OSHA PSM citations @ aromatic chemical intermediates manufacturer (ethyl chloride & $72K)
OSHA initiated an inspection on Aug. 4, 2015, under its national emphasis program focused on chemical manufacturers. Inspectors found deficiencies in the employer's equipment process safety information, process hazard analysis, written operating procedures, contractor safety, equipment inspection and testing along with management of process changes, resulting in the citations. PLEASE NOTE: this OSHA inspection cited many items that are NOT often seen in OSHA citations. It is a MUST see for any process safety professional. OSHA also offers "abatement suggestions" to some of their PSM citations. This inspection involved the following key areas:
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