Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 037B Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4): During shift or personnel changes, specific procedures we re not utilized to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, includ ing a provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout devices between of f-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpec ted energization, or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of sto red energy: The employer does not ensure that there are adequate written procedu res in place for shift or personnel changes while lockout operations are being p erformed. No provision is made for the orderly transfer of lockout protection be tween off-going and oncoming employees or for employees leaving the refinery whi le lockout operations are in progress. No provision is made for oncoming employees to verify that machinery or equipment has been effectivel y de- energized. This violation was documented on or about September 22, 2010. P ursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this cit ation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance w ith the standard, including the steps that it is taking to ensure that emplouees are not being exposed to potential sources of hazardous energy.