Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Occupational Health Services in Kenya
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Title
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Occupational Health Services in Kenya
Occupational Health Services in Kenya
Subject
Occupational Health Services ,Kenya
Description
Introduction: Kenya is a country in East Africa with a population of 53.7 million. In 2020, around 17.4 million people were in employment with about 83% being in informal sector. This labor force excludes small-scale farming and pastoralist activities. Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) under Ministry of Labour is in charge of Occupational Health Services (OHS). This paper reviewed the current status in management of OHS in Kenya.
Materials and Methods: Secondary data and information from key
persons was utilized. Information was obtained from publications and documents from local, national and international organizations involved in OSH. National policies, legislations, policy guidelines and other government publications were reviewed.
Results: DOSHS carry out workplace inspections to ensure compliance of health and safety laws. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide occupational safety and health services. These services include: formation and training of health and safety committees in the workplace, risk assessment, medical examinations, first aid services, healthcare for occupational injuries. There are 119 safety and health advisors, 77 training institutions, 61 medical doctors approved by DOSHS to aid in provisions of OHS. Less than 10% of the working population have access to these services.
Conclusions: There is a functional system for provision of occupational safety and health services that is guided by national policies and legislations. A small proportion of working population access OHS and therefore need to look into avenues to increase availability and utilization.
Materials and Methods: Secondary data and information from key
persons was utilized. Information was obtained from publications and documents from local, national and international organizations involved in OSH. National policies, legislations, policy guidelines and other government publications were reviewed.
Results: DOSHS carry out workplace inspections to ensure compliance of health and safety laws. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide occupational safety and health services. These services include: formation and training of health and safety committees in the workplace, risk assessment, medical examinations, first aid services, healthcare for occupational injuries. There are 119 safety and health advisors, 77 training institutions, 61 medical doctors approved by DOSHS to aid in provisions of OHS. Less than 10% of the working population have access to these services.
Conclusions: There is a functional system for provision of occupational safety and health services that is guided by national policies and legislations. A small proportion of working population access OHS and therefore need to look into avenues to increase availability and utilization.
Creator
Kibor Kipkemoi Keitany
Publisher
Elsevier Korea LLC
Date
January 2022
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
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Citation
Kibor Kipkemoi Keitany, “Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Occupational Health Services in Kenya,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 22, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/2512.
Occupational Health Services in Kenya,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 22, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/2512.