Are turban-wearing Sikhs exempt from head protection at work Mar 19, 2017 23:37:46 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Admin on Mar 19, 2017 23:37:46 GMT Are turban-wearing Sikhs exempt from the need to wear head protection in the workplace? (hse.gov.uk)Yes. Sections 11 and 12 of the Employment Act 1989 as amended by Section 6 of the Deregulation Act 2015 exempts turban-wearing Sikhs from any legal requirement to wear head protection at a workplace.