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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. a. Rios Roofing 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 March 28, 2018, at W4549 Hwy 10 Menasha, WI. An employee engaged in roofing activities on a steep pitch house was exposed to falls when a personal fall arrest system was not used. b. Rios Roofing 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 March 28, 2018, at W4549 Hwy 10 Menasha, WI. An employee engaged in roofing activities on a steep pitch house was exposed to falls when he was not properly using his personal fall arrest system. c. Rios Roofing 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 March 28, 2018, at W4549 Hwy 10 Menasha, WI. An employee engaged in roofing activities on a steep pitch house was exposed to falls when the anchor used as part of the personal fall arrest system was not properly installed. Kimberly A. Rios/Rios Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 987644, Citation Number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a Final Order on 04/13/15, with respect to a workplace located at 304 Gregory Lane Neenah, WI 54956. Kimberly A. Rios/Rios Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 943803, Citation Number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a Final Order on 12/20/13, with respect to a workplace located at 833 N 19th St. Manitowoc, WI 54221. Kimberly A. Rios/Rios Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 948141, Citation Number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a Final Order on 12/20/13, with respect to a workplace located at 534 E South River St. Appleton, WI 54915.