The Oklahoma Department of Labor has been awarded a federal grant to help reduce asbestos exposure in schools.
The $204,000 grant announced Tuesday comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The funds are to be used for compliance monitoring and assistance, public outreach, inspections, enforcement actions, and ensuring workers are properly trained and accredited.
Asbestos is found in a variety of construction materials and industrial products and exposure to it increases the risk of developing lung disease, including lung cancer.
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