Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 032A Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.165(b)(3): The employer did not have an employee alarm system that was distinctive and recognizable as a signal to evacuate the work area or to perform actions designated under the emergency action plan: The employer does not ensure that a distinctive alarm system is in place to warn of leaks, spills, or severe weather. This violation was observed on or about March 6, 2009, where the lack of a distinctive alarm exposes employees to the hazards of fire, explosion, toxic inhalation, flying debris and hazardous chemicals during refinery emergency events. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure that distinctive and recognizable alarms are in place that distinguish between chemical leaks, spills, fires or inclement weather.t