Personal Protective Equipment requirements in Kenyan workplaces are governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 2007). But beyond legal compliance, the right PPE saves lives and reduces workplace incident costs significantly.
Construction and Industrial Sites
Minimum requirements include hard hats, safety boots with steel toes, high-visibility jackets, safety gloves, and eye protection. For sites with dust, respiratory protection is mandatory.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Medical PPE includes disposable gloves, surgical masks, gowns, and face shields. Post-2020, hand sanitizer stations are now standard infrastructure rather than optional.
Offices and Corporate Environments
While offices have lower PPE requirements, fire safety equipment, first aid kits, and basic hygiene supplies are required by law. Many corporate offices now also maintain a basic PPE store for facilities staff.
Aleswood's PPE Range
We stock over 22 PPE product lines from brands including Bata, Portwest, MSA Safety, Honeywell, and 3M. All products come with the relevant certificates and compliance documentation.