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Responsibilities of Employees on their safety at work

WEBAccording to The Occupational Safety and Health Act, No. 15 of 2007 and revised in 2010, the duties of an employee in safe guarding their own safety include: …

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Reporting of Incidents at the Workplace

WEBReporting of accidents at work places is a legal requirement. The report tells the enforcing authorities for occupational health and safety and local authorities about …

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A Guide to Occupational Safety and Health Risk Assessment

WEBThe obligation to assess risks is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and it applies to all employers regardless of sector or the number of employees. Identifying …

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Health & Safety

WEBNew Albany company partners with OSHA and Ohio BWC. HSE Editor Oct 31, 2023 0 402. October 27, 2023 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999 New Albany …

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Reporting of Occupational Accidents in Kenya

WEBAccording to OSHA 2007 below are the steps to be taken in reporting of Occupational Accidents: An employer or self-employed person shall notify the area …

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Working at Height

WEBCurrently, Kenya does not have specific regulations governing working at height. Article 77 (7) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 2007 however …

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Essentials for your First-Aid Kit

WEBThe draft Kenya Occupational Safety and Health (First Aid at Work) Rules, 2021 propose that every workplace should have as a minimum the following items in the …

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Kenya to review First Aid Rules

WEBLaw and Regulations Nov 30, 2020 0 4447 Add to Reading List. Kenya's Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is in the process of revising the First Aid Rules …

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OSH Audits and enhancing Compliance in Workplace Safety

WEBThe Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 2007 requires every occupier of a workplace to cause a thorough safety and health audit of his workplace to be …

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DOSHS Introduces Unique Identifier for Workplace Registration

WEBThe Directorate of safety and Health Services (DOSHS) is in the process of upgrading its database. In statement signed by the acting Director, Samuel Thuita, …

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Process of Conducting OSH Audit in Kenya.

WEBThe approved safety adviser is then required to notify the County Occupational Safety and health Office in writing 14 days before conducting an audit, …

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Common Health Risks in Mining Industry

WEBThe following are some of the common health risks to watch out for in the mining industry. Coal dust. Dust inhalation or coal dust is one of the most common …

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Influence of ILO Convention on OSH Law in Kenya

WEBThe purpose of International Labour Organization Convention No. 155: Occupational Safety and Health, 1981 is to ensure ratifying states formulate, implement …

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Ethiopia: Decent Working Conditions for Women

WEBAccording to the study women work long hours without having sufficient leave and relatively with lower wages. The absence of a policy on health and safety at …

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Careers: Minimum Qualifications for Kenya OSH Practitioners

WEBOccupational Safety and Health Adviser. For someone to qualify for approval as an OSH adviser, he or she must have the following qualifications: A degree in …

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Enhance the Safety of Workers in Irrigation Projects

WEBOut of a total of 335,000 fatal workplace accidents worldwide, there are some 170,000 deaths among agricultural workers. According to the National Profile on …

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