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Different companies & countries have different regulations.
In general the employer is responsible for the safety of its employees therefore he is legally (by law or for insurance) obliged to provide you with the necessary PPE. This can be either the actual equipment or an allowance to buy this equipment.
As the employer can be held responsible, he can refuse access to the workfloor/site if you're not wearing the necessary PPE.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn the US, in most cases your employer is not required to provide safety shoes because they are personal equipment that can also be used outside of work.
If you are not permitted to use your safety shoes outside of work, or if special safety shoes are required that are not suitable for use elsewhere, then the employer is required to provide them if they are needed for the workplace.
Many employers choose to cover at least a portion of the cost of safety shoes anyway. That way they are better able to ensure that shoes meeting the needs of the specific workplace are always used.
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