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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: Hector Hernandez does not ensure each employee on a steep pitch roof, with unprotected sides and edges, is protected from falling by an acceptable form of fall protection. The employer does not require the use of complete and properly installed fall protection during roofing work. This most recently occurred on November 30, 2017, at 5206 Paulson Court McFarland WI. Employees roofing a steep pitch commercial roof were exposed to falls when personal fall arrest systems were not used by all employees and none of the employees were properly using their personal fall arrest systems. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards.