PPE has to be specific to the person for whom it is provided and if this
means a small addition to items such as boots well so be it. This is just
a 'reasonable adjustment'. It is also, far less expensive than absence and
loss of good will. I have never worked for a company that refused to pay
for such things and believe me, I've worked for some lulus!
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Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:47
AM
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Advice re orthotic
inserts in safety boots
I’d appreciate advice here on
behalf of a colleague.
An employee claims he needs
special orthotic insoles for his safety boots to prevent plantar fasciitis. He
wears similar orthotics in his everyday shoes but states he has to have
different ones for his work boots as they are designed for prolonged standing.
He claims the company should pay for the ones for his safety boots as they
will be solely for work purposes. The company is happy to arrange whatever
safety boots are required to take his own orthotics but not pay for the
orthotics themselves.
There is an impasse between him
and the company regarding payment for these and he has subsequently gone off
with guess what – plantar fascitis.
I do not know if PPE regs place a
requirement for the provision of these orthotics in a similar vein to
prescription safety glasses. Any thoughts or similar experience would be
welcome.
Thanks
Paul
Paul
D’Arcy
Clinical Nurse
Leader
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