Tag #Factory Safety

What immediate actions are being taken to address the confirmed presence of carcinogens and protect the health of current and former Century Aluminum employees in Vlissingen-Oost?

A former Century Aluminum employee's claims of cancer-causing substance exposure at the Vlissingen-Oost plant are now supported by the factory manager's admission of "probable" worker endangerment. Following a joint investigation by Omroep Zeeland and Zembla, the manager acknowledged potential exposure to carcinogens, prompting a temporary shutdown after carcinogenic substances were found in employee urine samples. This admission follows previous findings by the Dutch Labour Inspectorate, dating back to 2019, which highlighted several safety concerns.