Posted on March 21, 2022
Each year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) dedicates April 1-7 to increasing awareness of asbestos and preventing exposure by bringing together experts and victims from around the world to share, learn, and take action. To view all 7 days of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) content, please click here. Be sure to follow the conversation on social media with our GAAW hashtag: #2022GAAW.
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen, and there is no safe level of exposure. While promising research continues, prevention remains the only cure.
Day SIX: Featuring Sara (France) — Read her story: “Someone Pulled the Emergency Brake!”
Press Release (French): L’ADAO (Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization) organise sa 18ème « Semaine annuelle de sensibilisation mondiale à l’amiante » du 1er au 7 avril 2022
Featured Video: “L’amiante: le tueur que vous ne voyez pas”
Call To Action: Sign the Petition to Ban Asbestos Now Without Any Loopholes or Exemptions
Leadership Quote: “Members of Congress can do more with a pen to prevent asbestos-caused diseases, than I can with a scalpel.” – Raja Flores, MD, Chair of Thoracic Surgery Mt. Sinai, & ADAO Science Advisory Board
Asbestos Fact: There is no safe or controlled use of asbestos. All six fibers are carcinogenic. There are safer and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Today, on day six of GAAW, we’re honored to share the powerful story of Sara from France, “Someone Pulled the Emergency Brake!” We’re also highlighting digital education innovations that are advancing asbestos prevention worldwide, such as ADAO’s “kNØw Asbestos” website, and the recordings of past conferences.
“kNØw Asbestos” is a one-stop resource guide to learn about the dangers of all fibers of asbestos. Created in collaboration with and consultation from a committee of strong international partners, our user-friendly platform enables easy access to credible asbestos resources as well as prevention tools and tips. It is a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge educational website to advance our global ban asbestos efforts.
Join us during the year as ADAO continues to advance prevention through exciting digital platforms and events.
Today’s 2022 Partner for Prevention is Occupational Safety and Health Africa Foundation (OSHAfrica).
Special thanks to 2022 Sponsors: Platinum Simmons Hanly Conroy; Gold The Gori Law Firm and our Silver Sponsors, Bailey Glasser LLP and Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen for making our work in awareness and prevention possible.
Together, we make change happen.
Linda Reinstein
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