Common use of Eyesight Tests Clause in Contracts

Eyesight Tests. H.1.4.1 Employees shall be entitled to an eyesight test at the Employer’s expense immediately upon being assigned to: (i) VDU duties for at least 50 per cent of his/her normal working time; or (ii) maintenance duties covering a range of activities such as repair work, servicing, replacing, inspecting and testing, that require Employees on occasions to be able to see in light-restricted environments, identify colours, work in restricted areas and sometimes work with minute products such as electrical wiring. Further eyesight tests shall be available at not less than two-yearly intervals upon application to the Employer. H.1.4.2 If the eye test above discloses that corrective lenses are required for the normal viewing distance of a VDU or maintenance work related activities, or that an eyesight problem has been created or worsened by VDU or maintenance work related activities, then the cost of corrective lenses will be met by the Employer provided the Employee has at least 12 months’ service with the University. H.1.4.3 The Employer will only meet cost incurred at its preferred supplier, unless agreed otherwise by special arrangement in advance of the costs being incurred. In all cases the cost of corrective lenses met by the Employer shall not exceed $500. Any further cost not associated with this clause H.1.4, such as eye health checks or sun protection lenses, will be met by the Employee.