Uniforms

[teamtree]

What is a good rule of thumb on employee dress policy?

Full Uniforms?

T-Shirts?

What about pants?

How important is this to your company?

I am trying to develop a good policy but need some suggestions?

I like a nice t-shirt (so i can carry spares easily) and lightweight carhartt pants.

 

[clearance]

What is a good rule of thumb on employee dress policy?

Full Uniforms?

T-Shirts?

What about pants?

How important is this to your company?

I am trying to develop a good policy but need some suggestions?

I like a nice t-shirt (so i can carry spares easily) and lightweight carhartt pants.

My suggestion is to just say what cannot be worn, like severely ripped clothes, t-shirts that may offend customers. Next thing you know one of your employees, or someone wearing your company shirt will be on tv or in the newspaper getting stuffed into a police car after some crime. Funny, funny, or maybe not.

 

[teamtree]

That is why I keep my logo small.....

I like the idea of saying certain things are not allowed...torn pants, baggy pants.

 

[teamtree]

Would employees like to see company pay for uniforms? allowance for jeans/pants?

What are other employers doing in the way of providing uniforms?

 

[ASD]

company suppled

t shirts - hat / hard hat - ppe -

employee suppled

clean tan pants
black boots

 

[ASD]

how important is this to your company? I am trying to develop a good policy but need some suggestions?


VERY show up ready to work in the proper clothing in proper condition or you won't be leaving the yard to go any where but home!!!

 

[teamtree]

I realize I should just make the company policy as I see best fits our company and get input from our employees.

Once the policy is communicated...then that is just how it is.

 

[treeguy347]

We have t-shirts screened with the company logo and hard hats w/muffs with a company sticker on them (neatly on the front). I also require single color long pants w/o holes and safety/steel toe boots. I provide all PPE, the shirts and 50% of the cost of boots (up to $100). We made the shirts medium heather gray because it hides dirt the best and isn't too dark for attacting the heat of the sun.

 

[buff]

The forman and lead man should wear some type of unform button up shirt with a logo and matching pants. Looking the part puts you in a better position of authority when bidding and conducting business. The help should wear good pants and at least a T shirt with a logo. The help should pay for their own clothes. Everyone else on every other kind of job pays for the clothes they wear to work. Same goes for shoes. If they did not work for you they would still have to have clothes and shoes to wear.

 

[TimberMcPherson]

Chainsaw pants work well at identifying arborists and are an excellent base for a "uniform". Helps seperate arborists from the lawn mowers and hacks.

 

[John464]

where is everyone buying their silk screen T shirts at? my local guy is charging me $10.25 per shirt in quanities of 24 for a front and back logo, double color. Is that a good price?

 

[ASD]

we were getting them from NEbS.COM but thay stopped doing lime green

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=34926

 

[PTS]

This is a big issue for us. I am a firm believer in appearance and professionalism. If you look professional you will be perceived as professional. Dirty and ripped clothing doesn't fall in that category. I supply T-shirts for our staff and if they want more they can by them. We all look like a team if for no other reason because we are dressed alike. I don't allow other shirts not cut off sleeves, and no shorts. If they wear shorts they tip toe around through the brush where as if they have pants they dig right in and don't worry about there legs. We have had nothing but compliments on our professionalism and that is a pat on my back but rather a proof that the investment on shirts is worth the time.

 

[PTS]

We have t-shirts screened with the company logo and hard hats w/muffs with a company sticker on them (neatly on the front). I also require single color long pants w/o holes and safety/steel toe boots. I provide all PPE, the shirts and 50% of the cost of boots (up to $100). We made the shirts medium heather gray because it hides dirt the best and isn't too dark for attacting the heat of the sun.

we do basically the exact same thing

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

In many states, what you REQUIRE you must supply, other than ordinary clothing. For example, basics like shoes. IOW, if you require a UNIFORM, then you must supply that uniform. Simply requiring tan pants does not trigger that regulation, since tan pants are ordinary clothing. So, if you require a company T-shirt, you MUST supply it - you can't make them BUY it. That doesn't mean you can't make them buy EXTRAS, if you have supplied a reasonable amount, AND provided replacement for normal wear and tear.

