Occupational Safety and Health Act

74. Storage

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

74. Storage

(1)All goods, articles and substances stored in a workplace shall be stored or stacked—

(a)in such manner as will ensure their stability and prevent any fall or collapse of the stack;

(b)in such manner as not to interfere with the adequate distribution of natural or artificial light, the natural ventilation systems, the proper operation of machines or other equipment, the unobstructed use of passageways, gangways or traffic lanes, the efficient functioning of sprinkler systems, and the unobstructed access to other fire extinguishing equipments within the workplace; and

(c)on firm foundations not liable to overload any floor.

(2)No goods, articles or substances shall be stored or stacked against a wall or partition unless the wall or partition is of sufficient strength to withstand any pressure caused thereby.

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Source: Kenya Law