Can anyone offer guidance on a PPE footwear issue...... All employees working in a small warehouse must wear protective footwear as deemed by the R/A. Visitors to the site are escourted and stick to the walkways and do not have to wear PPE footwear. The problem I have is that the customer comes on site for 30mins per week to complete a small stock check - this is to build our relationship with the customer etc. The stock checkers are usually office based staff and as such do not have protective footwear. Questions) Should they be treated as a contractor - hence they should complete a R/A to determine the need for footwear? Should we provide protective footwear? Any help is appreciated

If your requirement is for shoes off the designated walkways just ask them their shoe size and provide them a new pair of safety shoes to be stored at your workplace. It's a gesture of good will on your part and should demonstrate your commitment to safety and customer relations for a minimal cost.