Concerned About the Stone in Your Home? Our Commitment to low-silica products.

If you have an engineered stone surface installed in your home, we understand that concerns about silicosis may arise. We want to assure you that our stone benchtops don't come with a fear of silicosis. The engineered stone surfaces we work with comply with the strictest local and international safety standards, and we are proud to announce our commitment to using only low-silica engineered stone.

Rest assured with Better Benchtops by AGB: 

Safety is a core value at AGB, and we continually improve our health and safety systems in response to new information and industry developments. Our commitment to safety starts with our stonemason team, ensuring their protection against exposure to silica dust.

To enhance safety measures, we have implemented increased water usage during the production of engineered stone products. This drastically reduces the creation of dust in the manufacturing process. As a result, our factory environments register significantly below the acceptable dust exposure standards set by WorkSafe New Zealand. These findings have been validated through extensive independent air-testing, providing concrete evidence of our dedication to ensuring a safe working environment.

And now, with Better Benchtops by AGB, we commit to using only low-silica engineered stone — a specially designed material with reduced silica content (less than 40%).

Collaborative approach and best practices:

We believe in open and honest conversations with our competitors, customers, and regulatory authorities like WorkSafe. Through these conversations, we have fostered a culture of best practices, continuously improving our health and safety standards. By engaging in industry-wide discussions, we actively contribute to the development of a code of practice for our entire industry. We advocate for regulations that explicitly prohibit uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone. These initiatives are essential to raise safety standards and protect workers across the industry.

Choosing a safety-conscious stone fabricator:

It is crucial to be mindful when selecting a stone fabricator, ensuring they prioritise the safety of their staff. At AGB, our commitment to safety extends beyond our own practices. We encourage and support the development of industry regulations that uphold the highest safety standards, safeguarding workers in the stone fabrication sector.

Through Better Benchtops by AGB, we want you to feel confident and secure when choosing our products and services. Your safety is our top priority, and we go above and beyond to provide stone benchtops that meet the strictest safety standards. If you have any concerns or questions, we are here to address them. Together, we can ensure the well-being of workers and customers throughout the stone fabrication industry. Choose AGB’s Better Benchtops, where safety and trust go hand in hand.