'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 15, 2017
ADAO: The Face of Asbestos Victims and their Fight to Ban Asbestos
Today begins our series of Miles for Meso spotlights. Every week between now and race day on Sept. 30, the Simmons Hanly Conroy blog will feature a survivor, warrior, volunteer or organization… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 30, 2017
Regulatory Accountability Act Puts Workplace Protections, Asbestos Ban, At Risk
The Regulatory Accountability Act, or RAA for short, aims to modify the way that federal agencies enact new rules. This proposed bill places increased emphasis on how such regulations would affect the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 23, 2017
CDC: Decades of Asbestos Regulation Wasn’t Enough to Prevent Thousands of Mesothelioma Deaths
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths caused by malignant mesothelioma, a lethal cancer caused exclusively by asbestos inhalation or ingestion, are on the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 19, 2017
Cancer-Causing Asbestos Could Be Gone for Good if EPA Makes the Right Decision
The Dangers of Asbestos and the First Steps to Get Rid of It The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is standing at a pivotal crossroads with a life-or-death decision to make: to move… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 19, 2017
Armed Forces Day: An Opportunity to Honor Our Nation’s Heroes – Past and Present
Tomorrow – May 20, 2017 – is the 67th annual National Armed Forces Day; a day designed to honor the past and present members of all branches of the armed forces in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 17, 2017
Asbestos in the Home: What You Should Know Before Getting Spring Cleaning Underway
As winter draws to a close, many of us start thinking about refreshing our homes with a good décor update, renovation, junk purge or a nice, deep cleaning. When it comes to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 11, 2017
What Every Mom Should Know About Bystander Asbestos Exposure
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor the mothers in our families and remind them how much they’re appreciated. These women typically shoulder the weight of caring for children, going to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 28, 2017
Workers’ Memorial Day 2017: A Critical Fight for Safe Jobs All Over the World
On April 28 each year, workers, their families, unions and workplace safety advocates across the globe come together to observe International Workers’ Memorial Day, an awareness day promoting worker safety and commemorating… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 21, 2017
Asbestos Use in the United States: The Past, the Disturbing Present, and Urgent Needs for the Future
Asbestos is a recognized poison – one that poses lethal health risks – and it is very misunderstood by the general public. This is because, for decades, those who profited from the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 29, 2017
Take an Active Role in Global Asbestos Awareness Week This Year
When you hear the word asbestos, what do you think? Hazard? Dangerous? Toxin? All of these words are accurate, however there’s another word that should be crossing your mind – preventable. Hear… Read More
