Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

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. Located at Lot 210 169 Norland Drive Pickerington, Ohio, 43147 : On or about August 16, 2023, the employer failed to ensure the employees were protected from falling when installing roofing materials on a new build one story single family home. The employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 12 feet 4 inches from the roofs edge to the ground below.