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In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Rosie Russell, President of IIRSM, challenges the outdated view of neurodivergent people as disadvantaged or unemployable, and explores how organizations can recognize, support, and benefit from neurodivergent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

In this episode, we sit down with Oscar Obonyo (mEIK, mIAIA, mISSP) to unpack HACO Industries’ bold Chasing Zero initiative — a practical commitment to circularity that drives zero waste, zero harm, and net zero emissions across their operations.We explore how HACO Industries is closing the loop on waste, embedding safety at every level, and aligning business growth with real climate action — while setting an example for other companies ready to embrace circularity as a core business strategy.

In this episode of EHS Unplugged Podcast, we sit down with HACO’s Sustainability and Environment Manager to unpack their bold Chasing Zero Initiative — driving zero waste, zero harm, and net zero emissions in manufacturing.

Discover how HACO is reimagining sustainable manufacturing and championing the circular economy in Kenya and beyond.

#sustainability #netzero #circulareconomy #EHSUnpluggedPodcast

OSH isn’t a form—it’s a form of leadership.In a world of burnout, noise, and distraction, clarity and care from leaders are what make businesses sustainable.Your SOUND model brings structure to this:◾Managers who show up◾Conversations that matter◾Systems that follow through“The most advanced safety strategy in the world is still just people, looking out for people.”#ehsunpluggedpodcast #podcast #leadership #health #safety #mentalhealth #wellbeing

In Kenya, while there’s no standalone legislation for work at height, Article 77(7) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 mandates safety measures where falls of over three meters are possible. But is this enough? In this episode with Victor Omondi Okello, we explore how companies can bridge this gap through best practices, structured training, and proactive safety measures. Tune in as we discuss the future of work at height safety!#workatheight #safety #health #psychologicalsafety

In this episode, Rosie Russell takes a compassionate and proactive look at #suicide causation and prevention. Rather than focusing solely on the #crisis, we explore the underlying factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors, shedding light on ways individuals, families, and communities can foster resilience and support.