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Can we charge workers for their own personal protective equipment?

Question: I’m aware that it’s our responsibility under WHS laws to provide workers with personal protection equipment (PPE), such as boots, hard hats and gloves. If a worker leaves the company within 3 months of employment, can they be back-charged if it’s written into their employment contract that they pay the cost of PPE if they leave within this time?

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