AP834748 - Industrial Catering, Cleaning and Incidental Services (AWU and LHMU) Award 2000
28.1 Where it is necessary that an employee wear waterproof or other protective clothing such as waterproof boots, aprons, or gloves, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such clothing. The provisions of this clause do not apply where the special clothing is supplied to the employee at the employer’s expense. Where protective clothing is supplied without cost to the employee, it will remain the property of the employer. In the event of dispute, the necessity for the provision of protective clothing may be determined by a Board of Reference.
28.2 Reimbursement of damaged clothing
28.2.1 Should an employee’s clothing be destroyed by a fire in any changing house, or other shelter, provided that such destruction was not in any way caused by the employee’s own act or neglect, the employer shall be responsible to pay that employee up to a maximum of $188.15 for the replacement of the employee’s clothing.
28.2.2 Where during the course of employment an employee suffers loss or damage to their spectacles, caused by fire, molten metal or corrosive substances, the employee shall be compensated by the employer to the extent of such loss or damage sustained by the employee. The provisions of this clause shall not apply when an employee is entitled to workers compensation in respect to such loss or damage.
