25th November 2008, 07:57 PM
It should be PPE. If you work on any Main Contractor Group sites you'll be lucky to not have to wear gloves when you're wiping your....
Ask your unit about the gloves. They are PPE, same as sunblock, goggles, waterproofd, safety specs, wellies if you're in water, barrier cream, earplugs and eardefenders.... If you get no joy, go to your union rep. There may be an agreement about what you are provided with, and what you have to provide, especially if you get a clothing allowance. But gloves should be provided and fit for the job. Of course if you want to upgrade then that's your shout.
The rubberised ones work and don't cost too much in bulk, get your unit to look them up in their supplies catalogue. Its simple, one pair of trashed gloves per digger per day, or one pair slightly dearer every three weeks.
Ask your unit about the gloves. They are PPE, same as sunblock, goggles, waterproofd, safety specs, wellies if you're in water, barrier cream, earplugs and eardefenders.... If you get no joy, go to your union rep. There may be an agreement about what you are provided with, and what you have to provide, especially if you get a clothing allowance. But gloves should be provided and fit for the job. Of course if you want to upgrade then that's your shout.
The rubberised ones work and don't cost too much in bulk, get your unit to look them up in their supplies catalogue. Its simple, one pair of trashed gloves per digger per day, or one pair slightly dearer every three weeks.