Effective January 1, 2006, the following changes were made to the NJC Personal Protective Equipment Directive.  This Directive applies to all NRC employees.  NRC seems to still be in the process of determining exactly how this change will be implemented.  They will, however, be establishing a price range appropriate to the type of footwear required.  Until such time as the price range is established, members who are required to purchase protective footwear are entitled to be reimbursed for the full cost.  Members should use common sense in determining the value of the footwear they purchase. If questions or disputes arise, contact the RCEA office.

Protective Footware Allowance

The approved change, which will be found at Part XII of the new directive, has been approved for implementation no later than January 1, 2006. The Personal Protective Equipment Directive currently provides a rate for reimbursement for protective footwear. This rate will no longer be provided.

The following wording will be found in the new directive:

12.10 Protective Footwear

12.10.1 Protective footwear shall be provided, free of charge.

12.11 Purchasing Protective Footwear

12.11.1 Should the Department decide not to issue protective footwear directly, it may provide protective footwear that meets the appropriate standard by having employees purchase the protective footwear and receive reimbursement for the full costs of the purchase, upon presentation of proof of purchase.

12.11.2 If the Department wishes to have employees purchase protective footwear and be reimbursed, the Department shall establish, in consultation with either the Workplace Committee, Safety and Health Representative or the Policy Committee (as defined in Canada Labour Code), a price range appropriate to the type of protective footwear required.