Kenyan construction sites — from Nairobi high-rises to county road projects — are inspected against the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2007) and NCA site-registration rules. The baseline expectation is simple: no worker on an active site without a helmet, safety boots and a hi-vis vest.
Task-specific gear follows the risk assessment. Work above 2 metres needs harnesses and lanyards to EN 361/EN 355. Grinding, cutting and dusty work needs eye protection to EN 166 and FFP2 respiratory protection. Concrete and steel fixing crews need chemical-resistant or rigger gloves respectively.
Procurement tip: standardise one helmet colour per contractor, keep a visitor stock of glasses and vests at the gate, and log issue per worker so replacements are traceable. SafetyPro Africa supplies full site PPE lists on LPO terms for registered contractors.
