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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OSH) COMMITTEE

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About Course

This course is designed to equip Safety and Health Committee members with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to effectively execute their roles in workplace safety. It fulfills the legal requirement for OHS committee members as stipulated under Kenya’s Safety and Health Committee Rules, 2004 (Legal Notice No. 31).

This interactive training course introduces participants to the core principles of occupational health and safety (OHS), the legal framework under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 2007, and practical tools for implementing effective workplace safety measures. The course emphasizes legal compliance, risk prevention, and building a proactive safety culture through the active involvement of health and safety committees.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the legal requirements for establishing and operating Health & Safety Committees in Kenya
  • Explain core OHS concepts including hazards, risks, accidents, and health surveillance
  • Apply the roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and committee members under OSHA 2007
  • Conduct basic hazard identification and workplace inspections
  • Facilitate effective committee meetings, accident investigations, and root cause analysis
  • Promote safety culture and employee engagement through awareness campaigns and training
  • Ensure proper documentation of incidents, inspections, meetings, and safety audits

Course Content

Certification

  • Upon completion of the course, MIOG-NP will issue a certificate of participation.