Missing Work Equipment and Training

Does your employer tell you that you must buy all the work tools yourself? Do you feel you haven’t received enough information about your tasks?

The employer must provide personal protective equipment if needed (e.g. hearing protection for noisy work), as well as work clothing if the job is dirty, dusty, or performed in cold environments. They must also supply all necessary tools for your profession, such as rubber gloves, building materials, safety goggles, helmets, kitchen knives, and similar items. The employer cannot deduct accommodation or transportation costs from your salary.

Before starting work, the employer must train and instruct you. Training and guidance must be provided in a language you understand. During the instruction, the employer must introduce the work environment, risks, and hazards you may face, and explain how to avoid or reduce potential harm to your health. They must also inform you who the first-aid contact is and who you can turn to with job-related questions or concerns.