In some cases, not and worried employers are concerned that some of their employees are driving for work with dangerously poor eyesight.
This is despite the fact that 84% of employers say it as ‘very important’ that employees for work have their eyes tested regularly.
Why should an employer be liable for their employee’s incompetence at not being able to make an appointment with the optician
However, 60% said they do not have a policy to test the eyesight of employees who drive for work. Of those who do have a policy, only 13% do so on an annual basis while only 16% do so every other year. In addition, 15% will only check employees’ eyesight when requested.
Most employers feel it should be employees’ responsibility to ensure their eyesight is sufficient for driving. I would agree with this.
Why should an employer be liable for their employee’s incompetence at not being able to make an appointment with the optician?
It is pretty obvious when eyesight starts to deteriorate. Simply things like not being able to read the ‘no-entry’ sign before it is too late, spring to mind.
The research shows nearly all employers - 90% - believe legislation should be in place to ensure employees who drive during the course of their work have their eyes tested regularly.
Why legislation? If someone drives as part of his or her work, then surely they would have the sense to have regular eyesight checks do you not think?
Or am I being blinded by driver’s ignorance
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