Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is about protecting workers from accidents, injuries, and diseases at the workplace.
Main Aim of OSH
To keep workers safe and healthy
To prevent accidents and work-related illnesses
What OSH Includes
Safety – preventing accidents (falls, cuts, fires)
Health – preventing diseases caused by work
Welfare – providing clean water, toilets, and first aid
Examples of OSH Measures
Wearing protective clothing (helmets, boots, gloves)
Using safe tools and machines
Keeping the workplace clean
Fire safety equipment
Safety signs and training
Importance of OSH
Protects lives
Reduces accidents and injuries
Improves work performance
Helps follow the law
OSH in Kenya
Guided by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2007)
Employers must provide a safe working environment
Conclusion
OSH helps ensure that people work in a safe, healthy, and secure environment.