Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): The employer does not ensure that each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels are protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): Oak Knoll Village Condos - Employees engaged in residential construction activities more than 6 feet above the ground are not protected from falling. The employer fails to assure effective protections against falls as required by the standard, as demonstrated on November 8, 2021, when employees were performing roofing activities on the roof of Building 4 without fall protections and were exposed to fall hazards greater than 6 feet. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all employees use complete personal fall arrest, guardrail, or safety net systems when an employee works 6 feet or more above a lower level. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect employees from fall hazards.