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29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to facilities. The employer did not annually certify that operating procedures were current and accurate: On or about 10/22/2020, at the Matheson Tri-Gas facility located in Houston Texas, the employer did not annually certify operating procedures and did not ensure that operating procedures are current and accurate, including but not limited to: a. OPS-FL-438-I-00 Revision #01-Hydrogen Industrial and UHP Filling (Effective date 23 Sept. 2016). The procedure was not annually certified in 2019 & 2020 and was not accurate, in that it included operation of the hydrogen compressor, which was inoperable. b. OPS-FL-216-I-00 Revision #02- Filling Procedures-Liquid, Compressed Gasses (Non-Cryogentic) (Effective date 29 January 2016). The procedure was not annually certified in 2019 & 2020.