This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies Find out more here
A Framework for Fire Safety in Informal Settlements
The framework aims to help NGOs and governments consider fire safety holistically and proposes a new way to think about fire risk...
Construction worker dies following wall collapse
One person died and two others were seriously injured when a wall bordering a building under construction collapsed in Kahawa Wendani,...
Security Guard Killed in Pub Fire
A middle aged man died on Sunday night after a fire engulfed a local pub at Cheburbur area in Eldoret.
ILO, the Netherlands to take joint action against...
The International Labour Organization and the Government of the Netherlands have announced plans to work together to help eliminate...
New Tool measures Effectiveness of Workplace Safety...
The Workplace Integrated Safety and Health Assessment measures policies, programs, and practices that promote worker safety, health,...
Stay Safe around Wood Dust
Wood has natural chemicals and may contain bacteria, molds or fungi. The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers wood...
Editorial: DOSHS on the Spot over Delayed Construction...
The building meant to house among others the OSH training Institute was started in 2009 and has so far been constructed by 3 different...
How South Africa's new Cannabis Ruling affects Employees...
Since the Cannabis judgment does not strictly locate private to an adult person's private dwelling, the implications for the workplace...
Intervention protocols crucial after serious incident:...
The study points out the importance of training workers on potential difficult incidents, so they know what could happen and what...
Private Office could affect your Health
The study found that workers in open bench seating arrangements were more physically active at the office than those in private offices...
Reporting of Incidents at the Workplace
An employer or self-employed person shall notify the area occupational safety and health officer of any accident.
Protection from Noise Induced hearing Loss
The higher the level of noise and the longer individuals are exposed to it, increases the risk they have of suffering harm from it.