Different Types of Uniform Laws
Having the right uniforms for your staff
offers a huge range of benefits that we discuss frequently on this blog; your
staff looks and acts more
professionally, teamwork is improved, clients
think better of you, we could go on and on. But, did you know that having the
right uniforms for your staff may also be a legal obligation? Uniforms offer a
host of safety benefits, and depending on your industry and the job, they may
be part of your legal obligation to help keep your staff and facility safe.
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is something that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has specific rules and guidelines to determine.
The Regulators
Along with OSHA, your local government may
have additional regulations to help keep citizens safe. As you begin to look
into what rules you must follow, be sure to check in with your city, county and
state as well. If you are found to be violating these regulations you may find
yourself stuck with fines of $10,000 to over $100,000. While this might seem
harsh, it’s important to remember that these rules are in place for a reason.
Additionally, if you’re found to be violating OSHA rules and an employee is
injured, you’ll likely be paying out far more than $100,000 with the additional
expenses of workman’s compensation and legal fees.
What Are Examples of Uniform Laws
Different industries have different
regulations. Food workers, for instance, may only be subject to a few
regulations like keeping hair covered and having a clean and sanitary work
uniform to protect food safety and public health. In other industries, like
construction and medical, there are stricter regulations to ensure the safety
of the public as well as the safety of staff. Medical professionals, for
instance, need protection from
bloodborne pathogens and uniforms and
equipment must be provided to
ensure safety. Meanwhile, construction workers
are at risk of very different threats and are legally entitled to foot
protection, head protection, and hearing protection. Depending on the type of
work being done additional protective equipment may be required.
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