Hi ,List,
I have a gentleman who works in an area that requires mandatory hearing
protection. He has worked there for 2 years no problem. He as recently had
several instances [4 since new year] odd days where he has been sent home
because he says he cannot wear ear defenders as they are causing him to have ear
infections {he has always worn muff type, no previous problems] So far [I
have only just been notified of this] he has produced no evidence of this e.g. F
med 3. While I am aware that ear infections can cause distress, this
chap is the type who would use this as excuse to have a day of
whenever it suits. I am obviously going to look into it by checking the
infection is genuine but I would welcome opinions. If they are
genuine then is it caused by defenders, is there an alternative, or is he
then verging being unfit for the job.Personally I think he may be chancing
it but will give him the benefit of the doubt first!
thanks Carol