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Assessment of benefits and risks of outsourcing environmental, health and safety management services by organizations in Nairobi, Kenya

Thiane, James (IEET- OSHA, JKUAT, 216-07-26)

The research assessed the benefits and risks of outsourcing Environmental, Health and Safety management services in selected organizations in Nairobi. The research used descriptive research design. Sampling technique was ...
Safety and Health Assessment in Kenyan Petrol Stations: Case Study of Thika-Nairobi Highway Stations

Mutua, James; Fedha, Irene Munyerere (JKUAT, 2012)

In modern workstations, safety has been given priority to safeguard the well being of employees and structures therein. The recent outburst of flames in petrol depots has raised a lot of concern to all stake holders. Petrol ...
Factors that contribute to workplace health and safety in institutions of higher learning : a case study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Ing'aa, David Njoroge (2012-10-31)

This study dealt with the factors that contribute to workplace health and safety in the institutions of higher learning. The study mainly focused on Health and Safety Policy and planning, safety awareness and attitude, ...
Occupational safety and health status of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology: A case study of Engineering Workshops

Onyango, Daniel Omondi (2013-02-25)

Indicators of safety and health at work provide the framework for assessing extents to which workers are protected from work-related hazards and risks. These include indicators of outcome, capacity, capability, and activities. ...
Impact of Safety and Health Audits on the working conditions in Nairobi Metropolis

Mbatha, Stanley Mwangi (2013-02-25)

Safety and health auditing is a structured process of collecting independent information on the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of the safety and health management system of an organization and drawing up plans ...
The Status and Performance of Workplace Health and Safety Information System in Nairobi Province, Kenya

Kyongo, Justin Jeremy Wambua (2013-02-25)

Workplace is a significant contributor to disease, injury and fatalities. This study investigated the status and performance of workplace health and safety information system in Nairobi Province, Kenya. The study was ...
Impact of integrating road safety measures in trucking industry: A case study of Nairobi multiple hauling companies

Makau, Isaac Kasilu (2013-05-15)

Truck accidents and other forms of accidents involving trucks are an unfortunate cost of doing transport business. There is very little research on what messages and mechanisms will most effectively change attitudes to ...
An Evaluation of Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Awareness In Steel Rolling Mills in Nairobi Metropolis

Waweru, John Muthoga (2013-05-15)

The aim of the research was to evaluate the safety and Health awareness in the steel rolling mill industry in the Nairobi Metropolis City. Stratification and random sampling procedure was used to select workers from steel ...
Assessment of Challenges Encountered by Small Scale Cut-Flower Sector in Central Kenya in Complying with Environmental Standards

Kinyanjui, Jennifer Wangari (2013-05-21)

The purpose of this research was to assess the challenges faced by small scale cut-flower growers in Central Kenya in complying with environmental requirements of the international markets and propose potential interventions. ...
Development of a Sustainable Solid Waste Management System for Kikuyu Municipality, Kiambu County, Kenya

Mugo, Kenneth Kamumbu (2013-05-21)

Provision of sustainable waste management services is essential for the well being and development of most cities in the developing world. Improper waste management has led to substantial negative environmental, health and ...
Evaluation of the impacts of soil and water conservation practices on ecosystem services in Sasumua watershed, Kenya, using SWAT model

Mwangi, Hosea Munge (2013-05-21)

Degradation of agricultural watersheds reduces the capacity of agro-ecosystems to produce Ecosystem Services such as improving water quality and flood mitigation. Conservation of degraded watersheds can abate water pollution ...
Source Waste Reduction: A Case Study on Waste Minimization at Beverage Services Kenya Limited (BSK)

Kinuthia, Richard Karori (2013-05-21)

The extraordinary growth of waste globally is an indicator that creating waste, rather than reducing it is more popular. The amount of money spent in disposing of the waste generated, dwarfs the amount spent to reduce it. ...
Nairobi Household Solid Waste Management Practices: Need for Re-Strategizing

Mulatya, Diana Mutuku (2013-05-21)

Evidence from research data considers the total waste generated in the city of Nairobi to be approximately 3,000 tons/day. The rate of solid waste generation is far greater than the capacity of the City authorities to ...
Evaluation of Technical and Economic Performance of Smallholder Pumped Irrigation Systems

Kang’au, Stanley Njenga (2013-05-21)

Pump fed irrigated agriculture has been on the increase particularly in the arid and semi arid regions of Kenya. Smallholder farmers practicing irrigated agriculture apply water to supplement the scarce and unreliable ...
Nairobi Household Solid Waste Management Practices: Need for Re-Strategizing

Mulatya, Diana Mutuku (2014-02-11)

Evidence from research data considers the total waste generated in the city of Nairobi to be approximately 3,000 tons/day. The rate of solid waste generation is far greater than the capacity of the City authorities to ...
Investigating Institutional, Policy and Project Financing Barriers Impeding Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Implementation in Kenya

Mutevu, Michael Mutie (2014-02-19)

The Clean development mechanism (CDM) is a new tool for promoting sustainable development in developing countries. It was established by the Kyoto Protocol under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ...
Evaluation of Noise Pollution Levels in Manufacturing Sectors in Thika District-Kenya

Mithanga, James Njeri (2014-02-25)

xvi ABSTRACT Noise is considered as any unwanted sound that may adversely affect the health and wellbeing of individuals or populations exposed. This study assessed the magnitude of occupational noise exposures to ...
Impact of Prosecution on Compliance to Requirements of Safety and Health in Workplaces in Kenya

Nyakego, Justus Bosire (2014-02-25)

Despite the presence of safety and health legislation, places of work in Kenya continue to have poor safety and health conditions and consequently there is continued accident occurrence. In 2007, the Occupational Safety ...
Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst Nurses: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital

Mugga, Juliet Akello (2014-02-25)

the MSDs according to frequently incurred MSDs. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was performed to analyze MSDs among nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). A self-administered questionnaire was used to ...
Evaluation of fire safety status of selected public and private universities in Kenya with reference to fire risk reduction rules, 2007

Makachia, Gilbert Luhombo (2014-02-25)

Fire-related incidents often result in property destruction, injuries and sometimes fatalities. One way to prevent fire incidents and also minimize loses in the event of an outbreak is by institutions complying with current ...

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