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29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: Manhole, Confined Space ID 105: On, or after, June 15, 2020, entry was made into the space to determine whether or not the space contained live electrical conductors in preparation for the construction of a new building in close proximity to the manhole. Sufficient training had not been provided to employees in that a calibrated meter was not used to test the atmosphere in the space, ventilation was not provided in the space, an Entry Permit was not completed prior to entering the space and provisions for summoning rescue and emergency services were not provided. Abatement Note: 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv) requires that any employee designated to provide permit space rescue practice permit space rescue at least once every twelve months.