Who is entitled to insulated workwear? What winter workwear?

Winter is approaching, and with it low temperatures, which do not encourage going outside. Some people have no choice but to work outside despite unfavorable weather conditions. With them in mind, we indicate which work clothes will work in winter and who are entitled to insulated workwear. Is the employer legally obligated to purchase it for the employee?

Who is eligible for winter workwear?

Workwear are entitled to every employee whose private clothes may get dirty or damaged during the performance of official duties. When the employer cannot provide the assignment of the employed person, it is necessary to pay the equivalent in cash. It is worth emphasizing that the provisions do not determine who and when is entitled to insulated workwear.

One of the professions where it is advisable to equip employees with insulated work clothes is a cold store worker. Due to the working conditions, he should have access to this type of clothing throughout the year. In addition, when temperatures get low, all outdoor employers should provide workers with appropriate workwear. This applies, among others, to: builders, foresters, cleaning workers, people working on road structures, as well as in open warehouses. In addition, GOPR and TOPR lawyers should have comfortable, insulated clothing.

What should insulated workwear be?

Winter work clothes in our offer are a range of products that will allow you to maintain thermal comfort in all conditions. Work jackets, work body warmer, Work sweatshirts & hoodies are very popular among our customers. Insulated, very comfortable overalls are a great solution. It is also worth paying attention to thermoactive underwear, which allows you to reduce the feeling of coldness. Our offer also includes winter accessories - insulated gloves and hats, to fully protect employees against the cold.

When choosing insulated clothing, it is worth paying attention to the type of work performed, so that individual items of clothing allow for comfortable activities, do not restrict movement and do not increase the risk of an accident at work. It is advisable to use items of clothing that protect against injuries, e.g. anti-cut gloves or shoes with an anti-puncture insert. In terms of footwear, it is worth ensuring that it has a non-slip sole. In winter, icing occurs in many places, where it is very easy to fall, which may cause injury, sprain or fracture. In addition, the material from which the footwear or clothing is made is a very important aspect. It should be pleasant to the touch and breathable, but also waterproof. The most commonly used fabrics include: fleece, sherpa, sweatshirt and CoolMax. Insulated work clothes should be of high quality, it is worth paying attention to details so that they are not only practical, but also durable.

Is insulated work clothes expensive?

Price should not be a key aspect when selecting winter workwear. Our offer includes articles from renowned manufacturers of OHS clothing, including: Carhartt, Snickers Workwear, Engelbert Strauss, Brubeck, Buff, Dassy Workwear, Helly Hansen. They offer high-class products with an appropriate price-quality ratio. In order to save on clothes, you can check the promotions in the store on an ongoing basis. In addition, we encourage you to visit the "outlet" tab, where you can find wholesome products at bargain prices.