Safety is a legal requirement and a personal responsibility in Kenya. Whether you’re on the road or at a construction site, having the right safety items protects lives, prevents injuries, and helps you comply with Kenyan safety regulations.

This guide breaks down the most important safety items in Kenya, including mandatory road safety tools and workplace PPE, and shows you where to buy quality products at the best prices.

🚗 Road Safety Items Required in Kenya

Every motorist in Kenya is required by law to carry certain safety equipment. These items increase roadside safety and help prevent secondary accidents.

1️⃣ Reflective Warning Triangles (Mandatory)

All vehicles must carry two reflective triangles (life savers) to warn oncoming traffic during breakdowns or accidents.

2️⃣ First Aid Kit

Mandatory for PSVs (buses, matatus) and strongly recommended for private vehicles.

3️⃣ Fire Extinguisher

Required for PSVs and commercial vehicles. Private motorists are advised to carry a dry powder fire extinguisher.

4️⃣ Reflective Safety Vest

Not legally mandatory but highly recommended for roadside emergencies—especially at night.

❗ You can buy all road safety items at Bansi Suppliers – Nairobi’s trusted safety shop.

👷 Workplace Safety Items (PPE) in Kenya

Under Kenya’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), every employer must provide proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on workplace hazards.

Below are the essential safety items required in industries such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, transport, warehousing, welding, and cleaning.

🪖 1. Head & Face Protection

• Safety helmets / hard hats
• Welding helmets
• Face shields
• Safety goggles and glasses

✔ Prevents head and eye injuries from falling objects, dust, sparks, and chemicals.

🧤 2. Hand Protection

Safety gloves available in different types:

• Leather gloves – heavy-duty outdoor work
• Anti-cut gloves – handling sharp objects
• Chemical resistant gloves – labs & cleaning
• Heat resistant gloves – welding and furnace work

🥾 3. Foot Protection

• Steel toe safety boots
• Anti-slip work shoes
• Chemical-resistant safety gumboots

✔ Prevents foot injuries from impact, slipping, hot surfaces, and chemicals.

🦺 4. Body Protection & Visibility

• Reflective safety jackets
• Hi-Vis vests
• Coveralls / overalls
• Welding & chemical suits

✔ Enhances visibility, protects clothes, and reduces chemical contact.

🧷 5. Fall Protection

• Safety harness belts
• Lanyards
• Lifelines

✔ Required for anyone working at height – construction, scaffolding, solar installation, towers, etc.

😷 6. Respiratory & Hearing Protection

• Dust masks (N95)
• Chemical respirators
• Ear plugs
• Ear muffs

✔ Protects lungs and hearing in dusty or high-noise environments.

🚨 7. Emergency & Fire Equipment

• First aid kits (mandatory in workplaces)
• Fire extinguishers (must be regularly inspected)
• Safety signs – “EXIT”, “DANGER”, “NO SMOKING”
• Emergency lighting

🛒 Where to Buy Safety Items in Kenya

🔹 Bansi Suppliers (0722353974)

Your reliable supplier for safety boots, helmets, gloves, reflective jackets, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, safety harness belts, road safety life savers, and more.

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🔹 Bansi Safety Gear 

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
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⭐ Why Bansi Suppliers?

• Original products only
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