Health & safety obligations

Meeting your legal responsibilities

"Every employer shall ensure that any personal protective equipment provided to his employees is maintained (including replaced or cleaned as appropriate) in an efficient state, in an efficient working order and in good repair."

– The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, 1992

Health and safety is a key responsibility of any employer and the provision of an adequate risk assessment is vital when assessing personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. In 1992 PPE regulations (EN340) were introduced for work clothing to ensure adequate protection in all working environments. Health and Safety legislation for high-visibility safety clothing was introduced in 1995 within the European Norm (EN471).

Employers are therefore responsible not only for PPE garment provision but also its care and maintenance. If garments fail to meet the standards, severe penalties could be imposed on the employer.

Clean Way can help you meet your obligations

Clean Way provides the ideal solution to help meet these requirements, as our dry cleaning vouchers can help employers ensure compliance. And remember, Clean Way vouchers are tax and NIC free when provided for the aftercare of tax-exempt workwear.