OSHA issues PSM Citations @ Food Plant (NH3 & $114K)

1910.37(b)(6)
Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.

1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B)
Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID’s);

1910.119(d)(3)(ii)
The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.

The process hazard analysis shall address:
1910.119(e)(3)(i) The hazards of the process;

1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(D)
Quality control for raw materials and control of hazardous chemical inventory levels

1910.119(e)(3)(iii)
Engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationships such as appropriate application of detection methodologies to provide early warning of releases. (Acceptable detection methods might include process monitoring and control instrumentation with alarms, and detection hardware such as hydrocarbon sensors.);

1910.119(e)(5)
The employer shall establish a system to promptly address the team’s findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution is documented; document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed; communicate the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions.

1910.119(f)(1)(ii)(B)
Steps required to correct or avoid deviation.

1910.119(f)(3)
The operating procedures shall be reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to facilities. The employer shall certify annually that these operating procedures are current and accurate.

1910.119(h)(2)(i)
The employer, when selecting a contractor, shall obtain and evaluate information regarding the contract employer’s safety performance and programs.

1910.119(m)(4)
A report shall be prepared at the conclusion of the investigation which includes at a minimum:
1910.119(m)(4)(i) Date of incident;
1910.119(m)(4)(ii) Date investigation began;
1910.119(m)(4)(iii) A description of the incident;
1910.119(m)(4)(iv) The factors that contributed to the incident; and,
1910.119(m)(4)(v) Any recommendations resulting from the investigation.

1910.119(n)
Emergency planning and response. The employer shall establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38. In addition, the emergency action plan shall include procedures for handling small releases. Employers covered under this standard may also be subject to the hazardous waste and emergency response provisions contained in 29 CFR 1910.120 (a), (p) and (q).

1910.119(o)(4)
The employer shall promptly determine and document an appropriate response to each of the findings of the compliance audit, and document that deficiencies have been corrected.

1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(A)(2)
Tagout devices shall be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or the message on the tag to become illegible.

1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D)
Identifiable. Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s).

1910.305(b)(2)(i)
All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.