The CSB issues safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence or reduce the likelihood or consequences of similar incidents or hazards in the future. Recommendations are issued to a variety of parties, including government entities, safety organizations, trade unions, trade associations, corporations, emergency response organizations, educational institutions, and public interest groups. Recommendations are published in CSB reports and are closed only by vote of the Board. The CSB tracks all recommendations and communicates regularly with recommendations recipients to ensure that the recommended corrective actions are implemented. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions about CSB recommendations.
1999-014-I-CA-5
Communicate the findings of this report to your membership. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Communicate the findings of this report to your membership.
1999-014-I-CA-1
Conduct periodic safety audits of your oil refinery facilities in light of the findings of this report. At a minimum, ensure that: Audits assess the following: - Safe conduct of hazardous nonroutine maintenance - Management oversight and accountability for safety - Management of change program - Corrosion control program. Audits are documented in a written report that contains findings and recommendations and is shared with the workforce at the facility. Audit recommendations are tracked and implemented. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Conduct periodic safety audits of your oil refinery facilities in light of the findings of this report. At a minimum, ensure that: Audits assess the following: - Safe conduct of hazardous nonroutine maintenance - Management oversight and accountability for safety - Management of change program - Corrosion control program. Audits are documented in a written report that contains findings and recommendations and is shared with the workforce at the facility. Audit recommendations are tracked and implemented.
1999-014-I-CA-2
Implement a program to ensure the safe conduct of hazardous nonroutine maintenance. At a minimum, require that: A written hazard evaluation is performed by a multidisciplinary team and, where feasible, conducted during the job planning process prior to the day of job execution. Work authorizations for jobs with higher levels of hazards receive higher levels of management review, approval, and oversight. A written decision-making protocol is used to determine when it is necessary to shut down a process unit to safely conduct repairs. Management and safety personnel are present at the job site at a frequency sufficient to ensure the safe conduct of work. Procedures and permits identify the specific hazards present and specify a course of action to be taken if safety requirements such as controlling ignition sources, draining flammables, and verifying isolation are not met. The program is periodically audited, generates written findings and recommendations, and implements corrective actions. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Implement a program to ensure the safe conduct of hazardous nonroutine maintenance. At a minimum, require that: A written hazard evaluation is performed by a multidisciplinary team and, where feasible, conducted during the job planning process prior to the day of job execution. Work authorizations for jobs with higher levels of hazards receive higher levels of management review, approval, and oversight. A written decision-making protocol is used to determine when it is necessary to shut down a process unit to safely conduct repairs. Management and safety personnel are present at the job site at a frequency sufficient to ensure the safe conduct of work. Procedures and permits identify the specific hazards present and specify a course of action to be taken if safety requirements such as controlling ignition sources, draining flammables, and verifying isolation are not met. The program is periodically audited, generates written findings and recommendations, and implements corrective actions.
1999-014-I-CA-3
Ensure that MOC reviews are conducted for changes in operating conditions, such as altering feedstock composition, increasing process unit throughput, or prolonged diversion of process flow through manual bypass valves. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Ensure that MOC reviews are conducted for changes in operating conditions, such as altering feedstock composition, increasing process unit throughput, or prolonged diversion of process flow through manual bypass valves.
1999-014-I-CA-4
Ensure that your corrosion management program effectively controls corrosion rates prior to the loss of containment or plugging of process equipment, which may affect safety. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Ensure that your corrosion management program effectively controls corrosion rates prior to the loss of containment or plugging of process equipment, which may affect safety.