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Specialist process safety expertise across five high-hazard industrial sectors - throughout Africa.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

From automotive components to industrial chemicals, manufacturing facilities face complex process safety challenges - exothermic reactions, combustible dust, flammable liquids and high-energy machinery operating in close proximity to workers. South African manufacturing is governed by OHS Act regulations and increasingly aligned with international ISO management standards.

Key Process Safety Challenges

  • Combustible dust accumulation (flour, sugar, metal fines, plastic pellets)
  • Hazardous chemical storage - flammable and toxic inventories
  • Machinery safety - guarding, energy isolation and control reliable design
  • Electrical equipment in hazardous atmospheres (ATEX / IECEx)
  • OHS Act compliance: pressure vessels, driven machinery, general safety regulations
  • Contractor and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) risk management

How Nexis PS Helps

  • Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) aligned to NFPA 652 / NFPA 654
  • Hazardous area classification studies - drawings reviewed and certified
  • Machine safety assessments per ISO 13849 and IEC 62061
  • Process Safety Management programme from gap analysis to full rollout
  • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 system design and implementation
  • Training workshops for safety officers and operational teams
Typical Outcome

A fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging plant in Gauteng reduced unplanned process incidents by 70% within 12 months after implementing a Nexis-designed PSM programme with integrated DHA and hazardous area classification.

Africa Advantage

Why African Industry Needs a Specialist

Process safety in Africa demands more than imported consulting methodology. Local regulatory knowledge, infrastructure realities and operational conditions require grounded, practical expertise.

  • Regulatory Alignment Deep knowledge of South African OHS Act, Mine Health and Safety Act, NEMA, and emerging SADC equivalents across the region.
  • Standards Bridging We bridge SANS national standards with IEC, ISO, ATEX and NFPA international frameworks - giving our clients both compliance and global credibility.
  • On-the-Ground Delivery Multi-country project delivery across Southern, East and West Africa - with understanding of logistics, local skills and infrastructure constraints.
  • Investment & Insurance Confidence Our studies and certifications meet the standards required by development finance institutions (DFIs), major insurers and international joint-venture partners.
  • Languages & Context Reporting, training and engagement delivered in the operational language of your team and jurisdiction - no one-size-fits-all generic approach.
5+ African Nations Served
10+ Applicable National Regulations
15+ International Standards Applied
100% Site-Specific Deliverables

"Working with Nexis PS means we get consultants who understand both global best practice and how things actually work on our sites. That combination is rare."

- Health and Safety Director, multi-site Southern African manufacturer
5+ High-Hazard Industries
15+ Completed Studies
5+ ISO Standards Applied
100% Client-First Delivery
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Contact Nexis Process Safety for a no-obligation consultation. We bring internationally benchmarked process safety expertise to your sector - right here in Africa.