Workwear requires more care than everyday clothing because it is more frequently and intensely exposed to adverse factors, such as high temperatures, dust, or chemicals. Therefore, workwear requires regular and thorough maintenance to protect workers from harmful factors in the workplace or when working with chemicals. Furthermore, employees' appearance affects the company's image and the employer's reputation. Therefore, workwear should always be neat and tidy, without holes or torn pockets. This article explains who is responsible for maintaining workwear and how to organize it.
Who should repair workwear?
Workwear gets dirty, damaged, and worn out. It is prohibited to wear defective or unrepaired workwear in the workplace. It is the employer's responsibility to maintain its condition. They are responsible for ensuring proper storage of workwear on-site and arranging for its laundering and repair, or outsourcing it to a contractor.
Employees are unable to maintain their uniforms
Leaving textile care to the employee is unacceptable. Firstly, the Labor Code prohibits it. According to Article 221 of the Russian Labor Code, the employer provides the employee with workwear at their own expense and also organizes the storage, washing, repair, and replacement of worn-out clothing. Secondly, it would be difficult to ensure the quality of washing and repairs performed at home. According to a study by the European Association of Enterprises, only four out of ten employees monitor the condition of their workwear.
A special commission must assess the condition of special clothing
To check the wear and tear of workwear, the employer regularly convenes a commission that inspects the protective equipment and checks its functionality.
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