January 29, 2026 2 min read

Safety Alert 133 | Apprentice Uniform & PPE Policy (Updated January 2026)

Electrical Group Training (EGT) is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and compliant working environment for all apprentices. This Safety Alert serves as a reminder of our Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, including when attending CET and TAFE, and highlights recent updates to the policy.

All apprentices are required to always comply with the minimum Uniform and PPE Policy requirements while:

At work
Attending CET
Attending TAFE

The minimum uniform & PPE requirements outline that apprentices must wear:

Long-sleeve hi-vis shirt (over 90% cotton, sleeves rolled down and buttoned)
Long navy trousers (over 90% cotton – shorts are not permitted)
Steel-capped protective footwear
Gloves (unless a risk assessment determines otherwise)
Glove clip attached to belt
Safety glasses worn or kept close at hand at all times

Failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, including suspension from work, CET, or TAFE.

Uniform Shop – Important Reminder

All uniform collection and re-issue is by appointment only and online booking is mandatory. Please ensure you book ahead, appointments can be booked using the following link:

https://calendly.com/sheree-armourms/15

Policy Updates – Effective January 2026

Prescription Safety Glasses

If you require prescription lenses for work, you are now eligible to purchase one pair of single-vision prescription safety glasses every alternate year (every 2 years). All purchase of single vision prescription safety glasses from an optometrist. Any additional features or upgrades (such as multifocal lenses or tinting) are at the apprentice’s expense. The main reimbursement details include:

Keep your receipt and follow the normal reimbursement process.
Where conditions are met, apprentices may claim reimbursement of up to $300 every alternate year (all inclusive).
If the cost is less than $300, only the actual amount paid will be reimbursed.