216 days ago

Poll: Should more companies stop using silica?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A benchtop manufacturer is voluntarily banning silica from its workplaces so staff don’t have to worry about lung disease.

AGB has six factories across the country, including one in Te Rapa, Hamilton, and had already stopped working with high-silica engineered stone as the spotlight came on links with irreversible lung disease silicosis.

Do you think more companies should do what AGB's doing? Tell us why in the comments (please include NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).

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Should more companies stop using silica?
  • 83.3% Yes
    83.3% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 0% There should be a maximum limit for silica content
    0% Complete
  • 16.7% Not sure
    16.7% Complete
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What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

“We’re moving to Australia.”

Those were the words shouted from the window of a passing car full of Kinleith Mill workers after hearing that at least 230 of them would be losing their jobs by the end of June.

What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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