with Tribute Bibs [...]
Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Thirty Irrefutable Asbestos Facts for Thirty Days
Posted on September 1, 2020 Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Thirty Irrefutable Asbestos Facts for Thirty Days Graphics September is here! We’re spending this month gearing up and focusing on raising mesothelioma awareness and asbestos prevention. All [...]
2020 Honor or Remember a Mesothelioma Warrior with Tribute Bibs at the 12th Annual Miles for Meso Race
Register for the 12th Annual Alton Miles for Meso VIRTUAL 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk GOOGLE FORM: Honor or Remember a Mesothelioma Warrior with a Tribute Bib Posted on September 1, 2020 Get ready [...]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day Reflection: A Year of Landmark Steps Forward for Prevention and Policy to End the Man-Made Asbestos Disaster
Posted on September 1, 2020 March 7, 2019: H.R. 1603 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN) November 19, 2019: H.R. 1603 H.R. Manager's Amendment September 25, 2020: H.R. 1603 Rep. Bonamici Amendment September 16, [...]