Bett, Cornelius K.Kingori, IsabellaNyambura, Anthony W.2025-04-302025-04-302025-03Bett, C. K., Kingori, I., & Nyambura, A. W. Workplace Environmental Conditions And Reported Health Outcomes Among Workers In Cold Rooms At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport-Kenya.https://www.ijiras.com/2025/Vol_12-Issue_3/paper_2.pdfhttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/30007ArticleAbstract: Continuous exposure to extreme temperature variations at workplaces is an occupational hazard. A cold workplace is attributed to an ambient temperature of between -10 to 15°C. The primary objective of the study was to explore temperature variations and the associated health outcomes of workers in cold rooms at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The research was conducted at JKIA in Embakasi, Nairobi County, and included 10 companies with refrigerated cold rooms. A cross-sectional analytical study design was used to collect primary data through structured questionnaires and observation checklists. Stratified random sampling technique was used and a sample size of 293 staff members was taken to represent the study population. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were then employed to identify relationships between two variables. The findings revealed a significant association between workplace environmental conditions (fluctuating air temperatures) and reported health outcomes among workers (p=0.01). Workers exposed to these conditions were 2.469 times more likely to experience health issues compared to those who were not exposed (AOR = 2.469, 95% CI=1.25-7.33. Prolonged exposure also correlates with higher sickness rates (p=0.001). To address these issues, organizations should install nonmetallic deflectors on air conditioners to minimize direct cold air exposure and educate workers about temperature-related health risks.enArticle