OSHA NEP Fines

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

OSHA inspected 42 refineries between June 2007 - February 2009. Below is a summary of violations for 30 refineries. [Table=12] The average penalty for each violation is $ 5,650. The average penalty per refinery is $ 98,300.

OSHA Chemical NEP

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 ...

RAGAGEP

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 ...