Safety and Protective Clothing. 4.5.1 An employee required to work outside in wet weather shall be provided with a suitable raincoat and leggings or other suitable weather protective clothing such as a woollen jacket, which shall remain the property of the employer. 4.5.2 An employee required to work in water or muddy conditions shall be provided with gumboots which shall remain the property of the employer. 4.5.3 The employer shall provide one pair of steel toe capped safety boots on commencement of duties and provide a replacement pair on a fair wear and tear basis provided this is not less than 12 months after the previous replacement. An employee whose employment terminates before the completion of 12 months following the supply of boots shall either return the boots or refund to the employer one-twelfth of the cost for each month not served. 4.5.4 An employee operating or working near noisy motorised equipment shall be provided with effective ear protectors. 4.5.5 Gloves shall be provided to an employee working amongst trees and shrubs of a prickly nature. 4.5.6 The provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and subsequent amendments will apply.
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Safety and Protective Clothing. 4.5.1 An employee required to work outside in wet weather shall be provided with a suitable raincoat and leggings or other suitable weather protective clothing such as a woollen jacket, which shall remain the property of the employer.
4.5.2 An employee required to work in water or muddy conditions shall be provided with gumboots which shall remain the property of the employer.
4.5.3 The employer shall provide one pair of steel toe capped safety boots on commencement of duties and provide a replacement pair on a fair wear and tear basis provided this is not less than 12 months after the previous replacement. An employee whose employment terminates before the completion of 12 months following the supply of boots shall either return the boots or refund to the employer one-one- twelfth of the cost for each month not served.
4.5.4 An employee operating or working near noisy motorised equipment shall be provided with effective ear protectors.
4.5.5 Gloves shall be provided to an employee working amongst trees and shrubs of a prickly nature.
4.5.6 The provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 1992(external link) and subsequent amendments will apply.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
