Posted By Saracen11 Hi Scott, your risk assessment, which I’m sure you’ve already done, should identify the hazards and corresponding control measures. What are the control measures in place at present? The types of trousers you have in mind don’t come cheap. How many people do you employ, what are your accident/incident rates that you feel justify extra protection (from what you suggest, it’s not essential protection), why only trousers and not full suits (do your staff wear safety boots and spats? Do they have hand/arm protection, what training has been provided and by whom – are they considered competent? It may be that you needn’t spend money on something you don’t really need if you revise your current arrangements? Regards

Posted By Scott d Hi All, Many thanks for the response, I had received some misleading advice on this matter and I am grateful you have helped confirm my suspitions. Many Thanks, Scott