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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. On or about November 9, 2020, employees were installing roof shingles on a new build, two story, single family home and were not using a fall protection system, exposing employees to falls of up to about 21 feet. Florentino Velasco was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1477518, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on July 23, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 551 Buchloe Dr., Lot 6900, Marysville, OH 43040. Florentino Velasco was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1412819, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on September 3, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 5135 Tarlton Blvd., Lot 7500, Hilliard, OH 43026.