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29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practice(s) to provide for the control of hazards during operations: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about October 7, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and implement an adequate safe work practice for hot work. The employer did not evaluate all types of hot work to determine frequency of atmospheric testing and whether continuous monitoring is required. The employer's hot work permit has a section on frequency of monitoring which was never completed by field personnel. Employees are exposed to fire and explosion hazards. One feasible means of abatement is to follow API 2009, Safe Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, which states permits should include information on frequency of testing and whether continuous monitoring is required. (b)On or about October 7, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and implement an adequate safe work practice for to control fire or explosion hazards when motorized equipment enters or travels on roadways adjacent to operating units that contain flammable or combustible liquids. The employer's policy for vehicle entry was inadequate in that atmospheric testing for vehicle entry was done once at the beginning of the shift. That test was considered valid for the remainder of the shift. Employees are exposed to fire and explosion hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").