For the vast majority of cases yes - on almost all construction sites the risks of head injury are such that the law requires head protection to be worn.
Construction work should be organised to minimise this risk, for example: preventing objects falling by using scaffolds with toe boards and, if necessary, brick guards. But if after organising work to minimise the risk of head injury, the risks still remain, you should
Yes. Section 11(1) of the Employment Act 1989 link to external website as amended by Section 6 of the Deregulation Act 2015 link to external website exempts turban-wearing Sikhs from any legal requirement to wear a safety helmet in a workplace, including a construction site. The exemption applies only to head protection and turban-wearing Sikhs should wear other required personal protective equipment. This exemption applies to any turban-wearing Sikh eg visitors, employees; there is no such exemption for Sikhs who choose not to wear a turban or for other religious groups.
If the site has a policy on clothing that does not allow shorts then you are expected to follow this rule.
Clothing needs to protect against hazards on site. The main reason for protecting the lower legs is to help guard against cuts, grazes and splinters etc in an environment where any skin damage can lead to infection. Some trades need to keep skin covered for other reasons - eg arc welders are exposed to high levels of ultra violet light that will cause skin damage.
During summer on very bright days it is important to protect against over exposure to sunlight which can cause skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma have increased dramatically in recent years.
During cold weather it is important to keep warm, especially when, for example, working at height where the cold can distract and lead to loss of concentration.
If the site has a policy on clothing that does not allow shorts then you are expected to follow this rule.
Clothing needs to protect against hazards on site. The main reason for protecting the lower legs is to help guard against cuts, grazes and splinters etc in an environment where any skin damage can lead to infection. Some trades need to keep skin covered for other reasons - eg arc welders are exposed to high levels of ultra violet light that will cause skin damage.
During summer on very bright days it is important to protect against over exposure to sunlight which can cause skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma have increased dramatically in recent years.
During cold weather it is important to keep warm, especially when, for example, working at height where the cold can distract and lead to loss of concentration.
If the site has a policy on clothing that does not allow shorts then you are expected to follow this rule.
Clothing needs to protect against hazards on site. The main reason for protecting the lower legs is to help guard against cuts, grazes and splinters etc in an environment where any skin damage can lead to infection. Some trades need to keep skin covered for other reasons - eg arc welders are exposed to high levels of ultra violet light that will cause skin damage.
During summer on very bright days it is important to protect against over exposure to sunlight which can cause skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma have increased dramatically in recent years.
During cold weather it is important to keep warm, especially when, for example, working at height where the cold can distract and lead to loss of concentration.
If the site has a policy on clothing that does not allow shorts then you are expected to follow this rule.
Clothing needs to protect against hazards on site. The main reason for protecting the lower legs is to help guard against cuts, grazes and splinters etc in an environment where any skin damage can lead to infection. Some trades need to keep skin covered for other reasons - eg arc welders are exposed to high levels of ultra violet light that will cause skin damage.
During summer on very bright days it is important to protect against over exposure to sunlight which can cause skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma have increased dramatically in recent years.
During cold weather it is important to keep warm, especially when, for example, working at height where the cold can distract and lead to loss of concentration.
If the site has a policy on clothing that does not allow shorts then you are expected to follow this rule.
Clothing needs to protect against hazards on site. The main reason for protecting the lower legs is to help guard against cuts, grazes and splinters etc in an environment where any skin damage can lead to infection. Some trades need to keep skin covered for other reasons - eg arc welders are exposed to high levels of ultra violet light that will cause skin damage.
During summer on very bright days it is important to protect against over exposure to sunlight which can cause skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma have increased dramatically in recent years.
During cold weather it is important to keep warm, especially when, for example, working at height where the cold can distract and lead to loss of concentration.
If the site has a policy on clothing that does not allow shorts then you are expected to follow this rule.
Clothing needs to protect against hazards on site. The main reason for protecting the lower legs is to help guard against cuts, grazes and splinters etc in an environment where any skin damage can lead to infection. Some trades need to keep skin covered for other reasons - eg arc welders are exposed to high levels of ultra violet light that will cause skin damage.
During summer on very bright days it is important to protect against over exposure to sunlight which can cause skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma have increased dramatically in recent years.
During cold weather it is important to keep warm, especially when, for example, working at height where the cold can distract and lead to loss of concentration.