The Workplace Registration Certificate and the Workplace Safety Certificate in Kenya are effectively components of the same compliance framework under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007, administered by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). Beyond basic registration, workplaces in Kenya — particularly those with significant occupational hazards — are subject to ongoing safety obligations including medical examinations, ergonomic surveys, occupational hygiene inspections, and annual certification of any installed plant and equipment (boilers, lifts, pressure vessels).
Workplace Safety Compliance Fee Summary Table
| Service | Amount (KES) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual workplace registration | 2,000 | All workplaces |
| OSH Levy | 3,000 | All workplaces |
| General worker medical examination | 800 per worker | Standardised 2022 rate |
| Occupational hygiene survey | 15,000 per workplace | Annual |
| Ergonomic survey (under 50 employees) | 25,000 | Per workplace |
| Ergonomic survey (50+ employees) | 50,000 | Per workplace |
| OSH safety adviser annual certification | 15,000 | Per adviser |
| Fire safety auditor annual certification | 15,000 | Per auditor |
| OSH training (25 persons per class) | 120,000 | Per training session |
Fee schedule published in Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 49, March 2022.
Key Notes
DOSHS-approved competent persons — including Occupational Safety and Health Advisers, Fire Safety Auditors, Air Quality Monitors, Plant Examiners, and Designated Health Practitioners — must renew their professional certification annually at KES 15,000 per category. Manufacturing facilities with multiple compliance requirements should budget separately for each applicable service.
