We talk a lot about protecting children. But what does that actually mean in practice?

In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Vivianne Boaz sits down with Winnie Makokha, an OSH practitioner specialising in Child Safeguarding and Protection in schools, for a conversation about what it really takes to create safer environments for children.

From the spaces children learn and play in, to their homes and communities, safeguarding is about much more than having policies on paper. It is about recognising risks, understanding our responsibilities and putting systems in place that protect children's safety, dignity and wellbeing.

Together, Vivianne and Winnie explore what child safeguarding means in the Kenyan context, why it matters, and the role each of us plays in creating environments where children are safe, respected and able to thrive.

Because safeguarding children isn't the responsibility of one person, one school or one institution.

When missiles began flying across the Middle East, thousands of East African workers were caught in the middle.Recorded at the height of the Israel-Iran conflict, this episode captures the real experiences of an OSH professional working in the region. Although the conflict has since de-escalated and many have returned to work, the lessons on safety, crisis preparedness, and protecting workers remain as relevant as ever.What does it take to keep people safe when the world around them changes overnight?

This is part 1.

Some workplace behaviours are so common that we stop questioning them. But common doesn't mean harmless.Is it bullying, harassment, tough management, or just "part of the job"?In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Alice Njambi, the founder of Conscious Works Consult joins us to unpack one of the most uncomfortable workplace conversations: bullying and harassment at work.We explore:• What workplace bullying actually looks like• Why many cases go unreported• The impact on mental health, morale, and productivity• The role of leadership in shaping workplace culture• What employers and employees can do when boundaries are crossedMany organizations invest heavily in physical safety while overlooking psychosocial risks that can be just as damaging.If you've ever questioned whether a workplace behaviour was acceptable—or if you're responsible for creating a healthy workplace—this episode is worth your time.Watch now and join the conversation.

In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Geminia Insurance takes us behind the scenes of WIBA insurance in Kenya. We explore how policies are assessed and underwritten, how claims are processed, common challenges employers encounter, and the role WIBA plays in protecting both workers and organizations.If you've ever wondered how workplace injury compensation works—or why WIBA is essential for business continuity—this episode is for you.

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.

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

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.

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.

This is a continuation of our conversation with Dr. Andrew Muruka. Watch and let us know your thoughts in the comments section. #podcast #healthandsafety #decentwork #ehsunpluggedpodcast

Too often, workplaces harm people, only to send them back into the same unsafe conditions. But it’s smarter—and more just—to design safe and healthy work environments from the start.The WIBA Act (2007) ensures protection after injury, but our real goal as OSH professionals is prevention. We work to reduce the need for WIBA by embedding safety and health into workplace culture.Decent work means more than fair wages—it means ensuring workers don’t risk their health to earn a living. WIBA supports recovery. OSH creates the conditions where recovery isn’t necessary.#workplaceinjury #mentalhealth #vision2030