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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): 1) On August 27, 2024, employees were performing framing carpentry work to a new residential structure. Employees were working from the top of the first-floor framing without utilizing fall protection. The employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 14.4 feet to the ground below. 2) On September 4, 2024, employees were performing framing carpentry work to a new residential structure. Employees were working from top plates without fall protection. The employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 25 feet to the ground below. 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 of abatement, or other written records.