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29 CFR 1910.268(m)(3)(i): Metal power conduit on joint use poles, exposed vertical power ground wires, and street light fixtures which are below communications attachments or less than 20 inches above these attachments, shall be considered energized and shall be tested for voltage unless the employee can visually determine that they are bonded to the communications suspension strand or cable sheath: (a) 83022A Alabama AL 9, Ashland, Joint use pole # LS41F6 : On or about 10/22/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards in that, a conduit on the pole was not tested to ensure it was deenergized, prior to elevating the bucket to prepare fiber optic cable to be spliced. 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.