Library asbestos exposure draws OSHA violations
The East Brunswick Public Library faces thousands in potential OSHA violation fines after inspectors found its recent construction may have improperly exposed the children's section to hazardous asbestos.
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Aug 22, 2023, 9:04 PM
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5h agoAsbestos exposure during construction at the East Brunswick Public Library has drawn several OSHA violations, some for endangering young readers.
The violations reveal construction at the library may have exposed the children's section to asbestos in the form of dust and debris.
The library received seven violations in all. If not resolved, it could owe thousands of dollars per day for each one.
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