ADAO 2013 Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference Agenda “The Asbestos Crisis: New Trends in Prevention and Treatment” Conference Agenda FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 11:30 - 3:00 PM Private U.S. Capitol Luncheon & Tour for Family, Patients & Caregivers (By Invitation Only) 11:45 – 1:30 PM U.S. Capitol Tour for Speakers, Honorees, Sponsors & Distinguished Guests [...]
E x p o s e d - The Facts about Asbestos National Asbestos Awareness Week Contributors: April 1st Linda Reinstein, President/CEO, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) April 2nd Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH, Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS(Ret.) & Rear Admiral (Ret.) and ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair April 3rd Ken Cook, President, Environmental Working Group [...]
ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Event Schedule and Transportation Information We are only a few weeeks away from ADAO’s March 22 - 24 conference and we hope this brief summary will help to answer any questions you may have. As you can see, some of these events are invitation only; some required advanced registration; some events [...]
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Asbestos fibers are invisible and indestructible. See for yourself! Asbestos Timeline 1906 First case of asbestos-related disease discussed in the medical literature 1927 The name asbestosis applied to lung scarring caused by asbestos. 1929 Workers begin suing Johns Manville for damages caused by asbestos. 1930 First epidemiology study showing asbestos causes asbestosis and set forth methods to prevent this disease [...]