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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): Under the permit space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue: On or about February 20, 2020, at 8101 Union Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105 in the hazardous materials bay (#8), the employer did not ensure that a complete set of rescue procedures, beyond non-entry rescue, were developed and implemented prior to allowing entries into chemical trailer tanks for cleaning activities. An entry rescue team had not been designated by the employer (either an internally trained rescue team or an outside rescue team) in the event that non-entry rescue procedures were to fail. Documented rescue procedures were limited to reliance on non-entry rescue and calling 911 once the employee(s) had been retrieved from the space. In addition, there were no procedures in place for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.