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Hi-vis hazard marking tape for cordoning, floor marking and vehicle conspicuity in Kenya
08 Aug
Safety & PPE

Hi-Vis Hazard Marking Tape: Cordoning, Floor Marking and Vehicle Conspicuity in Kenya

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
SHL stocks two distinct families of hi-vis tape for two distinct jobs: non-adhesive "zebra" caution tape for cordoning off an area at a...
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Safety signs in Kenya - danger, caution, prohibition and wet-floor warning signs
02 Aug
Safety & PPE

Safety Signs in Kenya: Danger, Caution, Prohibition and Wet-Floor Warning Signs

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
Kenyan law puts the duty on the occupier, not a signage standard: under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007, every occupier "sh...
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Close-up of a Black Kenyan worker's hands replacing the internal harness cradle of a safety helmet
29 Jul
Safety & PPE

Spare Safety Helmet Harnesses: Why the Cradle Wears Out Before the Shell Does

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
The shell can look fine for years. The harness inside it usually wears out first.
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A Black Kenyan utility worker wearing a safety helmet fitted with helmet-mounted ear defenders and a chin strap
23 Jul
Safety & PPE

Helmet-Mounted Ear Defenders and Chin Straps: Completing Your Hard Hat Kit

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
Hearing protection that clips onto the helmet, and a chin strap that keeps it on.
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A Black Kenyan worker fitting a clear polycarbonate visor onto a safety helmet visor carrier
22 Jul
Safety & PPE

Helmet Visors and Face Shields: Mesh vs Polycarbonate, and How They Attach

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
A helmet protects the head, not the face. Mesh and polycarbonate visors close that gap, differently.
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Industrial safety equipment including helmets, gloves, and boots arranged in an industrial setting
21 Jul
Safety & PPE

Sourcing and Consolidating Industrial Safety Equipment for Export in East Africa

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 20, 2026
This guide highlights effective strategies for consolidating safety equipment exports in East Africa, ensuring better compliance and efficiency for businesses.
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Industrial safety gear display featuring helmets, gloves, and masks emphasizing quality and compliance
21 Jul
Safety & PPE

Specialised Hardwares vs. Local PPE Suppliers: A Factual B2B Comparison

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 20, 2026
Gain insights into the advantages of specialized hardware over local PPE suppliers in B2B markets. Optimize procurement strategy and enhance safety deployment.
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Close-up of a Black Kenyan factory worker inserting a foam ear plug before starting machinery
12 Jul
Safety & PPE

Ear Muffs vs Ear Plugs: Matching Hearing Protection to Noise Level

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
SNR and NRR ratings explained, and how to pick between muffs and plugs for your noise environment.
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A Black Kenyan warehouse worker wearing a low-profile bump cap while working under a low shelf
09 Jul
Safety & PPE

Bump Caps vs Safety Helmets: When a Full Hard Hat Isn’t Required

Posted by Hiren Gohel
September 21, 2026
A bump cap and a safety helmet are tested against different hazards. One doesn't replace the other.
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Worker's hand wearing a grey cut-resistant safety glove gripping a sharp metal sheet edge
Safety & PPE

Cut-Resistant Gloves Explained: EN 388 Levels From 1 to 5

What cut-resistant glove levels actually mean, which level suits which job, and how to tell a genuinely cut-resistant glove from a marketing claim.

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Orange rubber safety gloves next to white latex gloves on an industrial workbench
Safety & PPE

Rubber Gloves vs Latex Gloves: Which One Do You Need in Kenya?

Rubber and latex gloves look similar but aren’t interchangeable. Here’s the real difference, what rubber gloves are actually used for, and how to pick the right one.

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Shelf of industrial work gloves including rubber, cut-resistant and heat-resistant types displayed in a Kenyan safety equipment shop
Safety & PPE

Safety Gloves in Kenya: The Complete Buying Guide

A plain guide to choosing the right work gloves in Kenya — rubber, cut-resistant or heat-resistant — and what the certification levels on the label actually mean.

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Crowd control barriers, chain and fencing for Kenyan sites
Safety & PPE

Crowd Control Barriers, Chain and Fencing for Kenyan Sites

Keeping people out of a hazard area is a physical-control job, not a signage job — Section 60 of the

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Rotating beacons and warning lights for Kenyan vehicles and worksites
Safety & PPE

Rotating Beacons and Warning Lights for Kenyan Vehicles and Worksites

SHL stocks two magnetic-mount rotating/flashing beacons for vehicles and site equipment: a halogen rotating beacon and an LED static-flash beacon.

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Anti-slip tape for Kenyan factory and warehouse floors
Safety & PPE

Anti-Slip Tape for Kenyan Factory and Warehouse Floors

A slippery floor is a hazard the occupier is responsible for under Section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health

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