White Lung Association

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White Lung Association

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        Dates of existence

        1979-present

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        The White Lung Association (WLA) is a worker-led nonprofit organisation that was set up in San Pedro, California, in 1979. Shipyard workers were instrumental its foundation. By 1984 the WLA's mission had expanded to educating the general public to the hazards of asbestos exposure, and a national office in Baltimore, MD. The WLA developed programs of public education and consults with victims of asbestos exposure, school boards, building owners, government agencies, and others interested in identifying asbestos hazards and developing control programs. It is funded by donations and by fees for its services.

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        C0458

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        Stub created by Anna-K Mayer, 6 April 2017

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        • English

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