It's a good idea to check your local labor laws before you finalize your policy.

 

[Freakingstang]

The forman and lead man should wear some type of unform button up shirt with a logo and matching pants. Looking the part puts you in a better position of authority when bidding and conducting business. The help should wear good pants and at least a T shirt with a logo. The help should pay for their own clothes. Everyone else on every other kind of job pays for the clothes they wear to work. Same goes for shoes. If they did not work for you they would still have to have clothes and shoes to wear.

I already have clothes and shoes, why should i have to pay for your shirts and shoes?

If the employee didn't work for you, they would be fine in their Tee shirt and tenny shoes.

The company should supply shirts, if required as per dress code. Steel toed boots are also an exspensive investment. Most half assed companies reimburse the employee at the minimum of 50 bucks or 50%. i have had more than one job in numberous fields, so don't think i don't know what i am talking about.

My current job supplies 2 weeks worth of uniform shirts and pants, as well as 100 dollars towards boots.

You guys and your walmart safety shoes must like you feet feeling uncomfortable all day long on unsteady terrain.

-Steve

For the rest, a nice Tee shirt in medium grey color works good for year round work without being to hot in the summer sun. Lightwieght Carhartt pants in tan or grey work well too. That is what I wore in the short time I worked as a groundie.

 

[buff]

Every person must have clothes to wear from day to day...working or not. Just because an employer wants his employees to look like they are coming to work and not going to spend a day at the beach, he should not be required to clothe them and purchase the footwear necessary to earn their wages. Nor should he purchase their lunch or loan them money to buy cigaretts and a six pack on the way home. An employee should show up for work in the clothes and shoes suitable to perform his duties. For example, a church does not purchase suits for its minister although they will expect him to show up on Sunday dressed in one. A nurse does not get uniforms furnished and teachers are not provided their work clothes. They all understand the requirements of their employment and dress accordingly. No one should expect his employer to dress him after he arrives at work.

 

[dc59222]

It seems reasonable for the company to provide tee shirts, hard hats, eye and ear protection, and chainsaw leggings( if required). Anything else may be a little excessive. Maybe the company should partially reimburse the employee for steel toe boots or gloves if the company requires them. I mean if my company told me to go buy boots and gloves of my choice and i would be fully reimbursed then price would not be an issue. Why should my company be required to buy me $500 boots and $35 gloves when less expensive items would suffice. I agree that the company should not place the total burden of buying clothing and equipment on the employee, but at the same time if the company accepts all the costs then there is no check on employee spending on such items. Theoretically that could really hurt the company.

 

[buff]

An employer must insist that his employees wear steel toed shoes because many employees do not place value on their toes...same for eyes and fingers. A person who practices a craft should own the necessities required to perform that craft. That includes proper shoes and adequate clothing. A welder on a construction job is expected to own a hood, gloves, boots and welding jacket along with proper clothing to perform his work. He does not show up in flip-flops, cutoffs and a sleeveless shirt with the expectation that his employer will clothe and shoe him. If a person does not own the necessities of his craft, what does he own in their place that is more important?

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Ah yes uniforms .. the company I work for has a local uniform service we get 10 pair of green pants , 10 Green long sleeve button up shirts with our names and the company name embroidered on them , 2 Jackets Also embroidered with name and company name zip up insulated , and 2 pair of Coveralls also embroidered..and best of all we just bring them to our shop on friday drop them off and they come pick em up clean them and bring them back the following week..so needless to say the wife is happy alot less laundry for her to do and Im happy alot less money in clothes to spend.. Works out awesome

My view on steel toe boots ..well for one they dont stop or slow down a chainsaw..trust me learned the hard way a few years back by cutting through the steel toe and severing my big toe on left foot just bout clear off.. The same goes with heavy objects if it's got enough weight to it it will just crush or sever your toes..but nonetheless employers require steel toe boots..as a matter of fact just got my order from Hoffman boots for 2 new pair one 12" tall caulk steel toe leather logging boot and one 12" tall steel toe vibram logging boot..gotta say very happy with them but costly..

Later Rob