Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1) An employer who designates rescue and emergency services, pursuant to paragraph (d)(9) of this section, shall: 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(ii): Evaluate a prospective rescue service's ability, in terms of proficiency with rescue-related tasks and equipment, to function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the particular permit space or types of permit spaces identified; (a): On or about September 12, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not evaluate the prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees would descend inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace for repairs without evaluating if 911 emergency services had the ability to respond in a timely manner. (b): On or about November 22, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not evaluate the prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees would descend inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace to deliver or retrieve product without evaluating if 911 emergency services had the ability to respond in a timely manner. (c) On or about November 26, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not evaluate the prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees would descend inside of the N8 Nitrider pit to deliver or retrieve fixture without evaluating if 911 emergency services had the ability to respond in a timely manner. (d) On or about December 16, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not evaluate the prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees entered the "Super 2" furnace to conduct alloy repairs without evaluating if 911 emergency services had the ability to respond in a timely manner. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).