Why Are Dress Codes Important In The Workplace

Dress codes in the workplace are necessary. They help to keep the employees safe while in the workplace. For example, they also help keep the articles that the employee could be wearing away from moving parts. If there were no dress codes enforcing loose articles, there could be major injuries. They help keep the employees safe by adding a protective layer between objects and the employee. Many employers will provide the employee with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when the employee is doing a dangerous task. An example of proper safety would be to pull long hair back so that it does not get caught in machinery or a device. When handling anything with acid the employee should be given an apron, gloves, and goggles to protect their body, clothes, arms, and eyes from the acid. When working around heavy objects the dress code should enforce steel toe boots so that the employee’s feet are protected. …show more content…
Wearing long pants and long sleeves also provide an extra protective layer for the arms and legs. slips , trips, and falls could be caused by improper footwear or poorly-fitting footwear. Rings and dangling or hanging jewelry can get caught in machinery or devices and cause injury to the finger, neck, or head of the employee. Employees should wear a respirator when there is a potential for them to breathe in harmful substances, gases, or chemicals. Face shields should be provided and worn when there is a potential for objects moving at a high speed to collide with the face. Earplugs and earmuffs should be worn when working around loud machinery or while doing an activity that is very loud and could potentially damage the employee’s