Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMICAL

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of inhalation of toxic chemicals, such as Hydrogen Sulfide: a) The employer did not provide an adequate toxic vapor detection system in the Hydrocracker Unit (HCLA) in that only one hydrogen sulfide sensor was provided in the Operating Unit. NOTE: Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this problem is: Installation of properly designed fixed vapor detection system with sensors located where the potential for a toxic material leak exists from a specific piece of equipment, such as, a compressor or pump to alert the responsible operating personnel when a hazardous condition exists.