Monday March 26, 2012
ASBESTOS LEGISLATIVE HISTORY 2002-2009 »

“The most efficient way to eliminate asbestos- related diseases is to stop using all types of asbestos.”

The World Health Organization

Asbestos Has Not Been Banned

Despite its well-documented dangers, you may be shocked to learn that asbestos has yet to be banned in the United States. Doctors and scientists agree: asbestos is a carcinogen and there is no safe level of exposure. Congress can and should pass legislation to ban asbestos-containing products and fund educational and research programs.
We urge you to support the Committee Print version that calls for ban of asbestos products.

The Faces (rotating)
Alan Reinstein, former ADAO President
Mesothelioma Victim
1939 - 2006
John McNamara
Mesothelioma Victim
1946 - 2007
Julie Gundlach
 
Paul Zygielbaum
 
Ron Diana
1946 - 2005
Jill Vaughn
 
Eve Gordon
1948 - 2003
Todd Hall
1967 - 2006
Les Skramstad
1936 - 2007
Margaret Vatland
1918 - 1996
Warren Zevon
1947 - 2003
John Giannini
1954 - 2005
ADAO Confirms Asbestos in Consumer Products
Studies from three independent, government-certified laboratories identified and confirmed presence of asbestos fibers in consumer products and childrens’ toys. The ADAO landmark testing proves asbestos exposure will continue.
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ADAO Congratulates the Acting U.S. Surgeon General, Steven K. Galson, and Thanks the U.S. Senate for Efforts to Encourage Warning about Asbestos Dangers
September 16, 2009
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced its support for the Surgeon General’s statement acknowledging the dangers of asbestos and thanks the U.S. Senate for continued efforts to encourage a warning. The discovery of the Apr...
Scientific and Medical Facts about Chrysotile Asbestos Released by the Environmental Information Association and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
April 27, 2009
For Immediate Release:Experts Re-Confirm That All forms of Asbestos, including Chrysotile, are Carcinogenic–Cancer CausingThe Environmental Information Association (EIA) and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today announced the devel...