Posted By Paul Leadbetter Ian Since the most effective PPE is that which is worn, it may be a false economy to provide non-prescription PPE to those who wear glasses as they will probably not wear it. As PPE must be suitable for the intended use (including suitable for the user), prescription lenses should be provided for those who need them. Paul

Posted By PatrickT Ian, The provision of PPE as pointed out must be suitable and sufficient. Wave a copy of the PPE / Management Regulations under your bosses nose. It might prove useful to highlight the fact that PPE is to be Risk Assessed once provided. An old addage "you make provision for PPE to fit the person, not make the person fit the provision of the PPE". Just like a dagger, you could always draw upon the punitive costs likely to be incurred, if it is found that the PPE provided failed or was proven to be inadequate. Regards

Posted By Alison Dando I think that the answer to your problem lies in Reg.1 and Reg.3 of the PPE Regs.The hazards and the risks arising from those hazards. Then you will need to consider the fabric of the PPE, the nature of the job, any physical effort by the employees, how long it needs to be worn, requirements for visibility etc. and that it is capable of fitting/adjusting correctly and the state of health of the employees using it. As people come in different shapes and sizes (and wear glasses!)although your final specification (get advice from the technical staff who sell the PPE)may be the same the same item may not be suitable for all your staff i.e you get a selection in and let staff try them.