34.1 Where an employee is required by the University to wear protective clothing (e.g. dust coats, laboratory coats, overalls, gloves) or a uniform the said protective clothing or uniform shall be supplied free of charge.
34.2 Three sets of protective clothing or three uniforms shall be supplied on appointment.
34.3 An employee issued with protective clothing or uniforms shall be responsible for the care and maintenance except where infectious and/or hazardous materials are handled.
34.4 The protective clothing or uniforms supplied pursuant to subclause 34.2 of this clause shall remain the property of the employer. The loss of such articles due to any cause arising out of the neglect or misuse of the employee, may be a charge against the salary of the employee, provided that no charge shall be made in respect of reasonable wear and tear.
34.5 Notwithstanding subclause 34.2 protective clothing and/or uniforms will be replaced at no expense to the employee, when damaged through reasonable wear and tear.
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