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

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information and addressed safety systems and their functions. On or about February 19, 2020, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards caused by highly hazardous chemicals and the employer did not ensure adequately written operating procedures were developed and implemented for covered process such as, but not limited to, gas changing procedures, gas shutdown procedures, unloading pressurized gases, blending flammable gases, etc. Written procedures did not address safety systems and their functions. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).