Safety Risk

Wearing jewellery prohibited for safety

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

Machinery/Food prep bans jewellery for reason.

For Employees

If it's religious, ask to "tape it over" or wear it underneath, provided it's safe.

For Employers

If a ring could get caught in a machine and debark a finger, banning it is lawful safety management.

Key Considerations

Taping rings.
Wearing on chain.

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