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Jackie G
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I think you have to ensure you get a grey coat (I presume this is some kind of coverall) before you ever do anything like this again or refuse to do it until you have a chance to go home and change into old clothes.
As for your boss, time to go past him and deal with the nurse or HR or some kind of H&S person on site. If they won't listen, talk to the HSE for advice and see what they can do. There are laws and it sounds like they might possibly be breaking them, or close to it. While it's hard to be a whistleblower, if you're not planning to stay in the long term, sort it for the time you are there. (Workplace, Health, Safety and Welfare) Regs is what I think I'm thinking of - where employers have to provide a safe working environment. There is also something about - I can't remember the names - Provision and Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) where employers have to provide the correct equipment (this includes protective stuff) for employees.
From what you've said there are breaches there and you would have a case.
If you ended up with a permanent stiff neck as a result of sitting in a draught, then there are other things there.
In fact, stuff the nurse and H&S folk, go and get some legal advice!
Jackie, Peer Moderator
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