HSE Fundamentals: online course for Kenya
An introduction to Health, Safety and Environment: identifying hazards, assessing risk, safe systems of work and responding to incidents. The lessons are set in oil & gas, and the same principles apply in Kenya's energy, construction and manufacturing workplaces.
Course fee KSh 9,650 · or start with KSh 1,930 · pay with M-Pesa · Card
Payments in Kenya open soon. The first lesson is free to try now.
Who this course is for in Kenya
It is written for graduates, students on industrial attachment and young professionals. No previous experience is needed.
- Graduates who want a first step towards a safety officer or HSE assistant role
- Workers in energy, construction, manufacturing and logistics who want to understand safety systems
- Anyone preparing for a recognised qualification such as NEBOSH who wants the foundations first
Where these skills are used in Kenya
The course's industry pathways most relevant here: Energy · Construction.
- Energy
- Geothermal, power and fuel operations rely on permits to work, gas testing and emergency response.
- Construction
- Contractors on roads, housing and infrastructure projects need people who can run inspections and toolbox talks.
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Factories and warehouses need risk assessments, incident reporting and safety committees.
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Kenyan laws and regulators to know
The lessons are the same in every country and use Nigerian regulation as their worked examples. They teach the principles, not Kenya’s law in detail, so read these alongside the course:
- Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007
- Kenya's main workplace safety law, enforced by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS).
- Work Injury Benefits Act, 2007
- Covers compensation and reporting for work injuries and occupational diseases.
- Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999
- Kenya's main environmental law, administered by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
What you’ll learn
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Core HSE concepts, using oil & gas as the setting |
| Day 2 | Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) |
| Day 3 | Legal frameworks and international standards |
| Day 4 | PPE, permit to work, gas testing and contractor safety |
| Day 5 | Emergency preparedness, fire safety and first aid basics |
| Day 6 | Incident investigation, reporting and root cause analysis |
| Day 7 | Environmental management, pollution and spill response |
| Day 8 | Safety culture, audits, inspections and HSE careers |
Every lesson is illustrated and has a matching video. Each day ends with a short quiz and an assignment, and the course finishes with a capstone project you can show employers. It is self-paced with lifetime access, and you can try the first lesson free before paying.
Your certificate, and what it isn’t
Your Paleon certificate of completion shows you finished an introductory HSE course. It is not a DOSHS-approved qualification, nor NEBOSH or IOSH, which employers may ask for in safety officer roles. This course is a practical foundation for them.
When you finish, including the capstone, we help you write a CV that presents your project as real work, and provide a reference confirming what you completed. We teach skills; we don’t promise jobs.
Who runs the course
Paleon Training Limited is an online training company registered in Nigeria (Warri, Delta State), with operations in the United Kingdom. There is no Paleon office in Kenya: the course is taught entirely online, and you can reach us by WhatsApp on +44 7508 823495 or at hello@paleontraining.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is HSE Fundamentals the same as NEBOSH?
No. NEBOSH is an examined international qualification. This is a shorter, practical introduction.
Does it cover Kenyan law?
The legal lesson uses Nigerian regulation and international standards as its examples. Read Kenya's Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 and the Work Injury Benefits Act 2007 alongside it.
I don't work in oil and gas. Is it still useful?
Yes. Hazards, risk assessment, permits, PPE and incident investigation apply in any workplace; oil & gas is the setting for the examples.
How much is it?
KSh 9,650, or start with a KSh 1,930 deposit. Pay by M-Pesa or card.