Are Employers Obliged to Offer Prescription Safety Glasses?

Posted 7 years ago

There are Employment Law guidelines regarding eye tests and the potential of payment for glasses, however, there is no legal guidance for prescription protection goggles.

If you are required to wear safety goggles for your job, you will be expected to wear non-prescription goggles over the top of your glasses. The goggles provided must be CE stamped and be fitted and provided by your employer for free.

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