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Search Results for: safety shoe

Making employees pay for safety shoes: is that allowed?

21/04/2021Aileen Out 2 Comments
Last August, I wrote an article in collaboration with Kim Hendriks about whether your employer can obligate you to pay for your company clothing or work shoes. I wrote this in response to two ladies who asked me for advice. A few weeks ago I received a similar question from another reader, except this time it was about safety shoes.
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Ask Aileen – fashionable safety shoes for women

03/09/2019Aileen Out 19 Comments

Today’s reader’s question regards fashionable safety shoes for women… Each time when I’m reading the questions that you’re sending me it’s super fun! You inspire me by asking regarding subjects I would never think of myself. Same goes … read article

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How work shoes and trends are merging

02/10/2020Aileen Out 7 Comments

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Last weekend I had a long conversation with an acquaintance of mine. A lady* who has been selling functional workwear for the past 16 years. Think of clothing worn by contractors, … read article

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First Aid PPE and workwear: compliance checklist for Dutch employers

20/11/2025Aileen Out Leave a Comment

Anyone providing first aid must be dressed practically and be easy to recognize. Yet not all first aid clothing is the same. So how can you be sure that first aid PPE and workwear complies with Dutch occupational … read article

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Vegan workwear and the law: what employers must know

02/10/2025Aileen Out Leave a Comment

Members of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) can now request vegan equipment. Boots, belts, and berets are being replaced with eco-friendly alternatives free from leather or wool. The debate about vegan workwear has been gaining momentum in … read article

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Workwear and personal protective equipment of a glazier

11/03/2025Aileen Out Leave a Comment

Glazier personal protective equipment is more complex than many people think. Today, a professional glazier needs much more than just gloves. Did you know that a glazier often needs different protective equipment for each task? And that they … read article

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The international history of the firefighter’s helmet

06/01/2025Aileen Out Leave a Comment

The helmet is now a standard part of the firefighter’s gear. But who came up with this idea, and what did people wear in the past? And which countries were ahead of their time? In this article, I … read article

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Is embarrassment a valid reason to refuse to wear a uniform?

04/09/2024Aileen Out 1 Comment

Can you refuse to wear a work uniform? Many employees struggle with this question, especially when they don’t feel comfortable in what they have to wear. But what does the law actually say?

Lees de Nederlandse versie van … read article

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Employer refuses to provide PPE in the correct size

23/08/2024Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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When you need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your job, it is your employer’s responsibility to provide it. But what if that helmet, gloves, or safety shoes don’t fit properly, and … read article

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5 powerful podcasts of women who started a successful workwear businesses

28/12/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

Podcasts are very hip right now. They are suddenly popping up like mushrooms, and I have recently started listening to them. I especially enjoy stories from inspiring people. In my search for podcasts about workwear, I … read article

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My name is Aileen Out and I am an independent writer covering workwear, uniforms and PPE.

Since 2014, I have been reporting on international developments in the industry, from airline uniforms and corporate fashion to protective clothing and workplace dress codes.

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