00:00The Transport and Industrial Workers' Union tells TV6 routine checks at CGA revealed the presence of asbestos roughly two months ago.
00:10However, Tiwu says CGA undertook remedial work over the weekend.
00:14We as a union did went in because we recognized that the CGA had a little asbestos in the roof and we did make recommendations for that to be fixed and that's what CGA is doing right now.
00:26The roof, the roof, the roof, the galvanized, everything was removed, the asbestos, everything was removed, right?
00:37We sent a document approving that the place, the air quality, everything and the place is safe to work.
00:42However, upon arriving at the plant this morning, CGA workers are said to have found the workspace in disarray and therefore opted not to enter the facility for fear of possible asbestos exposure,
00:54a development which Tiwu says arose due to a lack of communication.
00:59But it has a little dust and a little thing on the ground so right now the management in CGA right now is telling us to do some cleanup before the workers can go back to the department to resume work.
01:13So we came in and did some testing to make sure the air quality, everything is proper.
01:19But what happened this morning is that the workers who work in 62 was not aware, was not told of the situation Saturday.
01:27So all they wanted was some kind of communication before they start to work from management.
01:32Meantime, CGA Limited confirms that asbestos containing materials were removed from the roof of its edible oil refinery.
01:41CGA says all necessary regulatory clearances were received from both Kariri and the EMA and a comprehensive safety plan is in place to ensure a safe environment for both staff and the surrounding community.
01:54CGA Limited manufactures edible oils, margarines and soap derived from coconut oil.
02:01Renessa Cutting, TV6 News.
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