Lost PPE
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:04 pm
Hi, i am after some help or your views on the subject. If you could also please state any references.
In my line of work we are issued specific equipment (bomb suit) for protection from explosions resulting in blast /frag, therefore my understanding it is a form of PPE.
The Company has directed the following decision that any lost or damage by neglect to the PPE will be billed for either the replacement or repair. Employees are to ensure they have insurance to cover the cost of £18000 for the PPE.
Now, am i right with my findings?
Asking employees to provide insurance cost against their PPE could be seen as contravening section 9 of the HSW Act and therefore be seen as an illegal act.
Can a company charge the replacement cost should the employee be found guilty of neglect to damage or lost? The Regulations does not say a lot on this subject, unless they are leaving their line of employment and have taken the PPE without consent.
Thanks in advance for your help in this matter
In my line of work we are issued specific equipment (bomb suit) for protection from explosions resulting in blast /frag, therefore my understanding it is a form of PPE.
The Company has directed the following decision that any lost or damage by neglect to the PPE will be billed for either the replacement or repair. Employees are to ensure they have insurance to cover the cost of £18000 for the PPE.
Now, am i right with my findings?
Asking employees to provide insurance cost against their PPE could be seen as contravening section 9 of the HSW Act and therefore be seen as an illegal act.
Can a company charge the replacement cost should the employee be found guilty of neglect to damage or lost? The Regulations does not say a lot on this subject, unless they are leaving their line of employment and have taken the PPE without consent.
Thanks in advance for your help in this matter