Tag : OSHA
Construction Safety - Role of Site Safety Inspections
Construction site safety inspections are the most effective means of identifying hazardous conditions at the worksite.
Firefighter Dead in Road Accident
The firefighters were responding to a fire emergency in Mweiga when the driver lost control of the vehicle leading to the crash at...
Kenya to review First Aid Rules
The rules form part of the subsidiary legislation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 and are applicable to all workplaces...
Proposed Bill to change regulatory framework for OSH
The bill also proposes the establishment of the Occupational Injury compensation Fund to address the compensation of occupational...
CAN OSHA COMPLIANCE IN WORKPLACES HELP IN AN EVENT OF TERRORISM?
OSHA compliance to safety guidelines at workplaces could in a little way help safeguard workers and guests in the event of a terrorist...
Kitui Car Wash Worker electrocuted to death
The worker is said to have made a faulty electric connection which led to a short-circuit of the car wash machine leading to the electrocution.
Reporting of Incidents at the Workplace
An employer or self-employed person shall notify the area occupational safety and health officer of any accident.
Reporting of Occupational Accidents in Kenya
An employer or self-employed person shall notify the area occupational safety and health officer of any accident.
Workers understanding their rights on work related injuries...
Many workers do not know their rights on injuries sustained at work or employment related diseases
Responsibilities of Employees on their safety at work
It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their employees are safe at their work places
Influence of ILO Convention on OSH Law in Kenya
Kenya is yet to ratify Convention 155 and its 2002 Protocol. The Convention has been prioritized for ratification, and is awaiting...
Careers: Minimum Qualifications for Kenya OSH Practitioners
For someone to qualify for approval as an OSH adviser, he or she must have the following qualifications: