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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
OSHA Uncovers Slew of Refinery Violations
The Houston Chronicle reports that "OSHA inspectors conducting an unprecedented national audit of U.S. refineries have found 146 violations — many described as potentially life-threatening — after reviewing just 17 refineries in a dozen states."
In June 2007 OSHA published a directive implementing a National Emphasis Program to help eliminate workplace hazards associated with the release of highly hazardous chemicals at petroleum refineries. Under this program, OSHA planned to conduct 81 inspections over the next two years. 17 of those inspections have been completed so far.
The Houston Chronicle story reports: "When the refinery program was launched last June, OSHA leaders said they aimed to reduce preventable deaths at refineries, one of the nation's most dangerous industries. Its directive said 52 employees have died in the past 15 years."
You can read the complete story, describing what has been found so far, at the Houston Chronicle web site.
In June 2007 OSHA published a directive implementing a National Emphasis Program to help eliminate workplace hazards associated with the release of highly hazardous chemicals at petroleum refineries. Under this program, OSHA planned to conduct 81 inspections over the next two years. 17 of those inspections have been completed so far.
The Houston Chronicle story reports: "When the refinery program was launched last June, OSHA leaders said they aimed to reduce preventable deaths at refineries, one of the nation's most dangerous industries. Its directive said 52 employees have died in the past 15 years."
You can read the complete story, describing what has been found so far, at the Houston Chronicle web site.
Labels: OSHA Inspections
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