The Invisible Side of Workplace Safety we can't Afford to Ignore

The Invisible Side of Workplace Safety we can't Afford to Ignore

Psychosocial safety is quickly becoming one of the most important workplace conversations in Kenya.What is already in place? What is still being developed? And what should employers and workers be paying attention to?In this episode of the EHS Unplugged Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Mellany Murgor from the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services to discuss the invisible side of workplace safety many organizations are still learning how to address.From #psychosocial hazards and mental wellbeing to emerging workplace expectations, this is a conversation that affects every sector.

Chemical Safety at Work: Learning from a Chemical Burn Case

A study in Kenya found that 10% of adult burn admissions are caused by chemicals—a statistic that becomes even more concerning when you consider how commonly chemicals are used in our daily lives. From detergent-making shops and small cleaning businesses to the products stored under our kitchen sinks, chemical exposure isn’t rare or specialized—it’s everyday. In this episode, we share the story of a woman who survived a chemical explosion caused by mixing the wrong substances. Her experience isn’t shared for shock value. It’s shared to highlight a reality many people face: handling chemicals with little or no safety training, unaware of how quickly things can go wrong. #chemicalsafety #employeewellbeing

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Rosie Russell, President of IIRSM, challenges the outdated view of neurodivergent people as disadvantaged or unemployable, and explores how organizations can recognize, support, and benefit from neurodivergent strengths while building safer, more inclusive workplaces.

A Day in the Life of a Nairobi Hairdresser

In this episode, we spend a full day with Anne, a Nairobi hairdresser working in the informal sector — and what we uncovered highlights the realities behind employment security, work security, job security, and income security in this space. It also exposes the health and safety risks these key contributors to Kenya’s economy face every single day:• Years of awkward posture that slowly develop into musculoskeletal pain• Poor lighting and high temperatures• Long working hours with minimal breaks• Unreliable income that turns daily life into a financial gamble• Insecurity as hairdressers head home late into the nightIt’s a raw, honest look at the hidden pressures shaping the working lives of thousands of informal-sector workers — people who keep our communities running yet rarely feature in conversations about decent work.If you care about fairness, real stories, and the lived realities of Kenya’s informal workforce, this episode is for you.

Delivering Decent Work in Kenya: Uniting behind Vision 2030

This is a continuation of our conversation with Dr. Andrew Muruka. Watch and let us know your thoughts in the comments section. #podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #healthandsafety [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthandsafety] #decentwork [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/decentwork] #ehsunpluggedpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ehsunpluggedpodcast]