Posted By Mick Can Any member give guidance I have recently taken a post with a small construction company. Although some employees are permanent, there are some who leave the company at the end of short duration contract 1-2 months (contracts are not fixed term). I believe under Personal Protection Equipment Regulations, Employers have to provide prescription safety glasses for employees, if there is a risk to their eye sight during normal day to day work activity. Can any member advise the on the cost of the provision, and how thier companies deal with short term employees. If possible any examples of a policy. email - micks@psl-projects.demon.co.uk Regards Mick

Posted By John Webster Prescription eye protection is available to cover a variety of hazards, both impact and chemical - companies such as ARCO (www.arco.co.uk) can supply. Due to cost, and the lead time for supply, they are not appropriate for visitors and short term employees. Over-spectacles and goggles are available designed for wearing over normal spectacles. I have used these in the past, and the only complaints from users is they tend to be rather cumbersome, and attention has to be given to the direction of lighting to avoid internal reflections. John