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Many employees are exposed to harmful noise levels on a daily basis. As an employee, you do not want to suffer permanent hearing damage as a result of your work and, of course, as an organization you do not want your employees to be put at unnecessary risk. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, you are even obliged to offer professional hearing protection (such as otoplastics) to employees who are exposed to harmful noise levels. But what about the right to otoplastics and reimbursement?
In the context of noise exposure and prevention of hearing damage, from an exposure level of 80 dB(A) hearing protection must be made available to employees. Starting at these noise levels, both employees and employers are required to wear and make available hearing protection. The employer must ensure that this protection is actually worn. Must an employer reimburse otoplastics? The answer is yes, otoplastics must be reimbursed by an employer.
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The Occupational Health and Safety Act (Arbowet) does not specifically state anything about a maximum allowance for otoplastics. However, it is important to note that employers are required to provide a safe working environment and to provide the necessary protective equipment, such as otoplastics, if necessary to prevent hearing damage. Here is a relevant quote from Article 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act:
"The employer shall ensure the safety and health of the employees on all aspects related to work and to this end shall implement a policy aimed at ensuring the best possible working conditions."
Regarding the fees and costs for otoplastics, these are often included in the agreements and contracts between companies and suppliers such as Seeh. Our price list specifies the cost of otoplastics, but does not mention a maximum reimbursement from the law. Specific agreements can be made on this per company. For more detailed information on the cost of otoplastics, please refer to the price lists.
Download the complete price listIf you are a business customer of Seeh, we can take care of your company from A to Z when fitting otoplastics. For groups of 5 people or more, we can even come to your location. In addition, your employees can visit one of the more than 400 Hans Anders stores throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Our optometrists, who specialize in otoplastics, provide extensive information and guide the entire process. Protect your team's hearing professionally and efficiently.
Download the free brochureSeeh is the business partner for safety glasses, monitor glasses, sunglasses and otoplastics with over 20 years of experience. We provide companies with appropriate eye and ear protection in cooperation with Hans Anders, offering free advice and a simple ordering process. With the highest customer satisfaction and rating in the business market, we are the reliable choice for your business.
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