Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
OSHA inspected 42 refineries between June 2007 - February 2009. Below is a summary of violations for 30 refineries.
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The average penalty for each violation is $ 5,650.
The average penalty per refinery is $ 98,300.
Contrast these numbers with $700 million that cost BP for fatality and personal injury claims related to ...
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
On July 27, 2009 OSHA launched its National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeted at chemical facilities. The NEP will operate as a one-year pilot program during which OSHA will conduct planned inspections of chemical facilities.
Which Chemical Facilities Will Be Reviewed?
The Chemical NEP will focus on facilities in the following regions:
Regions ...
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
RAGAGEP stands for Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices.
Specifically, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 (D)(3)(ii) states:The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
EPA RMP also refers to RAGAGEP in 40 CFR 68.73:Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering ...
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