AN120505 – Social and Community Services Employees (State) Award

52. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

52.1 Where an employer requires an employee to wear protective clothing or a uniform such protective clothing or uniform as is reasonably required shall be provided and, as necessary, repaired and replaced by the employer. Any issue of protective clothing or uniforms shall remain the property of the employer.

52.2 Where an employer provides safety equipment it shall be used by the employees.

52.3 Where an employer provides safety equipment the employer shall maintain such equipment to the required standard and where necessary replace such equipment.