Risks Assessment and Reporting System

An Automated Risk Assessment and Reporting System to help
analyze and reduce the count of risks incurred at workplaces/home.
BOBIT/NRB/1970/19
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1 Introduction
1.1 Background
Most people especially the working population spend much of their time at work
than they do at their homes [1]. Like any other environment, the workplace is full
of hazards and risks.Injuries and deaths from occupational health and related
incidences are enormous in work environment [2]. It is estimated that every day
6,300 people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases
resulting in over 2.3 million deaths per year [3]. This is on the background of
over 337 million on-the-job accidents annually resulting from poor occupational
safety and health practices [3]. However, the rate of related injuries (both re-
ported and non-reported) is believed to be much higher. While the occupational
health and safety (OSH), with implementation strategies such as the application
of Occupational Health and Safety Management Governance (OHSG) for effec-
tive safety management is a common phenomenon in industries, the same cannot
be said of the hospital settings especially in many developing countries. The
general feeling is that hospitals and health institutions are safe and are meant
to “health” – considered a core objective of such institutions. Previous studies
have demonstrated that the state of OSH besides being a complex international
problem is bound to remain a top priority. It is generally acknowledged that
“OSH-based management systems not only reduce accidents and injury rates
but also improves the business productivity of an organization”. Therefore re-
peated exposure to a critical value and its continued application reinforces its
importance on an individual.
The 2nd National Human Resource for Health (HRH) Strategic Plan 2009-
2012 clearly defines health and safety policies and procedures to reduce occupa-
tional hazards as a key strategy in improving work climate for health workers
in Kenya. The OSH Act 2007 and the Work Injuries Benefits Act 2007 offer
a comprehensive legal framework for implementing actions that are likely to
improve safety and health at the workplace. All health facilities being places of
work need to be compliant and abreast with the most basic safety requirements
in respect to building design, maintenance and provision of basic safety equip-
ment and safety principles in service provision since a healthy workplace is not
only free of hazards, but also provides an environment that is stimulating and
satisfying for those who work there.
In Kenya, the status of OSH conditions has been an issue of growing im-
portance over time [4]. Currently, the department of OSH is anchored in the
Government of Kenya’s (GoK) Ministry of Labor, (GOK 2010). Adoption and
recognition of OSH dates back to the GoK Factories Act Cap 514, of 1951 [4].
This was a predominantly socio-economic act in nature focusing factory set up
ignoring the health sector by and large [4]. In 2004, a big leap was made through
a subsidiary legislation titled “Legal Notice No. 30”, providing the basis for the
formation of Safety Committees in factories and other workplaces.
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1.2 Objectives
1.2.1 General Objectives
The proposed project will implement an automated risks Assessment and Re-
porting system that will help solve the number of risks incurred on the daily to
daily activities.This proposed project will highly cut on risks, ensure advanced
analysis of data and improved decision making especially in the coop-orate sec-
tor.
1.2.2 Specific Objectives

The mentioned project, will be carried out in a phase-to-phase scenario. This
will involve several steps that includes:
• Data collection that will be used for the analysis of the risks incurred.
• The second step will involve development of the project.
• Then project testing will be carried out
• Then Lastly, the proposed project will be released to the market.
1.3 Justification
The proposed project will merit all the citizens as they will be able to make bet-
ter decisions on how to carry out risks assessment and also gain more insights
in respect to reporting systems.According to WHO, Occupational Health and
Safety (OSH) is considered a multi-disciplinary activity aiming at four basic
issues namely; the protection and promotion of the health of workers by pre-
venting and controlling occupational diseases and accidents and by eliminating
occupational factors and conditions hazardous to health and safety at work;
the development and promotion of healthy and safe work, work environments
and work organizations;enhancement of physical, mental and social well-being
of workers and support for the development and maintenance of their working
capacity, as well as professional and social development at work [5].
1.4 Scope
The mentioned project, will dwell more on the coop-orates in Kenyan with the
major objectives as risk assessment and reporting system. This will ensure that
Kenyans are more informed on the better ways of carrying out risk assessment
and reporting systems.
1.5 Limitations
The list below shows the major limitations in the implementation of the pro-
posed project;
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• Adaptation of an automated risk assessment and reporting system.
• System user training challenges.
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References
[1] EU (2004) e-Health - making healthcare better for European citizens: An
action plan for a European e-Health Area. In: COMMUNITIES COTE
(ed), vol COM (2004) 356 final. COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES, Brussels, 30.4.2004
[2] Wu Tsung-Chih, Chi-Wei Liub, Lua M-C (2006) Safety climate in Uni-
versity and college laboratories: Impact of organizational and individual
factors Journal of Safety Research 38: 91-102
[3] ILO. (2010). ”Safety and Health at Work.” global topics Retrieved 17
February, 2021, from http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-
at-work/lang–en/index.htm.
[4] Nyakang’o JB (2005) Status of Occupational Health and Safety in Kenya

Workshop on the PAGE 114 IUPAC–UNESCO-UNIDO Safety Training
Program, part of the IUPAC Congress in Bejing. IUPAC-UNESCO, Bejing
[5] Okoth-Okelloh AM, Ouma C (2012) Investigation of Occupational Health
and Safety Hazards Among Health Care Workers in Government Owned
Health Facilities in Kenya. PHD, Maseno University

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An Automated Risk Assessment and Reporting System to help

analyze and reduce the count of risks incurred at workplaces/home.

1.2.2 Specific Objectives

• Then Lastly, the proposed project will be released to the market.

[4] Nyakang’o JB (2005) Status of Occupational Health and Safety in Kenya

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