Press Release: ADAO Launches 19th Annual “Global Asbestos Awareness Week” April 1-7, 2023
Posted on March 31, 2023
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: #2023GAAW.
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!”
Featured BADGES: A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO ASBESTOS WORKERS” Poster by Earl Dotter: “Art, Advocacy, and Academia” (2020/2021)
Featured Video: “L’amiante: le tueur que vous ne voyez pas”
Press Release French: L’ADAO (Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization) organise sa 19ème « Semaine annuelle de sensibilisation mondiale à l’amiante » du 1er au 7 avril 2023
Call To Action: Take action now to ban asbestos imports and use with no loopholes or exemptions! Send your #BanAsbestos letter to Congress in just 60 seconds and add your voice to the U.S. and international coalition fighting against this deadly fiber. Protect the health of workers, families, and communities — urge Congress take immediate action. Send your letter today!
Leadership Quote: “Members of Congress can do more with a pen to prevent asbestos-caused diseases, than I can with a scalpel.” – Dr. 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.
Featured BADGES: A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO ASBESTOS WORKERS” Poster by Earl Dotter: “Art, Advocacy, and Academia” (2020/2021)
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 ADAO’s past conferences, which bring together experts from around the world and include life-saving and important information, resources, and research on asbestos and preventing exposure.
“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.
Thank you to the Occupational Safety and Health Africa Foundation (OSHAfrica) for your support and representing Africa during #2023GAAW.
Finally, a special thanks to Platinum Sponsor, Simmons Hanly Conroy; Gold Sponsor, Gori Law Firm and our Silver Sponsor Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen for making our work in awareness and prevention possible. We are delighted to be partnering with all of you.
Together, we make change happen.
Linda Reinstein
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