2010 Spring Meeting & 6th Global Congress on Process Safety

(108a) OSHA Refinery and Chemical NEP Findings

Authors

Long, L. - Presenter, U.S. DOL - OSHA
Lay, J. - Presenter, U.S. DOL-OSHA


Since 2007, OSHA has initiated two major National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) in process safety. The Petroleum Refinery Process Safety Management NEP (Refinery NEP) was effective on June 7, 2007; the PSM Covered Chemical Facilities NEP (Chemical NEP) was effective on July 27, 2009. This presentation will review the findings of these NEPs including specific items cited and challenges presented.