Amusement parks have been on the rise in Kenya, however, while some are up to standards with safety measures some are wanting to say the least. Due to unplanned development and land grabbing, children have been robbed off playing grounds leaving parents with amusement parks as an alternative. Safety should be prioritised by government agencies, […]

-In Kenya’s fast-growing construction industry, the perception that falling tools, debris, or materials are simply “part of the job” is no longer acceptable. Company directors and CEOs carry a duty of care and are ultimately accountable for any commission or omission that place workers and the public at risk. A breach of this duty of

According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid and the outcome can be death, morbidity, and no morbidity. The risk of drowning is always with us whether at home, at work, traveling, or vacationing. According to WHO drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional

Hazardous substances may take various forms including solids, liquids, gases, vapor, fumes, and mists. Entry into the body may result from various routes including inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection. It is therefore very important to identify the routes of entry and put measures towards eliminating the hazard or reducing the risk to avert future consequences

From our homes to institutions and to public places fire safety cannot be ignored. How well prepared are we as individuals and institutions? Fire tragedies have over the years led to the loss of lives, disruption of livelihoods, loss of biological diversity, air pollution, and loss of assets. But can the fires be prevented from

Falls through balconies and staircases have been reported over the years with some resulting in injuries, disabilities, and fatalities. While adult falls are largely attributed to suicide, intoxication, and murder, the fall of children has been attributed to unsafe designs and inadequate supervision from caregivers.   The rise in population especially in the urban areas

The number of deaths resulting from sewerage utilities is on the rise. With the surge in residential buildings, the owners opt for a septic tank constructed within their premises rather than having it drained into the county sewerage system. Construction of onsite septic tanks requires the owner to engage exhauster services for emptying when filled