Note that the definition of personal protective equipment includes clothing
to protect against the weather, so there could be a regulatory argument that
if she is suffering as a result of her exposure, required as part of her
job, then the Council has a duty to provide suitable clothing.
Chris
Chris Packham
FRSPH, FInstSMM, MCMI, MIIRSM, MBICSc
EnviroDerm Services
Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN
Tel: +44 1386 832 311 (office), +44 1386 830 554 (home)
Mobile: +44 7818 035 898
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