Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii): (a) On or about October 7, 2016, employees who were exposed to fall hazards while reroofing a house, were not trained in the use and operation of personal fall arrest systems. Three of the six workers on site had personal fall arrest systems, and the three with the systems were wearing the harnesses too loosely and without all of the buckles secured. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").