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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. a. Engine room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to review operating procedure ROSOP 106 "Oil Draining Procedure for Swing Screw Compressor RC-1" referenced 2 operators which the employer does not have 2 employees, additionally the section on the Safety Systems states, "Escape only respirators" despite the employer not having escape respirators available for use. The employer's failure to ensure that the operating procedures were accurate and reflect existing practices that are used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia under upset and abnormal conditions can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. b. Engine room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to review operating procedure ROSOP 106A "Normal Operation Procedure for Swing/Screw Compressors" was not accurate as it does not address the safety systems such as interlocks, high level and low-level alarms, PPE required to perform the task. The employer's failure to ensure that the operating procedures were accurate and reflect existing practices that are used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia under upset and abnormal conditions can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. c. Engine room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to review operating procedure ROSOP 106B "Swing/Screw Compressor- Normal Start-Up" was not accurate as it does not address the safety systems such as interlocks, high level and low-level alarms, PPE required to perform the task. The employer's failure to ensure that the operating procedures were accurate and reflect existing practices that are used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia under upset and abnormal conditions can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. d. Silo Alley - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to review operating procedure ROSOP 100 "Fleur De Lait 50 Product Silo" referenced 2 operators which the employer does not have 2 employees perform, additionally the section on the Safety Systems states, "Escape only respirators" despite the employer not having escape respirators available for use. The procedure does not address safety systems such as alarms, interlocks, cutouts, and fails to address consequences of deviation or steps to correct the deviations, such as "Allow the ammonia to boil out of the coil" what happens if it doesn't and you close valve HV 50PS-11 too early. The employer's failure to ensure that the operating procedures were complete, accurate and reflect existing practices that are used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia under upset and abnormal conditions can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.