Safety Manual
OSHA compliance, hazard prevention, and workplace safety procedures.
General Safety
Core safety policies and emergency procedures
Safety Policy Statement
NEXUS commitment to workplace safety, management responsibilities, and employee rights under OSHA.
Injury & Illness Reporting
How to report workplace injuries, near-misses, and unsafe conditions. OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
How to identify, assess, and document hazards before starting work. Includes JHA templates and examples.
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE requirements, selection, and proper use
PPE Requirements & Selection
Overview of required PPE by job task, selection criteria, and proper fit. Covers eye, head, hand, and foot protection.
Respiratory Protection Program
Respirator selection, fit testing, medical evaluations, and maintenance requirements.
Hearing Conservation
Noise exposure limits, hearing protection requirements, and audiometric testing program.
Hazard Communication
Chemical safety, SDS management, and GHS labeling
Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program
GHS labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventory management, and employee training requirements.
Reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
How to read and understand the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet. Quick reference for emergency information.
Chemical Storage & Segregation
Proper storage of hazardous materials, incompatible chemical segregation, and secondary containment.
Fall Protection
Working at heights, ladder safety, and fall prevention
Fall Protection Requirements
When fall protection is required, types of fall protection systems, and proper use of harnesses and lanyards.
Ladder Safety
Ladder selection, inspection, setup, and safe climbing practices. Covers step ladders and extension ladders.
Scaffolding Safety
Scaffold erection, inspection, load limits, and fall protection requirements for scaffold work.
Electrical Safety
Electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, and arc flash
Electrical Safety Basics
Electrical hazard recognition, safe work practices, and when qualified electrical workers are required.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Energy control procedures for servicing equipment. Covers lockout devices, tagout, and verification.
Extension Cord & Power Tool Safety
Proper use of extension cords, GFCI protection, and power tool inspection requirements.
Emergency Response
Fire safety, evacuation, and first aid procedures
Emergency Action Plan
Emergency procedures, evacuation routes, assembly points, and employee responsibilities during emergencies.
Fire Prevention & Extinguisher Use
Fire prevention practices, fire extinguisher types, and proper use (PASS technique).
First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens
First aid kit requirements, basic first aid response, and bloodborne pathogen exposure control.