AN170054 – Laundry and Dry Cleaning Award
(a) Where an employee is required to work under wet or dirty conditions, suitable protective clothing including footwear, shall be supplied free of charge by the employer to the employees concerned and any such clothing shall be maintained by and remain the property of the employer.
(b) Any dispute as to the necessity or suitability of such clothing shall be resolved by consultation between management, shop stewards and/or union representative. Where agreement cannot be achieved the matter shall be referred to the Secretary for Labour for adjudication whose decision shall be final.
(c) An issue of 2 pairs of suitable overalls or coveralls shall be supplied by the employer to employees and any such clothing shall be maintained by and remain the property of the employer. Any dispute as to the suitability of such clothing shall be resolved in accordance with subclause (b) of this clause.
