Who pays?
Employers must ensure workers have appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). However, who pays for it can be negotiated in the workplace.
Payment arrangements could include:
- the employer buys and pays for it
- the worker buys it and is fully or partially reimbursed
- the worker buys it and pays for it
In deciding who should provide PPE consider:
- the availability of equipment
- whether the equipment can generally be used outside work, such as sunglasses or boots
- the need for a personal fit
- the requirements in the relevant industrial award or enterprise agreement regarding provision of PPE.
Last updated 21 August 2008