Health and safety

Clean Way can help you meet your legal responsibility
Health and Safety is a key responsibility of any employer and the provision of an adequate risk assessment is vital when assessing 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 clothing was introduced in 1995 within the European Norm (EN471).

Employers therefore became responsible for its provision (after risk assessment) and its maintenance. The employer is liable for all PPE garments and if they fail to meet the standards, severe penalties could be imposed.


Health and safety - regulations

"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."

Clean Way can provide a solution to help meet these requirements, as their dry cleaning voucher scheme will ensure compliance. Clean Way is also investigating a new process for ensuring High Visibility clothing maintains its appearance, even after numerous wash and wear cycles.


Health and safety – garment cleaning

Employers are responsible for the provision to their staff of proper PPE and their adequate cleaning. Employers are liable if garments fail to meet standards when used (even if they did so when issued).


Tax and National Insurance

Clean Way vouchers are tax & NIC free when provided for the aftercare of tax exempt uniforms.