Owain wrote:

On Mar 12, 7:53 pm, "ARWadsworth" wrote:
It has happened more than once at work. This time the apprentice was not
"my apprentice". They seem to think that vans do not have seatbelt laws
or windscreens to smash their face in.

About 50% of apprentices seem to think that they do not need to wear
seatbelts.

If it's a work vehicle then presumably you're responsible for
enforcing a safe system of work, and they could sue you if they did go
through the windscreen and you'd let them travel without the seatbelt?

Owain

Good point -

I do believe Adam could insist the apprentice wears steel toe capped boots,
hi-viz vest and gloves if he wishes to. It would nto be illegal not to, but
it could be in breach of employment of Adam if it is stated as a requirement
up front (cf building sites).

Non compliance = justified disciplinary.

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Tim Watts