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29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv): The employer does not ensure written procedures address the requirements for the safety systems and their functions. The violation occurred in the Main and GCS Ammonia Refrigeration Systems on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure the written operating procedures addressed the requirements for the safety systems and their functions. Identified safety systems and functions include but not limited to: a. High Discharge Pressure Shuts Down Compressors b. High Discharge Temperature Shuts Down Compressors c. High/Low Oil Pressure Differential Shuts Down Compressors d. High Accumulator Level Shuts Down Compressors e. Low Accumulator Level Shuts Down Pumps f. Ammonia Detector Alarms and Interlock Activation Of Ventilation System(s) g. Emergency Stops Outside of Entry to Engine Room Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures address the requirements for the safety systems and their functions.