"Worker accuses Top Glove of lax Covid-19 measures" 18 April 2020

A factory worker at Top Glove has alleged social distancing and other Covid-19 safety measures are not being followed by the company....

The man, a 31-year-old Nepali, provided FMT with several videos and photographs of workers in close quarters at the packing department, hostel and on factory buses.

However, his claims were denied by a spokesman for Top Glove, which is the world's largest manufacturer of nitrile and latex medical gloves.

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Top Glove's representative denied the claims, saying that "social distancing is one of the several measures" implemented at their factories, canteens, workers rest areas, offices and workstations in tandem with ongoing awareness programmes to remind employees to adhere to these measures.

Daily temperature checks were taken before workers entered the premises, facemasks and other personal protective equipment were provided, the company said. All premises were also regularly disinfected.

"We also continue to adhere to all guidelines and compliance directives as required by the authorities," the representative said.

"Ideally, we would want to enable all our people to stay at home and work from home every day during this period. However, as the world's largest manufacturer of gloves, we are mindful of our responsibility to continue operating," the company said, noting that it was committed to continue working safely during this critical period.

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