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Posted on September 28, 2023 October 2nd — Part One: Prevent Asbestos Exposure October 9th — Part Two: Recognize High-Risk Occupations October 16th — Part Three: Understand the Warning Symptoms for Asbestos-Caused Diseases October 23rd — Part Four: Finding a Center of Excellence for Treatment ADAO recommends directing your medical questions to your primary care [...]
Posted on September 1, 2023 This anniversary never gets easier for us at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). Twenty one years ago, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken in the 9/11 terror attacks. To this day, families grieve the loved ones lost, but as we think about that horrible tragedy, we must also honor [...]
Posted on August 16, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAUI RESIDENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS AT HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES Legacy Asbestos Used in Older Construction Can Become Airborne After a Natural Disaster Washington, DC — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, today [...]
Posted on August 15, 2023 Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure following a natural disaster is a significant concern, particularly in regions with older structures that can contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). The devastation of such events can cause asbestos fibers to become airborne, posing [...]
Posted on March 30, 2023 On June 16, 2023, we will celebrate the seventh anniversary of President Barack Obama signing The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) into law. Following years of attempts to strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), LCSA marked a monumental step forward in establishing a [...]
Posted on May 25, 2023 Asbestos Fact Sheet What is Asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers that were widely used in various industries due to their heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. Asbestos was commonly used in construction materials, insulation, automotive parts, and other products. It is still being imported [...]
Posted on May 16, 2023 Reuters’ recent article "The toxic dust from Turkey's earthquakes" offers a compelling exploration of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck Turkey in February 2023. These devastating natural disasters resulted in the release of hazardous substances, including asbestos, silica, mercury, and lead. This in-depth report sheds light on the severe consequences of [...]
Posted on March 24, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was thrilled to join Alexander Naum, host of the Administrative Law Review’s Podcast, A Hard Look. On the episode, “The Forgotten Toxin, the Fight to Finally Ban Asbestos”, ADAO president and co-founder Linda Reinstein spoke to Alex about the history of asbestos’s commercial use [...]
Posted on March 2, 2023 Congratulations to Fernanda, ABREA, and all worked on this important legal action! Olin, OxyChem, and Westlake -- You can’t import asbestos from Brazil and will have to continue importing from China or turn to Russia, again. Time to transition to non-asbestos technology! The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is thrilled [...]
Posted on February 7, 2023 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from governments agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. Top Ten Facts about Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Asbestos is the name given to six minerals that occur naturally in the environment. [...]