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Posted By Francis MSc MIOSH RSP
According to Tolley's H&S Year book the "old" exemption for Sikh's not wearing hard hats on Construction sites is "probably" no longer valid (see C8115 in 16th edition). Any thoughts/collaboration please?
Thanks
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Posted By Delwynne
I'm not sure of the legal standing however I know of a firm in London whose employees are mainly Sikh. They all wear specially designed hardhat/turban combination, so the PPE is avaliable if personnel require it. That not withstanding I still see people on site daily with a turban instead of a hardhat so I would guess it's a rather grey area.
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Posted By Hilary Charlton I suspect that this statement is made as many sikhs now do not follow the orthodox sikh religion and do cut their hair and beards. However, it must not be assumed that this is the case and exceptions should still be allowed for. See http://www.europarl.eu.i...ubli/pdf/99-20-01_en.pdffor more information. Hilary
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Posted By Katie Hoyland
what is a sikh?
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Posted By peter gotch
Francis
I think Tolley's are legally wrong, particularly as regards construction,where there is a specific legislative exemption, but also in relation to other sectors, where the courts have held that we have to balance risk against equality issues.
There's a lot more on this subject including comment on various international case law in the Archive from the old forum. Use key words sikh, helmet or go to the originator
K.C. down under who posted a message about a "curly one"!
Regards
Peter.
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Posted By Francis MSc MIOSH RSP
Thanks all-
I have always gone on what I call the "Sikh exemption clause", but following on from the Tolley's quote I have read up the report mentioned above re European harmonisation- which is very interesting- it points out that the UK is out on its own (what's new!) and we should expect to be dragged back.
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Posted By Stuart Nagle
Francis.
Are you stating that sikh's in the remainder of Europe do not have a problem with hard hats and comply with the requirement to wear one in place of their Turban?
Katie.
Are you for real?
Stuart
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Posted By James M
I recently discussed this issue when it can up as a question on a CITB management course.
The reason why they were given an exemption was because their religion does not allow them to uncover their head in public. Therefore if you provide them with a private changing area, they can get changed and wear the PPE.
Have you seen the stetson hard hats that Texans wear?
If there is a hole in the market for PPE i'm sure someone will quickly fill it.
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