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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a. As of November 20, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement specific written mechanical integrity procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the ongoing integrity of pressure vessels, including, but not limited to, the following: inspection and testing criteria, inspection criteria for corrosion under insulation, thickness measurement strategy, quality assurance criteria for inspecting and examining welds, welders performance qualifications, and criteria for resolving anomalous inspection data related to thickness growth. b. As of November 20, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement specific written mechanical integrity procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the ongoing integrity of piping systems and valves including, but not limited to, the following: inspection and testing criteria, inspection and testing schedule, inspection criteria for corrosion under insulation, thickness measurement strategy, quality assurance criteria for inspecting and examining welds, welders performance qualifications, and criteria for resolving anomalous inspection data related to thickness growth. c. As of November 20, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement specific written mechanical integrity procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the ongoing integrity of all relief system components, vent systems and devices including, but not limited to, the following: inspection and testing of over-pressure protection systems components (pressure relief valves, rupture disks, piping associated with relief devices and structural support members) for covered process pressure vessels to include the types of tests to perform on existing equipment, criteria for replacement and repair, inspection and testing schedule, and the appropriate designated methodologies for the inspection/test. d. As of November 20, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement specific written mechanical integrity procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the ongoing integrity of emergency shutdown systems. e. As of November 20, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement specific written mechanical integrity procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the ongoing integrity of controls including, but not limited to, the following: inspection and testing schedule and calibration, inspection, and maintenance of monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks. f. As of November 20, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement specific written mechanical integrity procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the ongoing integrity of pumps including, but not limited to, the following: inspection and testing schedule, inspection and rebuild/replacement of pumps, and vibration analysis. g. As of January 15, 2016, the employer's written "Regen Filter Change F-4301" procedure was not accurate in that the second drain valve on the bottom of the filter canister was not identified or addressed; there were no procedures for inspecting, cleaning, or lubricating the gasket; and there were no procedures for filling the filter canister with product after the filter change. h. As of February 2, 2016, the employer's written "Regen Filter F 4302" procedure was not accurate in that sequence numbers 9 and 10 were reversed; the second drain valve on the bottom of the filter canister was not identified or addressed; there were no procedures for inspecting, cleaning, or lubricating the gasket; and there were no procedures for filling the filter canister with product after the filter change. i. As of January 15, 2016, the employer's written "Final Product Filter Change F-4401" procedure was not accurate in that sequence numbers 9 and 10 were reversed; there were no procedures for inspecting, cleaning, or lubricating the gasket; and there were no procedures for filling the filter canister with product after the filter change. j. As of January 15, 2016, the employer's written "Final Product Filter Change F-4402" procedure was not accurate in that sequence numbers 9 and 10 were reversed; there were no procedures for inspecting, cleaning, or lubricating the gasket; and there were no procedures for filling the filter canister with product after the filter change.