Safety News & Insights
Product updates, workplace safety tips, compliance news and practical advice from our HSE and product specialists.
Buying GuideThe Complete PPE Buyer's Guide for Kenyan Workplaces (2026)
How to buy certified PPE in Kenya in 2026 — standards, certification checks, sizing, bulk pricing and where counterfeit gear hides. Everything a procurement officer or safety manager needs before placing an order.
Fire SafetyFire Extinguisher Types in Kenya: ABC, CO2, Foam and When to Use Each
ABC dry powder, CO2, foam and water extinguishers do very different jobs. This guide explains the fire classes, the right extinguisher for every Kenyan workplace and the maintenance rules that keep you compliant.
Medical SafetyNitrile vs Latex vs Vinyl Gloves: The Definitive Comparison for Kenyan Buyers
Chemical resistance, allergen profiles, cost and durability — we compare nitrile, latex and vinyl gloves line by line so Kenyan clinics, factories and food businesses choose the right glove for every task.
Safety ManagementHow to Conduct a Workplace Hazard Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, repeatable method for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards in Kenyan workplaces — with the hierarchy of controls, documentation templates and how to turn findings into a PPE plan.
Construction SafetyFall Protection at Height: Harnesses, Lanyards and Anchor Points Explained
Falls are the leading cause of death on Kenyan construction sites. Here is what full-body harnesses, lanyards, anchor points and rescue plans actually require — with inspection and selection guidance.
RegulationsOSHA Act 2007 Kenya: The Employer's Compliance Checklist
A plain-English walkthrough of Kenya's Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 — duties of employers, safety committees, reporting obligations, penalties and how to prove compliance to DOSHS inspectors.
Buying GuideHow to Choose a Safety Helmet in Kenya: Standards, Classes and Fit
EN 397 vs ANSI Type I and II, shell materials, suspension systems, expiry rules and the inspection points that DOSHS and site inspectors check on helmets.
Emergency ResponseWorkplace First Aid Kits in Kenya: Legal Requirements and Contents
What the Kenyan workplace first aid regulations require, the contents list to stock, how many kits your premises needs and why refills are a compliance issue, not a convenience.
Safety StandardsHow to Spot Counterfeit PPE in Kenya (and Why It Matters)
Counterfeit helmets, gloves and respirators kill. Learn the tell-tale signs of fake PPE, the certification documents to demand and how to buy only from authorised channels in Kenya.
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PPERespiratory Protection in Kenya: Masks, Respirators and Fit Testing
From 3-ply face masks to half-mask respirators with chemical cartridges — the hierarchy of respiratory protection, filter classes, fit testing and when each level is actually required in Kenyan workplaces.